It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the matriarch of our family, Linda L. (Mease) Rittle, 83, on Dec. 17, 2021.

David S. Sensenig, 70, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 17, 2021, at his home in Richland. He was the husband of Susan E. Sensenig.

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Schies, 86, of Myerstown, passed away on Friday Dec. 17, 2021, at Stone Ridge Towne Center.

Mary Alice Geesaman, 99, of Londonderry Village, Palmyra passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at the Village.

Kenny Giovany Velazquez Rivera, 27, of Annville, passed away on Dec. 16, 2021. He was a son of Kenny Velazquez and Camile Rivera.

Esther Ruth Zellers, 74, of Lebanon, passed away on Dec. 16, 2021. She was the daughter of Herbert Eugene and Esther Ruth Zellers.

Francis J. Dixon died December 16, 2021. He was 92 years old.

James E. Balsbaugh, 68, of Lebanon, passed away on Dec. 16, 2021. He was the husband of the late Marjorie G. (Good) Balsbaugh.

Clarence William Hitz, Sr., 81, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at the MS Hershey Medical Center.

Jason M. Wildasin, Sr., 47, of Jonestown, passed away at Penn State Hampden Medical Center. He was the husband of Jennifer S. Wildasin.

Robert Anthony Talalai, 88, of Palmyra, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, in the MS Hershey Medical Center.

Betty L. Lineweaver, 74, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, surrounded by her family at the WellSpan GSH-Lebanon.

Victorine M. “Vicki” Dissinger, 88, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at Legend of Lititz.

James Michael “Mike” Morrissey, Jr., 72, passed away at home on Dec. 14, 2021. He was a loyal son to his father, Jim Morrissey.

Paul D. Lerch, 82, of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Lebanon County, died on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at his residence.