Obituaries

Frederick S. “Fred” Carpenter, 78, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

Blanche N. Hummel, 91, of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by family at Cornwall Manor.

Neal G. Yiengst, 86, formerly of Fredericksburg, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Lebanon Valley Home, Annville.

Gertrude M. Wike, 92, formerly of Fredericksburg, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Lebanon Valley Home, Annville.

Mary Laicha enjoyed 95 years of life loving God, loving her family, and believing in the goodness of others.

Joseph F. “Joe” Miller Jr., beloved father, grandfather, and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2025.

Retired Funeral Director and Owner, Steven R. Kreamer, 66, of Annville, passed away on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, at his residence. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Brenda M. (Sanger) Kreamer.

William M. “Bill” Rutter Jr., 90, of Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Judith R. Brown, 86, of Cornwall, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Hershey Medical Center. 

Betsy Long Rebol (“Geebie”), 82 years old, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2025, at 5:16 a.m.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vincent L. Smith III, age 80, who departed this life on March 4, 2025, at his home in Lebanon, PA.

Mary L. Glassford, 72, of Lebanon, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.

Denise Ann “Queenie” Pyda, 71, of Annville, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

John E. “Big John” Long, 65, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at home with family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer.

Henry A. Yordy, Jr., 91, died peacefully in the Lebanon VAMC on Monday March 3, 2025.