Obituaries

William C. Smith

William C. Smith

Nov 20, 2024

William (Bill) C. Smith of Carlisle, passed away at home on Wednesday November 20, 2024, surrounded by his family from natural causes. He was born 11 May 1933 in Plainfield, NJ, the son of W. Carl Smith and Edna M. (Jorgensen) Smith, both deceased. 

He was united in marriage with Katherine L. Loest on 22 December 1956, in Calgary, Alberta Canada...

Mae Cecelia Wilson

Mae Cecelia Wilson

Nov 19, 2024

Mae C. Wilson, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital at the age of 95 while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Carlisle, on May 17, 1929 she was the daughter of the late J. Edward and Emma (Lippert) Evans. She was the loving wife of the late Bruce J. Wilson.

Mae was a member...

Flora A. Wolf

Flora A. Wolf

Nov 19, 2024

Flora A. Wolf, 99, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Church of God Home, where she had been residing since 2018.

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary (Vero) Minchella, formerly of Italy and wife of the late George J. Wolf.

Flora graduated from Carlisle High School, class of 1943. She was employed by...

Merle L. "Skip" Ebert, Jr.

Merle L. "Skip" Ebert, Jr.

Nov 18, 2024

Merle L. “Skip” Ebert, 76, of Carlisle, died Monday, November 18, 2024 at his residence with his wife, Anne, by his side.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Merle L. Ebert, Sr. and Ruth (Wetzel) Ebert and the husband of 27 years to Anne (Brown) Ebert.

Skip attended Parkland High School in Allentown. He earned his undergraduate degree...

William "Bill" J. Flavin

William "Bill" J. Flavin

Nov 16, 2024

William “Bill” Flavin, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, November 16 at the age of 78. Born June 1, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA he was the son of the late James W. and Lucile R. (Browne) Flavin. He was the loving husband of Patricia “Patty” M. (Laner) Flavin.

Surviving with his wife are a daughter Kelly M. Flavin (husband Larry),...

Lois Raplee

Lois Raplee

Nov 13, 2024

Lois Jane Raplee, 87, passed away on November 13, 2024 following lengthy residual impacts from a stroke suffered in February 2023. She was born on May 11, 1937 in East New York, Brooklyn. While residing in Boiling Springs, PA most recently, she and her late husband lived in Beverly Hills, FL for several years, moving there from Woodhaven, Queens in...

Derek Alan Weigle

Derek Alan Weigle

Nov 12, 2024

Derek Weigle, 34, of Carlisle, passed away on November 12th, 2024. Derek was born on May 8th, 1990, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Derek enjoyed working on cars, especially on Hondas. In his free time he also enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

Derek is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Ruth Weigle and Barbara Grippin, his grandfather, Ronald Wilson, his great grandmothers, Johanna Wilson and...

Robert S. Milne Jr.

Robert S. Milne Jr.

Nov 11, 2024

Robert S. Milne Jr, age 68 of Carlisle, passed away at home on November 11, 2024, with his wife by his side.

Robert was born in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late Robert S. and Barbara J. (Anderson) Milne. He attended Springfield High School in Delaware County, PA, followed by undergraduate studies at Clarion University and graduate studies at University of...

Edgar "Edd" F. Nickle

Edgar "Edd" F. Nickle

Nov 10, 2024

Edgar (Edd) F. Nickle, 84, of Carlisle passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill. Born December 22, 1939, he was the son of the late Murry Lee Nickle and Mary K. Brownewell Nickle. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley Minich Nickle of Carlisle.

Also surviving are one son, Edward E....

John M. Brownewell III

John M. Brownewell III

Nov 7, 2024

John M. Brownewell III, age 55, passed away on November 7, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

John was born in Carlisle, PA to John M. and Mary J. (Bricker) Brownewell.

John is survived by his father John M. Brownewell and many other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his mother Mary J. Brownewell.

John was an active member at Bonny Brook...

