Obituaries

Robert G. “Banjo Bob” Balthaser, 91, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at home in Lebanon.

Elmer S. Hoover, 85, of the Lincoln Christian Home in Ephrata and formerly of Weavertown Road in Myerstown, passed away on July 23, 2024, at the Lancaster General Hospital.

Lynda Lou Reigert-Shirey, 73, of Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia.

August H. “Gus” Bomgardner, 5, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.

Betty L. Blauch, 89, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Spang Crest.

James D. “Jim” Lasch, a devoted father, grandfather, and respected member of the Lebanon community, passed away on July 22, 2024.

Timothy E. Lausch, 64, of Palmyra, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home.

Elizabeth A. “Liz” McGovern, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 53.

Marilyn Jean Vinansky (née Kessler), a dedicated medical transcriptionist and beloved family matriarch, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, with her family by her side.

Arlene G. Phillippy, 74, of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center.

Bonita L. “Bonnie” Aurentz, 81, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Juniper Village, Lebanon.

Robert F. “Bob” Lengle, 96, of Lebanon, formerly of Tremont, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Cedar Haven.

Richard A. Turner, 85, of Bethel, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Providence Place in Pine Grove.

Marlin M. “Jake” Earhart, 80, of Annville, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.

Frances Shroyer Bova, 91, of Cornwall, PA, died July 15, 2024, at Cornwall Manor on her terms after a life lived fully with family and friends.