Rebecca A. “Becky” Barrett, 87, of Lebanon, died on Friday, October 1, 2021, at her home.
Christman's Funeral Home
When families come to Christman's Funeral Home, Inc. to make arrangements for a loved one or discuss preplanning, they often ask the same question: "What do I do next?" Our mission is to answer that question and all the questions that follow until we've created the perfect farewell, which truly looks different for every family.
Christman’s Chronicles: Understanding the loss of a sibling [Paid Press Release]
Losing a loved one is difficult in any situation, but can be especially hard when the deceased is a brother or sister.
Martha Jane (Carter) Black (1927-2021)
Martha “Jane” Black, 93, of Columbia, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family died on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Gilchrist Hospice Center, Columbia, Maryland.
Edward P. “Spark” Root, Jr. (1967-2021)
Edward P. “Spark” Root, Jr., 54, of Fredericksburg, died on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.
Rand O. Lapp (1956-2021)
Rand O. Lapp, 65, of Dillsburg, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at M.S. Hershey Medical Center.
Christman’s Chronicles: What about your own funeral? [Paid Press Release]
More and more people are creating advance plans for their own funerals.
Phyllis M. Buffenmeyer (1931-2021)
Mrs. Phyllis Buffenmeyer, 90, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Cedar Haven.
Christman’s Chronicles: “Grief is the tax we pay on our attachments” [Paid Press Release]
Grief is the “tax,” but it is paid with love and remembrance to an unforgettable person who was an important part of your life.
Geraldine E. “Geri” Mease (1930-2021)
Geraldine E. “Geri” Mease, 91, of San Diego, California, died on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Loretta Lou (Malchow) Sudbury (1958-2021)
Loretta Lou Sudbury, 62, of Cleona, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Earl R. McAllister, Jr. (1949-2021)
Earl R. McAllister, Jr., 72, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Cedar Haven.
Susan Lynn (Schell) Woelfling (1954-2021)
Susan L. Woelfling, 66, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, peacefully at home.
Edward Charles Lockhart (1933-2021)
Edward C. Lockhart, 87, of Lebanon, PA arrived safe in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on August 25, 2021.
Christman’s Chronicles: Making the ceremony meaningful [Paid Press Release]
When we meet with a grieving family immediately after the loss of a loved one, we always focus on the inevitable question of What do I do next? The one given in these situations is our commitment to making the decision meaningful.
Marnetta J. Snyder (1926-2021)
Marnetta J. Snyder, 94, of Stoneridge Run, Myerstown, PA passed away on August 18, 2021.













