Lebanon County PA Obituaries and Death Notices -H

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Aldeene Hardenstine
Source: The Patriot News, Saturday July 3, 1999 Page B2 (Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA)

Donated by Pat Hardenstine

Lebanon- Aldeene Romaine Spotts Hardenstine, 82, of 473 N. Fifth St. died Wednesday in Good Samaritan Hospital. She retired as a supervisor from Sterling Drug Co., Myerstown; was a member and past worthy matron of Amaranth Court 131; a member of St. Stephen United Church of Christ and Eastern Star Chapter 115; and a life member of the Senior Center of the Lebanon Valley. Surviving are her husband, William A. Hardenstine of Lebanon; two sons, William A. Jr. of Mechanicsburg and Ernest of Denham Springs, La.; a daughter, Aldeene Susan Cunningham of Manakin, Va.; three sisters, Pauline Stricker and Catherine Gruber, both of Lebanon and Jane Kiner of Florida; a brother, John Spotts of Lebanon; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Christman's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Twp. Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

William Hardenstine

William Hardenstine Dies at age of 91 years
Source: Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, PA __ Apr 1952

Donated by Pat Hardenstine

William F. Hardenstine, 91 of 126 South Second Street, died at six o'clock Sunday morning in the Good Samaritan Hospital. Ailing two weeks, death was caused by complications. He resided with his son, Charles N. Hardenstine, for the past eight years but formerly resided at Rock Pa. He was a member of the Evangelical Church of Rock and of the Keystone Sons and Daughters Lodge, Cressona. Aside from the son Charles, other survivors include one daughter, Jennie M. Reppert , Pottsville, 16 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; and several; nieces and nephews. He was the last of his family.

Donated by Pat Hardenstine

Lebanon-William A. Hardenstine, 87, formerly of North Fifth Street, died Wednesday in Cornwall Manor. He retired from the former Quaker Alloy Casting Co., Myerstown, and was a member of St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Mount Olivet Lodge 704 F&AM, Hermit Commandary 24 Knights Templar, Lebanon County 27 Royal & Select Master Mason and Weidle Royal Arch Chapter 197. He was the widower of Aldeene Romaine Hardenstine. Surviving are two sons, William A. Jr. of Mechanicsburg and Ernest of Baton Rouge, La.; a daughter, Aldeene Susan Cunningham of Manakin, Va.; two brothers, Kenneth of Campbelltown and Ronald of Peabody, Mass.; four sisters, Jennie M. Wise and Mary Spangler of Lebanon, Amy Tatum of Allentown and Millie Gahres of Akron, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in his church. Burial will be in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Twp.

Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Christman's Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to his church, 1100 Hunter Chase Lane, Lebanon, 17046, or Cornwall Manor, Cornwall 17016.

Taken From the Gazette and Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania)
September 20, 1913

Campbelltown, Sept 19 - William Haulman was killed in a peculiar manner and his 13 year old son, Paul, and  George Matterness were seriously injured this afternoon at a butchering establishment of Charles Gruber, when a lighted lamp that they had lowered  into the well ignited a quantity of gas that had collected  in the bottom, causing a terrible explosion.  Haulman was blown high into the air, landed on the porch roof of Gruber's place, slipped off and dropped into the well. Young Haulman  and Matterness were hurled aside and badly burned.

William Haupert

Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) September 3, 1957

Bethlehem Youth, 20, Dies Mountain Climbing

A young mountain climber, William Haupert, 20 year old son of Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Haupert of Bethlehem died yesterday at the 13,000 foot level of Mount Rainier. Dr. Haupert, who is president of Moravian College and Theological Seminary is well known here.

Haupert was a member of an 11-man party attempting to scale the 14,408-foot peak by way of Ingraham Glacier. An ice bridge crumbled beneath him and dropped him 50 feet into a crevasse.

The climbers were one hour away from the summit when Haupert and Guide Gary Rose, of Edmones, Wash., plunged into the crevasse when a 200-foot snow bridge collapsed. Both men were pulled from the crevasse by other members of the party. Rose was not hurt. The victim was believed to have suffered a broken back and internal injuries.

A Coast Guard plane dropped a litter and preparations were being made to remove Haupert to a lower level where he could be flown out by helicopter. However, he died before he could be removed from the accident scene.

