Beth Ellen Zerbe Small, 68, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of Bruce A. Small with whom she celebrated a 38th wedding anniversary in October. Beth was born in Reading on May 1, 1956 a daughter of the late LeRoy Peter and Ellen May Greenthal Zerbe. She was a graduate of ELCO High School class of 1974 and received her master’s degree from Millersville University. She had been employed as a teacher’s aide in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. Beth was a voracious reader who also loved to do arts and crafts as well as play computer games and watch TV westerns. She would watch anything that featured Lee Majors as an actor. In addition to her husband she is also survived by a daughter: Emily E. Small and a brother: Peter Zerbe. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. At Beth’s request, there will be no formal services.