Obituaries

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Barbara E. Hehnly

Barbara E. Hehnly

Aug 22, 2025

Barbara E. Hehnly, 83, of Myerstown, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late Earl E. Hehnly with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2024. Barbara was born in Lebanon County on December 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Myles and Edna...

Jose Francisco Tejada

Jose Francisco Tejada

2025

Snyder Bean in charge of arrangemets an online condolances may be made at www.snyderbeanfuneralhome.com

Maria Valentin

Maria Valentin

2025

María Valentín, de 60 años, residente de Lebanon, Pensilvania, falleció el 15 de agosto de 2025 en su hogar. Nacida el 24 de diciembre de 1964 en Añaco, Puerto Rico, la vida de María fue un testimonio de su vibrante personalidad, su inmenso amor por los niños y los animales, y su dedicación a su carrera en ventas y comercio...

Lisa Marie Dietrich

Lisa Marie Dietrich

Aug 10, 2025

Lisa Marie Dietrich, a beloved daughter, sister, and companion, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, just shy of her 66th birthday. Born on August 12, 1959, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Lisa brought light and joy to everyone around her from a young age. Her infectious laughter and warm spirit will be deeply missed by all who had...

Charles Arthur Hornickell

Charles Arthur Hornickell

Aug 8, 2025

Charles Arthur Hornickell, born on July 13, 1928, in Lebanon PA, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Cornwall Manor in Cornwall, PA. He lived a remarkable life marked by service, dedication, and family devotion.

After graduating high school, Charles proudly served in the United States Army, where he exemplified the values of duty and honor. His commitment to community...

Jeffrey Allen Folk

Jeffrey Allen Folk

Jul 31, 2025

Family requested no Obituary.

Online condolences can be made at www.snyderbeanfuneralhome.com

Thomas James Seymour

Thomas James Seymour

Jul 25, 2025

Thomas James Seymour, Sr. 80, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, PA. Snyder Bean Funeral Home handled the local arrangements and George S. Hassler Funeral Home handled the funeral arrangements in Jackson, NJ.

George William Patches, Sr.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Garry Ricky Linam

2025

Family requested no Obituary

Online condolences can be made at www.snyderbeanfuneralhome.com

Howard D. Brought

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

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

Harris A. Blickstein

May 17, 2025

Family requested no Obituary

Online condolences can be made at www.snyderbeanfuneralhome.com

Ginny "Pinky" Zornes

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

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

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

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...

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