Anthony Charles “Tony” Plasterer, of Lebanon, PA, died on March 15, 2026, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.
Born on Feb. 9, 1949, in Portsmouth, VA, Tony was the son of the late Helen G. Shaver and John Charles Catherine. He was adopted by Frank Plasterer, of Lebanon, on March 22, 1954. Tony served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a part of the 5th Marine Division, serving with the Pacific ground forces during the Vietnam Conflict. He earned multiple awards for his combat service in Vietnam. Upon military discharge, Tony worked at Fort Indiantown Gap as an electrician. He was later employed as a corrections officer at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility and worked a security detail at the Lebanon Valley Mall.
Tony had many hobbies, but by far his favorite was fishing, especially when this time was spent with his twin brother, Jon E. Plasterer, who preceded him in death. The family has no doubt that the two of them are probably enjoying a cold beer while fishing somewhere up in Heaven. Tony had a great sense of humor and enjoyed telling stories to his friends and family. He was a Christian who will be dearly missed by his loved ones here on earth.
Tony is survived by his long-time companion, Virginia Ranee Sharp; children, H. Kathleen “Kathy” (Plasterer), wife of Barry Conlow, and Donna Marie, wife of Jason Schies; grandchildren, Ashley Nichole Plasterer, Bradley Edward Schies, soon-to-be-husband of Olivia Hilal, Chad Thomas Schies, husband of Hailey Jordan Schies, and Blake Richard Schies; great-granddaughters, Violet and Alorah Rivera; and twin great-granddaughters on the way; half-brother, Ronald Frank, of Florida; nephew, Jon Eugene Plasterer II, husband of Mary Canellara Plasterer; nieces, Amy Sue (Plasterer), wife of Eric James McCorkel, Lisa (Frank) Roepke, Alexis Frank, and Tracy (Frank) Erikson; several step-sisters; step-brother; and several great-nephews and -nieces. In addition to his parents and step-father, Tony was preceded in death by his twin brother, Jon Eugene Plasterer.
Tony will be buried with military honors at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
