Obituaries

Shirley A. Prosser Lamp

Shirley A. Prosser Lamp

Oct 15, 2017

Shirley Ann Prosser Lamp, age 71, of Carlisle, passed away, Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her home.She was born September 19, 1946 in Carlisle to the late Marshall and Evelyn (Lebo) Prosser.Shirley was a 1964 graduate of Carlisle High School and retired from Giant Food Stores as an accountant. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...

Nancy J. Miller

Nancy J. Miller

Oct 14, 2017

Nancy Jean Miller, age 85, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle. She was born August 24, 1932 in Pine Grove, PA to the late Claude R. and Mildred C. (Krum) Krammes and was the widow of Kenneth E. Miller. Nancy was a graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and attended the Ford...

Phillip C. "Phill" Reel

Phillip C. "Phill" Reel

Oct 8, 2017

Phillip C. “Phill” Reel, age 28, of Newville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 8, 2017.He was born June 7, 1989 (6-7-89) in New Haven, CT to John and Deborah (Focht) Reel of Newville.Phill attended Harrisburg University majoring in Geospatial studies. He loved technology and enjoyed working with computers. He enjoyed history and research, hiking and studying the Bible. Stories such...

Richard L. "Butch" Myers, Jr.

Richard L. "Butch" Myers, Jr.

Oct 8, 2017

Richard L. “Butch” Myers, Jr., age 67, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Transitions at Claremont, Carlisle.He was born October 21, 1949 in Carlisle to the late Richard L. and Rhoda (Steinour) Myers.Butch worked most of his life in construction, including Grove & Grove, Myers Builders, Shane Construction, McCoy Bros., Carlisle Syntec, ECI Group and retiring from...

Deborah K. Kotzmoyer Smyth

Deborah K. Kotzmoyer Smyth

Oct 7, 2017

Deborah K. Kotzmoyer Smyth, age 60, of Shermans Dale, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 7, 2017 at her home. She was born August 21, 1957 in Carlisle to the late Floyd and Grace A. (Fahnestock) Kotzmoyer. Deborah was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and had worked at the former G.S. Electric in Carlisle. She enjoyed reading and watching...

Dean M. Hockensmith

Dean M. Hockensmith

Oct 6, 2017

Dean M. Hockensmith, 67, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 6, 2017. He is survived by his parents, John M. and Juanita Hockensmith of Harrisonville; his siblings: Michael Hockensmith, Sue Bressler, Dale Hockensmith, Scott Hockensmith, and Betsy White; his lifelong friend, Christine A. Hockensmith, their children Mandy and Cooper, and granddaughter Indira. All those...

John J. Hatch, Jr.

John J. Hatch, Jr.

Oct 5, 2017

Friends and family across the country are celebrating the life and mourning the death of a very special man, John Joseph Hatch, Jr. of Camp Hill, PA and Steamboat Springs CO. He passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his residence in PA. John was a powerfully good man; a wise and supportive friend and companion, a natural athlete; full...

Richard D. Bear

Richard D. Bear

Oct 3, 2017

Richard Duane Bear, age 68, of Carlisle, passed into eternal life Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born December 18, 1948 in Carlisle to the late Oren and Florence (Barrick) Bear. Richard graduated from Carlisle High School, Class of 1966 where he took auto shop. He worked at and operated Thumma’s Gulf and Richard’s Gulf on S. Hanover Street, Carlisle...

Ethan C. Smiley

Ethan C. Smiley

Oct 3, 2017

Ethan C. Smiley, age 15, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home.He was born December 1, 2001 to Alex Smiley of Duncannon and Brandy Smiley of Carlisle.In addition to his parents, Ethan is survived by: his brother, Peyton Alexander Smiley of Carlisle; his step-mother, Jen Smiley of Duncannon; step-father, Shaun Paul of Carlisle; his...

