A funeral director’s and a remarried widow’s perspectives on “moving on” from the loss of a loved one.
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.
Royce C. Mader (1939-2021)
Mr. Royce C. Mader, Jr., 81, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.
Anna May (Dobson) Trevathan (1928-2021)
Anna May Trevathan, 92, of Annville, formerly of South Lebanon, died on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Lebanon Valley Home.
Lawrence C. “Larry” Snyder (1928-2021)
Lawrence C. “Larry” Snyder, 92, of Myerstown, died on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.
Jeannette C. (LaTulippe) Layser
Jeannette Cecile LaTulippe Layser passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at Juniper Village.
Florence E. “Flo” (Tegethoff) Shipman (1942-2021)
It is with great sadness that the family of Florence (Flo) Shipman, announce her passing on Jan. 20, 2021.
Christopher D. Auman (1961-2021)
Mr. Christopher Auman, 59, of Myerstown, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at the WellSpan York Hospital.
Marlin E. Stoner (1934-2021)
Mr. Marlin E. Stoner, Jr., 86, of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Spangcrest Towne Center.
Christman’s Chronicles: Grief and the New Year [Paid Press Release]
For anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, the pandemic was just one difficult situation to experience during the holiday season. Now we face a new year that will be different than any other.
Stanley E. Bialek (1945-2021)
Mr. Stanley E. Bialek, 75, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at his residence.
Thomas A. “Tom” Long (1933-2021)
Thomas A. “Tom” Long, 87, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at Spang Crest Manor.
Arlene F. (Grumbine) Swartswelder (1940-2021)
Ms. Arlene F. Swartswelder, 80, of Harrisburg, died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at her residence.
Thomas W. “Nick” Nixon (1937-2021)
Thomas W. “Nick” Nixon, 83, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.
Luther S. “Lou” Emerich (1949-2021)
Luther S. “Lou” Emerich, 71, of Lebanon, died on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Manor Care.
Howard C. “Lightning” Chaney (1931-2020)
Howard C. “Lightning” Chaney, 89, of Lebanon, died on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at his home.
