Diana Rader

Diana Rader

Nov 6, 2024

Diana Lee Rader (formerly Biniek, née Saraka), a Christian lady and beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, peacefully slipped from this life on November 6, 2024. She died in her home in Boiling Springs after a long illness with IPF, which she faced with remarkable grace and courage.

Diana was born in the General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA on October 21,1943....

Richard E. Adams

Richard E. Adams

Nov 5, 2024

Richard E. Adams, 75, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Shippensburg, he was the husband of 45 years to Esther (Smith) Adams.

Richard worked for over 35 years as a diesel mechanic, also working as a mechanic while serving our country in the US Army. Before being a mechanic, he worked as a carpenter and as...

Roger Young

Roger Young

Nov 5, 2024

Roger W. Young, 70, of Boiling Springs, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born in the Germantown Section of Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Liss) Young and the husband of 14 years to Sandy (Dobbs) Young.

Roger worked as a Systems Tech for Energy Transfer Partners. He was an active member of Calvary Chapel...

Alden Lewis

Alden Lewis

Nov 4, 2024

Alden P. Lewis passed away on November 4th, 2024 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania at the age of 102. He was born in Elmhurst, New York on July 24th, 1922. His father, Saxby A. Lewis, died in 1930, leaving his mother Frances to raise five children during the Great Depression.

Alden graduated from Newtown High School in Elmhurst in 1940. For most of...

Christina "Tina" E. Bitner

Christina "Tina" E. Bitner

Nov 2, 2024

Christina “Tina” Bitner, of Carlisle, passed away at her residence on November 2, 2024, at the age of 74 with her loving family by her side. Born in Franklin, Venango County, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Jane (Russell) Farrell. She was the loving wife of Steven N. Bitner, with whom she celebrated 30 years of...

Peter Dickinson Shaw

Peter Dickinson Shaw

Oct 31, 2024

Peter Dickinson Shaw, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, October 31 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital at the age of 66. Born on January 23, 1958, he was the loving husband of Bonnie (Tweedy) Shaw, with whom he celebrated 21 years of marriage September 21.

Peter was known for his quick wit, immense intelligence, wicked sense of humor … and especially his signature...

Evelyn C. Reed

Evelyn C. Reed

Oct 30, 2024

Evelyn C. Reed, 84 of Carlisle passed away on October 30, 2024, at Sarah A. Todd Memorial home surrounded by her family.

Born on Sunday, December 17, 1939, to the late Harold and Martha (Miller) Cressler.

Evelyn was a woman of strong faith and a member of the Carlisle First Church of the Brethren. As a young adult Evelyn served in the...

Norma "Janey" (Richwine) Lundy

Norma "Janey" (Richwine) Lundy

Oct 30, 2024

Norma “Janey” (Richwine) Lundy passed away on Wednesday October 30, 2024, at Thornwald Home in Carlisle, PA. 

Born on Sunday December 11, 1927, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mildred (Bowers) Hamilton.

Janey was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Carlisle.

Janey is survived by her two sons: Thomas (wife Marysol) Richwine of Gardners, PA.,...

Dorothy Lamason

Dorothy Lamason

Oct 29, 2024

Dorothy M. Lamason, aged 96, of Carlisle, passed away on October 29th, 2024. Dorothy was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on February 25th, 1928. 

Dorothy was well known for her kind heart and her willingness to help others. She enjoyed taking care of those around her, especially her family. Dorothy hosted Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, as she was a wonderful cook. She...

M. Isabel Karper

M. Isabel Karper

Oct 29, 2024

Isabel Calaman Karper age, 101 born October 17th, 1923, passed away on October 29th, 2024. The wife of Thomas Karper deceased, and Benjamin Ritter deceased. She was dearly loved by her son, Raymond Ritter deceased, also by her surviving children, son John Ritter wife Glenda; daughter, Patricia Kennedy, husband Larry; daughter Cynthia Zook husband Randell; son Dale Ritter, wife Amy;...

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