Helena S. Mcalister

Helena S. Mcalister

Oct 1, 2017

Helena S. McAlister, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.She was born May 7, 1935 in New Bloomfield, PA to the late Richard L. and Margaret (Shearer) Schuchman and was the widow of Lee R. McAlister who passed June 21, 1995.Helena was a 1953 graduate of Perry Joint High School, New Bloomfield,...

Alice C. "Sis" Mccartney

Alice C. "Sis" Mccartney

Sep 29, 2017

Alice C. “Sis” McCartney, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle. She was born March 20, 1926 in Wertzville, PA to the late Calvin G. and Alice C. (Messinger) Cook and was the widow of William J. McCartney who passed August 15, 2004. Alice was an active member of Carlisle...

Jennifer J. Benson

Jennifer J. Benson

Sep 29, 2017

Jennifer J. Benson, age 38, of Carlisle and formerly of New Jersey, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at her home.She was born August 20, 1979 in Union, NJ to the late Concetta R. (DeCaito) Skiba.Jennifer loved children and animals, especially her two cats. She enjoyed reading, attending concerts, cooking and caring for others.She is survived by: her husband of...

Jane L. Mccoy

Jane L. Mccoy

Sep 27, 2017

Jane L. McCoy, age 98, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at her home.She was born July 24, 1919 in Carlisle to the late Carson and Nellie J. (McCord) Eckard and was the widow of the late James I. McCoy.Jane was an avid bridge player. Earlier in life, she enjoyed dancing and attending and participating in dog shows...

Marlin L. Garman

Marlin L. Garman

Sep 25, 2017

Marlin L. Garman, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at his residence.He was born June 25, 1934 in Lower Frankford Township to the late Clarence Chester and Rebecca (Raudabaugh) Garman and was the widower of Betty P. (Johnson) Garman who passed April 24, 2008.Marlin honorably served in the United States Air Force during Korea before retiring....

Joy Lee Griffith

Joy Lee Griffith

Sep 25, 2017

Joy Lee Griffith, age 71, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.She was born March 31, 1946 in Carlisle to the late J. Leslie and Ruth A. (Rowe) Wilson. Joy was a 1964 graduate of Carlisle High School and a 1965 graduate of the Harrisburg Hospital Certified Laboratory Assistant program. She is survived...

Joseph O. Railing, Jr.

Joseph O. Railing, Jr.

Sep 25, 2017

Joseph O. Railing, Jr., age 59, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home.He was born October 23, 1957 in Carlisle to the late Shirley Ann (Ramp) Bricker.Joe was a 1976 graduate of Carlisle High School and retired from Carlisle Syntec after 38 years of employment. He was a member of: Moose Lodge #761, where he was...

William A. "Bill" Yocum, Jr.

William A. "Bill" Yocum, Jr.

Sep 23, 2017

William A. “Bill” Yocum, Jr., age 39, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle.He was born January 2, 1978 in Carlisle to Linda (Hockenberry) Starner of Carlisle and the late William A. Yocum, Sr.Bill was a graduate of Big Spring High School and worked at the Giant Food Store as a gas station attendant. He...

Norma L. Lingle

Norma L. Lingle

Sep 23, 2017

Norma L. Lingle, age 79, of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her residence.She was born May 25, 1938 in Philadelphia to the late Charles D. and Mildred (Jones) Law.Norma was a homemaker who doted on her family every chance she’d get, especially in playing the board game “Trouble”. Her family even extended...

Reverend Ronald F. Madeira

Reverend Ronald F. Madeira

Sep 21, 2017

Reverend Ronald F. Madeira, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his residence.He was born September 19, 1938 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Heister and Edna (Martin) Madeira.He graduated from John Harris High School in 1956 where he was active in school plays, band and choir. He attended Elizabethtown College, but graduated from Shippensburg University...

Richard L. "Doc" Kimmel

Richard L. "Doc" Kimmel

Sep 21, 2017

Richard L. “Doc” Kimmel, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.He was born August 17, 1934 in Carlisle to the late John D. and Bertha (Woods) Kimmel.Doc retired from the Silver Spring Elementary School in the Cumberland Valley School District after 22 years. He was honorably discharged from the...