Local Obituaries
George William Patches, Sr.
Jul 23, 2025
George William Patches, Sr., 66, of Lebanon, passed away on July 23, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late David Sr. and Margaretta (Brewer) Patches. He was married to Rose (Royer) Patches for 27 years.
George was a 1977 graduate of Cedar Crest High School. He worked for various places in Lebanon and...
Ronald R. Orshesky Sr.
Jul 16, 2025
Ronald R. Orshesky Sr., 79, of Cornwall, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. He was the beloved husband of the late Audrey (Schnader) Orshesky, who passed away on April 18, 2005. Together, they shared 38 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Ann...
Thomas Reuben Southall
Jul 12, 2025
Thomas Reuben Southall, age 73, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on February 6, 1952 in Lebanon, PA to Harry and Dorothy Southall. A devoted outdoorsman from his earliest days, he developed a profound love for hunting—cherishing the quiet of the woods, the thrill of the chase, and the camaraderie...
Douglas H. Bedell
2025
Douglas Harold Bedell was born on August 11, 1935, in Orange, New Jersey as the oldest son of Harold and Gladys Bedell. He graduated from Allegheny College, where he played saxophone in the jazz band and met Dawn Taft who would become his wife.
After college, he served in the Army at Ft. Dix, New Jersey at the end of the...
Robert E. Michael Jr.
2025
Robert E. Michael Jr., 65, of Schuylkill County and formerly of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Rosewood Rehab and Nursing Center. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Robert E. Michael and Stella Young Weaber. Robert was known for his sense of humor and his love of fishing.
Surviving is a brother, Raymond husband...
Garry Ricky Linam
2025
Family requested no Obituary
Online condolences can be made at www.snyderbeanfuneralhome.com
Howard D. Brought
Jun 3, 2025
Howard “Howie” Brought, 54, of Lebanon PA, passed away at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, PA on June 3rd, 2025.
Howie is survived by his Partner, Rhonda Coy and family, his sisters: Dianne Brought, Jeannette Brought Frisoli, Melissa Sherman Hershey, Patti Sherman Kreiser, and brother: Steve Brought; nephews: Dwight Smith, Craig Shifflet, Jr, Robert Adley, Ryan Myers and nieces: Amy...
Judy S. Wiggington
May 24, 2025
Judy S. Wiggington, 82, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at her home, with her husband by her side. Born in New Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Erma Enney Losh. Judy was the loving wife of Carlis “Carl” Wiggington for 57 years. She was a faithful member of...
Harris A. Blickstein
May 17, 2025
Family requested no Obituary
Online condolences can be made at www.snyderbeanfuneralhome.com
Ginny "Pinky" Zornes
May 10, 2025
Ginny “Pinky: Zornes, 72 of Lebanon passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late David C. Sr. and Margaretta J. (Brower) Patches. Pinky, as everyone called her, was a name she received at a young age for her obsessive watching of “The Pinky Lee Show”. She was a fun-loving, spitfire of a...
Hugh Francis Schick
Apr 30, 2025
Hugh F. Schick, age 92, peacefully left this world on April 30, 2025, having lived a full life marked by incessant laughter, the rewards of a close-knit family, relentless personal drive, and professional success.
A Valentine baby, Hugh Francis Schick was born February 14, 1933, in Hamburg, NY, the youngest of three children born to Joseph Francis...
Robert Lowell "Bob" Stauffer
Apr 20, 2025
Robert Lowell “Bob” Stauffer, 82, of Myerstown, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Orville and Grace (Gibble) Stauffer. Bob was the loving husband of Karen L. (Boyer) Stauffer with whom he was married for 62 years.
Bob attended...
Allen L. Brown
Apr 16, 2025
Allen L. Brown, 86, of Lebanon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Country Meadows of Hershey. Born in Lebanon he was the son of the late John and Henrietta Donmoyer Brown. Allen was the loving husband of Patricia L. “Pat” Wolfe Brown. He graduated from Lebanon High School and later served in the United States Army. Allen worked in...
Patria Ramirez Delvalle
Apr 10, 2025
Patria Ramírez DelValle, de 77 años, falleció el 10 de abril de 2025. Nacida el 4 de septiembre de 1947 en Puerto Rico, Patria fue una querida residente de Lebanon, Pensilvania, donde dedicó su vida a su familia, su fe y su iglesia.
Amada madre y devota miembro de su familia, Patria deja a su querida hija, Migdalia Franco, y a...
MaryAnn Loeb
Apr 9, 2025
With profound sadness yet a spirit of celebration for a life richly lived, we announce the passing of MaryAnn Loeb, who left this world on April 9, 2025, just days shy of her 66th birthday. Born on April 13, 1959, in Reading, PA, MaryAnn brought joy and vibrancy to everyone she encountered throughout her life. She will be cherished in...
Carole F. Buckmoyer
Mar 29, 2025
Carole F. Buckmoyer, 81, of Lebanon died on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Lebanon she was the daughter of the late David C. Sr. and Margaretta J. Brower Patches. She was the loving wife of the late Allen Buckmoyer Jr. She attended church at Calvary Chapel, Lebanon. A Homemaker, Carole’s family was...
Blanche N. Hummel
Mar 8, 2025
Blanche N. Hummel, 91, of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by family at Cornwall Manor. Born in Tulpehocken, she was the daughter of Alvin and Elsie Knoll. Blanche was the loving wife of Charles E. Hummel who died in 2022. She was an active and faithful member of St. Mark's UCC in Lebanon. Blanche was a...
George Walter Albanezi, Jr.
Feb 27, 2025
George Walter Albanezi Jr. 90, passed away on Thursday Feb. 27, 2025.
Born in Trenton, May 6, 1934, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Campitelli) Albanezi. George, a graduate of Trenton High, lived in Trenton for 84 years before moving to Lebanon PA.
He was preceded in death by his son David G. Albanezi.
George is survived by two...
George M. Young
Feb 4, 2025
George M, Young, 70, of Jonestown, passed away Tuesday February 4th in his residence.
Born in Lebanon, PA, he was a son of the late Raymond H. and Joanne E. (Donley) Young.
He was employed as a mechanic for The Hershey Company for 44 years, retiring in 2016.
Surviving are his daughters: Katie Burkey – wife of Justin Burkey of Oley; and Emily...
Donald E. Beck
Jan 29, 2025
Donald E. Beck, 80, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his residence.
Born in Lebanon and was the son of the late Benjamin and Helen (Bender) Beck.
He graduated from Lebanon High School and Lebanon Valley College. Don served his country with the United States Air Force.
Don retired from Hauck Manufacturing as a project manager. He was a...
