More and more people are creating advance plans for their own funerals.
Greg Vaitl of 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.
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.
Arlene L. (Light) Walters (1929-2021)
Arlene L. Walters, 92, of Palmyra, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Londonderry Village.
Ethel G. (Raihl) Traeger (1934-2021)
Ethel G. Traeger, 87, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at her home.
Christman’s Chronicles: Grief and your physical health [Paid Press Release]
We understand that grief can become all consuming when a loved one is lost. As time passes, the toll it takes on you physically can be detrimental to your long-term health.
Myra A. (Koller) Potestivo (1934-2021)
Myra A. Potestivo, 87, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at her home.
Catherine A. “Cathy” (Sirriannia) Place (1954-2021)
Catherine A. “Cathy” Place, 66, of Lebanon, died on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.
















