Obituaries

Feb 18, 2018

Francis “LeVere” Boone, age 82, of Carlisle, entered into heaven on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Hospital. He was born November 14, 1935 in Enola to the late William W. and Mary Irene (Minium) Boone. LeVere honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Iowa as a cook from...

Feb 17, 2018

Fay R. Finkey, age 88, of Dillsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. She was born February 11, 1930 in Carlisle to the late Tolbert and Ida (Smith) Murphy and was the widow of Donald E. Finkey, who passed January 4, 1997. Fay retired from her...

Feb 16, 2018

Alma Ruth Fahnestock, age 100, of Richland, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Richland Christian Home, Richland. She was born May 19, 1917 in Carlisle to the late Benjamin and Ruth V. (Buffington) Lebo and was the widow of Lloyd Minnich Fahnestock who passed December 7, 1997. They had been married 61...

Feb 13, 2018

Leonard W. “Bill” Mackereth, age 88, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Duncannon. He was born July 8, 1929 in Park Head, MD to the late Leonard W. and Cora M. (Reed) Mackereth and was the widower of Katheryn A. (Fradiska) Mackereth who passed August 9, 2017. They had been married 66 years....

Feb 13, 2018

Nancy Lee (Payne) Delisanti, age 73, of Carlisle, died February 13, 2018. She was born December 8, 1944 in Seattle, WA to the late Colonel (Retired) Thomas A. Payne and Molly Jean (LaMaine) Payne of Edmonds, WA. She is survived by: her husband of 47 years, Colonel (Retired) Neal J. Delisanti; son, Neal A. (Lisa) Delisanti of Fairport, NY; daughters,...

Feb 9, 2018

Carl W. “Bill” Jones III, 77, of Gardners, died unexpectedly Friday, February 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1940 in Gadsden, AL, a son of the late Carl W. Jr. and Sarah Louise Palmer Jones. Bill proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era as a sailor in the US Navy. His service included work as...

Feb 8, 2018

Donald W. Brunner, age 72, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 7, 1946 in Altoona to the late James Milton and Helen (Garman) Brunner. Donald loved to go to flea markets and yard sales. He enjoyed vacationing, especially going on cruises and visiting Florida, and spending time with his family. Donald...

Feb 8, 2018

Richie E. Miller, age 46, of Newville, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his home. He was born September 12, 1971 at Lackland AFB, TX to Richard E. Miller of Newville and Vicki I. (Sanders) Miller of Dallastown. Richie was a 1989 graduate of Carlisle High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army during Operation...

Feb 8, 2018

Feb 7, 2018

Donald S. “Pap” Lynch, age 71, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 20, 1946 in Carlisle to the late Earl S. and Phyllis J. (Smith) Lynch and was the husband of Barbara (Taylor) Lynch, to whom he was married for 49 years. Donald retired after 43...

Feb 6, 2018

Donald Jay Bowermaster, age 81, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 5, 1936 in Carlisle to the late Preston E. and Catharine (Derick) Bowermaster. Donald retired from Carlisle Tire and Rubber as a foreman. He loved woodworking, spending time with family and collected coins and stamps. Donald was always available to...

Feb 6, 2018

LTC Jason Dale “Goody” Good, age 42, of Carlisle, PA passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born September 24, 1975 in Akron, OH to Dale Rayne Good of Kent, OH and the late Jean Ann (Whitmire) Good. He is survived by: his wife of 17 years, Terra Ann (Toulson) Good of Carlisle; two children,...

Feb 5, 2018

Helen Marie Kienzler, age 86, of Newville and formerly of Greensburg, PA passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at Green Ridge Village, Newville with her loving husband by her side. She was born April 10, 1931 in Manor, PA (Westmoreland County) to the late William Earl and Helen Estelle (Kreuzberger) Stairs. Prior to her retirement, Helen worked as a department...

Feb 2, 2018

Edwin Paul “Ed” Sharo, age 89, of Boiling Springs, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Thornwald Home. He was born August 23, 1928 in Pittsburgh to the late Paul and Martha Sharo and was the widower of Phyllis (Pullishy) Sharo who passed April 13, 2012. Ed graduated from Duquesne High School where he was a starting linebacker and...

Feb 1, 2018

M. Jeanne Auman, age 95, died peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2018 with loving family by her side at the Thornwald Nursing Home, Carlisle. She was born October 16, 1922 in Pittsburgh to the late George and Mary Katherine (Schaeffer) Swartz and was the widow of George A. Auman who passed March 12, 2012. They had been married for 67...

Feb 1, 2018

William P. Dove, age 77, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill with his loving wife, Peggy, by his side. He was born July 4, 1940 in Harrisburg to the late Lloyd and Lela (Caplinger) Dove. Bill was an owner/operator truck driver. He worked for North American Van Lines and Kenosha Auto Transport...

Jan 30, 2018

Craig Stuart McCorkel, age 54, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 21, 1963 in Hershey to Paul W. McCorkel of Myerstown and the late Mary M. (Ewing) McCorkel. Craig was a self-employed general contractor for much of his life. He later worked for various concrete and paving companies, including Stonesifer Paving,...

Jan 28, 2018

Arlene C. Lusk, age 71, of Newville, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving children. She was born April 17, 1946 in Brick Town, NJ to the late Ralph and Lee(Frankie) Aversa. Arlene graduated from high school in Brick Town, NJ and went on to pursue a career in Cosmetology in Manchester, NH. At the time...

Jan 28, 2018

Valjoy E. Goulding, age 82, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at her residence. She was born June 21, 1935 in York to the late Charles W. and Elda A. (Roupp) Bender and was the widow of Jerry B. Goulding who passed May 4, 1991. They had been married for 35 years. Valjoy was a graduate of Gettysburg...

Jan 28, 2018

Joan C. Heckman, age 91 of Carlisle, passed away, Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. She was born September 18, 1926 in Carlisle to the late Paul O. and Mary C. (Crain) Sunday and was the widow of Robert M. Heckman who passed January 30, 2007. Joan was a homemaker who was devoted to her family and...