Rose Marie Bender, 70, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the wife of James Edward Bender.

Born in Lebanon, PA on Dec. 15, 1950, Rose was a daughter of the late John and Madoline (Yockey) Schaab. She was employed by Lebanon County as an LPN at Cedar Haven and Renova Center. Rose Marie was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church and enjoyed cooking, reading, and especially loved vacationing at Myrtle Beach.

In addition to her husband, Rose is survived by two children, Christopher Houck and Melissa Houck, two step-children, James Bender and Michael Rhen, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two sisters, Madoline M. Sawyer and Anita C. Getz, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Lou Schaab.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. Please share your memories with the family at our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.