Catherine Shaffer Hawk

Memorium of Catherine Shaffer Hawk

IN MEMORIUM

Mrs. Catherine Shaffer Hawk was born in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, July 4th, 1818 and died March 27th, 1894 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Green, in Elk County, Kansas. Her remains were interred in the Forest cemetery, in the above mentioned county. Mrs. Hawk confessed Christianity in her youth and lived an earnest and consistent Christian all her life, winning the confidence and friendship of all her acquaintances, and leaving a fragrant memory in many hearts through the ministry of many kindnesses. She leaves two sons and two daughters and many friends to follow her to the better land.

Why should we dwell on that which lies beneath.   When living right hath touched the brow of death.

---C.E. P.

Submitted by L. Morgan

Earl Heckman

Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) September 3, 1957

Earl Heckman, Easton, Died on Fishing Trip

Mrs. Harvey Nitrauer, Myerstown, is a surviving sister of Earl P. Heckman, of Easton, who died of a heart attack while on a fishing trip to Canada. Formerly of Reading, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Candace (Dries) Heckman. He had been engaged in the real estate business.

Additional survivors are his wife, Dorothy (Jones) Heckman; a daughter and a son, three brothers and three other sisters.

George H. Henning

Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) December 30, 1967

George H. Henning, 75, Expires This Morning

George H. Henning, 1038 N. Eleventh St., Reading, died this morning in St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading.

Henning, 75, was born in Harrisburg. He was a son of the late Amos and Ida Maulfair Henning. Prior to retirement ten years ago, he was employed as a truck dispatcher for the Atlantic Refining Co., Reading. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in the same city.

Surviving are his widow, Katie S. Henning; a son, Frederick C. Henning, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Georgene R. Sumner, Havertown; a sister, Miss Mary E. Henning, at home; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Mary H. Henning

Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) July 17, 1969

Miss Mary E. Henning

Miss Mary E. Henning, 71, Reading, died Wednesday in the Reading Convalescent Center, W. Reading, where she had been a patient since June 30. Born in Palmyra, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Ida Maulfair Henning. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Reading and the auxiliary of the Annville Lodge, Patriotic Order Sons of America. Survivors include a nephew, Frederick C. Henning, with whom she resided in Reading.

Mrs. Emma E. Heird

Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) September 3, 1957

Mrs. Emma E. Heird, 84, Passes Away On Visit

Mrs. Emma Edith Heird, 84, 217 Garden Ridge Rd., Catensville, Md., died in the Good Samaritan Hospital early Monday morning after a brief illness. The widow of George W. Heird, she was visiting her daughter, Edith, wife of John F. Meagher, 1913 Marvia Ave., when she was taken ill. Services will be held in Catensville with interment in the London Park Cemetery in Baltimore, Md. Rohlands was in charge of the local arrangements.

Adam B. Hess

Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) April 12, 1934

Adam B. Hess, 72 Dies At Annville

Adam B. Hess, aged 72 years, for many years engaged in the transportation of mail and express from the station at Annville to the post-office and business section of the town, died at his home at 402 West Main street, Annville at 5:30 o'clock this morning. He was ill about a year suffering from a complication of diseased. He retired from active business pursuits a number of years ago. He was a member of the Christ Reformed church and the Knights of Pythias, both of Annville. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ella Schaefer of Illinois and Mrs. Fannie Keller of Lebanon and a brother, Frank B. Hess of Annville.

Mrs. Sarah Hess

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Sarah Hess who departed from this earth two years ago today, August 22, 1946.

Sadly Missed by Daughter Irene and Granddaughter, Eleanor[Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) Friday Evening, August 22, 1947 - Contributed by Nancy Piper]

Mrs. Alice Hollenbaugh

[Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon Pa., Monday Evening, November 2, 1931, Page 7 - Transcribed by Nancy Piper]

Mrs. Alice Hollenbaugh Died at Hummelstown

Mrs. Alice S. Hollenbaugh, known in Lebanon county, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Welshane, Hummelstown. She was 76 years old. In addition to Mrs. Welshane, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Hermon J. Schell, Latrobe; C. Roy Hollensbaugh, Latrobe; Meredith Hollenbaugh, Palmyra; Mrs. Maude S. Hoy, Naksup, British Columbia; Isaac F. Hollenbaugh, Lost Angeles and Joseph G. Hollanbaugh, Greensburg. She is survived also by twenty two grand children and one great grandchild.

Morris D. Houser

Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) September 3, 1957

Morris D. Houser, 77, Annville, RD 2, Dies

Morris D. Houser, 77, Annville Route Two, died at 7:20 o'clock Saturday evening in the Good Samaritan Hospital. He had been ill one week. He was a retired farmer.

