Local Obituaries
Lisa C. Caputzal
Nov 20, 2023
Lisa C. Caputzal (Korte) was called home to her family in heaven on November 20th, 2023 after bravely battling cancer. Lisa was born in Great Barrington, MA on May 14th, 1958 to the late Arthur & Christine (Kubik) Korte. She graduated from Monument Mountain High School in 1976. In 1978, she married her husband Louis on a beautiful autumn day...
Betty Ann Boyer
Nov 15, 2023
Betty Ann Boyer, 84, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Cedar Haven. She was the wife of the late Carl E. Boyer. Betty was born in Rogersville, TN on July 4, 1939, daughter of the late Ross and Bessie Horton Stewart. Betty is survived by her son, David Jones of Pennington Gap, VA, her daughters, Debbie, wife...
Niranjan S. Idgunji
Nov 14, 2023
Niranjan S. Idgunji, 87, of Lebanon, formerly of Wilkes Barre, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He is the husband of LaVern Smith Idgunji whom he married September 29, 1969. He was born in Bombay, India on November 16, 1935,son of the late Skankar R. and Uma Idgunji. He was an Electrical Engineer...
Walter L. Zehring
Nov 9, 2023
Walter L. Zehring went to Heaven on November 9, 2023 at the age of 84 years young. He was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Foster Zehring. Walt, as he was known to everyone, graduated from Lebanon High School in 1955, and joined the National Guard. Upon his honorable discharge, he worked for Bethlehem Steel until his retirement...
Richard P. "Rick" Funk
Nov 7, 2023
Richard P. “Rick” Funk, 60, of Lebanon, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Mary Anne Bender Funk whom he married November 16, 1984. Rick was born in Lebanon on April 22, 1963, son of the late Robert P. and Mary E. Boyer...
Pauline J. Riss
Nov 6, 2023
Pauline Jeannette Riss (née Renner), 90, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Cornwall Manor. She was born September 16, 1933, in Portsmouth, NH. She was predeceased by her parents, Winnifred Veino Renner and Gordon V. Renner; husband Carl J. Riss (Jim) and son James C. Riss. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa J Riss, daughter-in-law, Susan Evans...
Carl F. Brady
Nov 5, 2023
Carl F. Brady, 92, of Lebanon (Cornwall), passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Marilyn Ann Brady (Bainbridge). Carl was born in Lebanon on January 6, 1931, son of the late Paul B. and Emma L. Brady (Sohn). He was employed as an electrician at the former Bethlehem Steel Ore Mines and retired...
Elizabeth Renee "Lizzie' Wilson
Nov 3, 2023
Elizabeth Renee "Lizzie" Wilson, 26. of Lebanon, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. She was the daughter of Leslie Walzzak Wilson. She was a graduate of Cedar Crest High School and was a nursing student. Lizzie enjoyed music and was a kind loving person and was very empathic vibrant bubbly person. In addition to her Mother, Leslie, Lizzie will be...
Helen Marguerite Strohm
Oct 27, 2023
Helen Marguerite Strohm (Fernsler), 97, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born November 5, 1925 in Lebanon to the late Belva (Bressler) and John Fernsler. Helen was a 1943 graduate of Lebanon High School where she was the Associate Editor of ‘The Lodestone’ yearbook and played...
Jay H. Fair
Oct 16, 2023
Jay H. Fair, 66, of Lebanon, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital Harrisburg. He was the husband of Diane M. Potts whom he married June 25, 1977. Jay was born in Lebanon on December 30, 1956, son of the late John (Jack) and Judith Gerberich Fair. He was a graduate of Cedar Crest High School, Class...
Clyde P. Peters
Oct 13, 2023
Clyde P. Peters, age 93 of Hershey, PA died October 13, 2013. He was born December 10, 1929 in Harrisburg, PA the son of the late Clyde Chester, and Helena Zorger Peters. He was a 1947 graduate of the former William Penn High School in Harrisburg and later attended executive programs at Wharton School and the Small Business Management Program...
Mary A. Stoudt
Oct 13, 2023
Mary A. Stoudt, 61, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at West Chester Rehab & Nursing. She was born in Lebanon on February 11, 1962, daughter of George R., Sr and Anita Gibble Chadwick. Mary was a graduate of Lebanon High School. She had been employed in the healthcare industry as a nurses aide. She attended Calvary Chapel...
Mary Jane Foster
Oct 10, 2023
Mary Jane Foster, 77, of Lebanon passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her residence. Mary Jane was born in Altoona on February 7, 1946, daughter of the late Pastor Philip Sr and Mary Troutman Foster. She had been employed as a waitress for many years at McCorey's and Kreider restaurants and retired from Laudermilch Meats. Mary Jane was a...
Osvaldo Marrero Mercado Sr
Oct 9, 2023
Osvaldo Marrero Mercado, Sr, 79 of Lebanon, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Wyomissing Rehab & Nursing. He was born in Mayaguez, PR on February 29, 1944, son of the late Agapito Marrero and Carman Mercado. He had been employed as a laborer in the construction business. Osvaldo was a quiet man who enjoyed family time and watching birds....
Harry D Kleinfelter
Oct 8, 2023
Harry D. Kleinfelter, 81, of Lebanon died Sunday, October 8, 2023 as a result of an auto accident in Londonderry Twp., Dauphin County. He was the husband of Beth Souder Kleinfelter whom he married June 24, 1962. He was born in Lebanon on October 24, 1941, son of the late John and Anna Yordy Kleinfelter. Harry had been a farmer...
Thomas M. Shirk
Sep 20, 2023
Thomas M. Shirk, 75, of Wyomissing. PA, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Carole L. Dodson Shirk whom he married in 1980. Tom was born in West Lawn, Berks County, PA on September 11, 1948, son of Franklin and Vivian Shelly Shirk. Tom worked as an elevator constructor, working for 10...
Gaile M. Achey
Sep 18, 2023
Gaile M Achey, nee Gerhard, died Monday September 18 2023 while on holiday overseas. Devoted to service in the community, Gaile painted with a broad brush when sharing her time. Over the years as a member of Salem Lutheran Church, she taught Sunday School, was involved with Salem Youth Group including taking them to the ELCA National Youth Convention in...
Kathryn L. Miccicke
Sep 16, 2023
Kathryn L. Miccicke, 82, of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Rosewood Rehab and Nursing Center, Schuylkill, PA. She was born in Lebanon on October 31, 1940, daughter of the late Cyril and Sallie S. Highton Kalbach. Kathryn was a graduate of Millersville University and taught history at Manheim and Lebanon High Schools. She enjoyed tennis, drawing and...
Janet L. Berger
Sep 11, 2023
Janet L. Berger, 87, of Myerstown, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Stone Ridge Poplar Run, Myerstown. She was the wife of the late Richard Berger who passed away August 16, 2014. Janet was born in Reading on April 23, 1936, daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Wagner Epler. Janet was retired from McDonald's in Bradenton, FL. She...
Amy Leigh Gaylor Michael
Sep 2, 2023
Amy Leigh Gaylor Michael, 43, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at her residence, She was born in Lebanon on March 5, 1980, daughter of Dwayne E. and Tammy Jo Sherwood Zimmerman of Lebanon. Amy was a graduate of Cedar Crest High School, Class of 1998. She enjoyed playing on-line games, going to casinos and doing nails. In addition to...
