Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry G. Lake Jr., who left this world on Nov. 28, 2024, at the age of 83.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gregory M. Hicks, who left this world on Nov. 25, 2024.

Kim J. Riggs, 62, of Annville, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at his residence.

Beverly A. Jackson, 74, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at Lebanon Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Gerald “Chub” Doster Sr., 84, of Newmanstown, died on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Celebration Villa of Lebanon.

Harold L. Blackburn Jr., 67, of Mount Gretna, died peacefully at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital on Nov. 22, 2024.

James B. “Pappy” Runkel, 71, of Lebanon, passed away at his home on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

Jeanette S. “Doll” Reed, 86, of Myerstown, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Lebanon Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

Kenneth P. Hetrick, 77, of Grantville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, unexpectedly at his home.

Elizabeth M. “Betsy” Dupler, 77, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at her residence.

Nancy W. Curtis, 80, of Bethel, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Carl Ackerman Gerber Sr., 90, of Cleona, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

Eugene R. Kreitzer Sr., 75, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Paul H. Smith Sr., 93, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Ruth A. Wenger, 93, of Annville, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family.