An active member of Walmer's Lutheran Church, he served on the church council for many years. The survivors are as follows: Children, Miriam, wife of Fred Fitlery, Jonestown; Clarence S., with whom he resided, Annville Route Two; Kathryn, wife of Howard Long, Jonestown Route Two; Paul M., Lebanon Route Three and Christine, wife of Robert Beuchler, Palmyra; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Also surviving are brothers and a sister, Harry, Myerstown; Georg, Annville; and Mrs. Emma Walmer, Bethel; step-children, Arthur Alspach, Myerstown; Louis Alspach, Palmyra; Mrs. Esther Gassert, Elizabethtown and Mrs. Lavina Graves, Willow Street, Lancaster County. His parents were the late John and Mary (Fisher) Houser.

Daniel Hunsicker Houtz

East Berlin News (East Berlin, Pennsylvania)
April 18, 1930

Daniel Hunsicker Houtz, son of the late William Houtz and wife, Anna, nee Hunsicker, was born near Hamlin, Lebanon County, on Oct. 26, 1837. He was admitted to membership of the Reformed church  at Mt. Zion, Lebanon county in 1853. He was united in marriage to Susanna Klick on Aug. 3, 1861.  This union was blest with two sons; Aquila and Edwin, the latter dying in his seventh year.  Mrs. Houtz died at the age of 81 years in 1913. Mr. Houtz was a carpenter by occupation and also paid some attention to farming. He spent most of his life at his home at Myerstown, R. 3.  He died on April 6th, aged 92 years, 5 months and 10 days.  He is survived by one son,  3 grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and one brother. The funeral took place on Thursday morning from his late home with brief services at Goshert's Church, Mt. Zion.  The services were in charge of his pastor, the Rev. C. M. Rissinger, Fredericksburg, assisted by Rev. Aaron Klick, New Ringgold, Schuylkill county, a nephew. Six great-grandchildren served as pallbearers. Deceased was the grandfather of Rev. H. D. Houtz, East Berlin.

Florence Mae Houtz

In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Florence Mae Houtz, who departed from this life 7 years ago, August 22, 1940.

Sadly missed by Mother, Sisters and Brothers[Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) Friday Evening, August 22, 1947 - Contributed by Nancy Piper]

John S. Howard

Funeral Services Held Today for John S. Howard

The funeral of John S. Howard of Seventh and Willow Streets, was held at two o'clock this afternoon at the Risser Funeral Home, 236 Cumberland Street, with Rev. Melvin G. Spensler, pastor of Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church in charge. Burial was made in the Ebanezer Cemetery. Members of the Keystone Gunning Club served as pallbearers. Rissers were in charge of arrangements. [Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) Friday Evening, September 3, 1948 - Contributed by Nancy Piper]

Robert J. Heffelinger

The Gettysburg Times (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
October 7, 1912

Lebanon Pa., Oct 7 - In a fit of despondency, said to have been caused by the loss of money in a hotel venture at Myerstown, Robert J. Heffelinger committed suicide by hanging.  He was twenty-nine years old.

Mary Hemperly

Taken From the Warren Times Mirror (Warren, Pennsylvania)
May 4, 1948

Harrisburg, May 4 (AP) Miss Mary Hemperly, Annville, died in Harrisburg hospital today from injuries suffered Sunday in a motorcycle accident at Elizabethtown.  A member of the woman's family said she and Paul Pitsenserger, Palmyra, were hurled from the motorcycle when it skidded  on the wet pavement.  Miss Hemperly's skull was fractured.

Gazette and Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania)
July 29, 1910

Lebanon Pa., July 28 - While driving over the Reading railroad tracks this afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. William W. Hibschman of Myerstown were instantly killed. Their bodies were terribly mangled.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Hibschman were 70 years of age. Mr. Hibshman was a tax collector of Jackson township and a widely known citizen. The accident took place near their home and was witnessed by a number of people. They were returning from a pleasure trip.

Infant of Penl Houser

Infant Son Is Buried

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Penl M. Houser of Route 3, Lebanon, died at 11:30 o'clock on Thursday evening at the Houser residence.

Survivors besides the parents, are a sister, Irene, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris D. Houser, Route 3, Lebanon; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey F. Trentman, Route 2, Jonestown.

Burial took place this afternoon at Walmer's cemetery without services. Rohland's were in charge of the arrangements.

[Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon PA, Friday Evening, November 20 1942 Page 12 - Transcribed by Nancy Piper]

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