{"id":70530,"date":"2026-04-17T17:27:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/70530\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:27:23","slug":"lebanon-county-pa-coroner-ids-woman-found-dead-in-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/70530\/","title":{"rendered":"Lebanon County, Pa. coroner IDs woman found dead in home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA death investigation remains underway after a woman was found dead Tuesday afternoon at a home in the 300 block of Timber Lane in South Londonderry Township, near Mount Gretna.Woman identifiedIn an update released Friday, the Lebanon County Coroner\u2019s Office identified the woman as 66-year-old Sharlene Mikula, a resident of the home. The coroner said Mikula was pronounced dead at the scene on April 14 after authorities responded to a well-being check.An autopsy was completed on April 16, but officials said the results are still pending and could take up to three months. No additional information is being released at this time because the investigation remains ongoing. Discovery followed well-being checkThe Lebanon County Coroner\u2019s Office said it was called to the home around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after police conducted a well-being check.A WGAL viewer shared a video from Tuesday night showing a team in hazmat suits at the home. The Lebanon County hazmat team was dispatched to remove the body. While the team did not comment specifically on this case, officials said hazmat crews assist the coroner when a body is in a state of decomposition. Video below: Crew in hazmat suits removes body from homeNeighbors describe what happenedAccording to county records, the home was sold in a sheriff\u2019s sale on Tuesday.A neighbor who did not want to be identified told WGAL that the new owners came to check on the property and asked nearby residents about the home.The neighbor said the new owners noticed a foul odor and called for a well-being check.\u201cWe just moved in here in November, and we know nothing other than just seeing individuals walking through the house, shadows actually,\u201d the neighbor said. \u201cBut I\u2019ve never seen them personally.\u201dOther neighbors told WGAL that a husband and wife had lived in the home. Investigation remains active Officials have not said whether foul play is suspected. The case remains under investigation.Summary of case to this pointTuesday, April 14, around 3:30 p.m. \u2014 The Lebanon County Coroner\u2019s Office responded to 300 Timber Lane in South Londonderry Township after a police well-being check.At the scene \u2014 A woman was found dead inside the home and was pronounced dead there.Tuesday \u2014 The home was sold in a sheriff\u2019s sale on Tuesday, according to county documents.After the sale \u2014 Neighbors said the new buyer came to check on the property and asked around about the home.Neighbor account \u2014 A neighbor said the new owners noticed a foul odor and called for a well check.Tuesday night \u2014 A WGAL viewer recorded video showing a hazmat team at the home and later removing the body.Wednesday \u2014 A South Londonderry Township police officer remained outside the home.Current status \u2014 The cause and manner of death remain under investigation.Thursday, April 16 \u2014 An autopsy is scheduled.Friday, April 17 \u2014 The coroner identified Sharlene Mikula, 66, as the deceased.  See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it\u2019s safe to do so at https:\/\/www.wgal.com\/upload.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tSOUTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>A death investigation remains underway after a woman was found dead Tuesday afternoon at a home in the 300 block of Timber Lane in South Londonderry Township, near Mount Gretna.<\/p>\n<p>Woman identified<\/p>\n<p>In an update released Friday, the Lebanon County Coroner\u2019s Office identified the woman as 66-year-old Sharlene Mikula, a resident of the home. <\/p>\n<p>The coroner said Mikula was pronounced dead at the scene on April 14 after authorities responded to a well-being check.<\/p>\n<p>An autopsy was completed on April 16, but officials said the results are still pending and could take up to three months. <\/p>\n<p>No additional information is being released at this time because the investigation remains ongoing. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" aspect-ratio-original lazyload lazyload-in-view\" alt=\"A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a Lebanon County home on Tuesday afternoon.\" title=\"A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a Lebanon County home on Tuesday afternoon.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/e8dc7acc-dd54-4071-bf2a-d8004d2437cf.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Discovery followed well-being check<\/p>\n<p>The Lebanon County Coroner\u2019s Office said it was called to the home around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after police conducted a well-being check.<\/p>\n<p>A WGAL viewer shared a video from Tuesday night showing a team in hazmat suits at the home. <\/p>\n<p>The Lebanon County hazmat team was dispatched to remove the body. While the team did not comment specifically on this case, officials said hazmat crews assist the coroner when a body is in a state of decomposition. <\/p>\n<p>Video below: Crew in hazmat suits removes body from home<\/p>\n<p>Neighbors describe what happened<\/p>\n<p>According to county records, the home was sold in a sheriff\u2019s sale on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>A neighbor who did not want to be identified told WGAL that the new owners came to check on the property and asked nearby residents about the home.<\/p>\n<p>The neighbor said the new owners noticed a foul odor and called for a well-being check.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe just moved in here in November, and we know nothing other than just seeing individuals walking through the house, shadows actually,\u201d the neighbor said. \u201cBut I\u2019ve never seen them personally.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other neighbors told WGAL that a husband and wife had lived in the home. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" aspect-ratio-original lazyload lazyload-in-view\" alt=\"A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a Lebanon County home on Tuesday afternoon.\" title=\"A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a Lebanon County home on Tuesday afternoon.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3d97fea5-e389-4f10-ac38-90f83b470cd0.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Investigation remains active <\/p>\n<p>Officials have not said whether foul play is suspected. <\/p>\n<p>The case remains under investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Summary of case to this pointTuesday, April 14, around 3:30 p.m. \u2014 The Lebanon County Coroner\u2019s Office responded to 300 Timber Lane in South Londonderry Township after a police well-being check.At the scene \u2014 A woman was found dead inside the home and was pronounced dead there.Tuesday \u2014 The home was sold in a sheriff\u2019s sale on Tuesday, according to county documents.After the sale \u2014 Neighbors said the new buyer came to check on the property and asked around about the home.Neighbor account \u2014 A neighbor said the new owners noticed a foul odor and called for a well check.Tuesday night \u2014 A WGAL viewer recorded video showing a hazmat team at the home and later removing the body.Wednesday \u2014 A South Londonderry Township police officer remained outside the home.Current status \u2014 The cause and manner of death remain under investigation.Thursday, April 16 \u2014 An autopsy is scheduled.Friday, April 17 \u2014 The coroner identified Sharlene Mikula, 66, as the deceased.  <\/p>\n<p>See news happening? 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