Obituaries
Paul Rhodes Cummings
May 16, 2017
January 26, 1956 - May 16, 2017 Paul passed away suddenly on May 16th at his home leaving his family and friends bereft and saddened, but remembering his eventful and joyous life. Paul was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 26, 1956 to John and Maycle Cummings. He was raised in Suffern, New York. He received his bachelor’s degree in...
Marion L. Foreman
May 14, 2017
Marion L. Foreman, age 95, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle.She was born July 3, 1921 in Canisteo, NY to the late Dr. Hugh R. Magill and Marion Liggett Flickinger and was the widow of Col. Charles A. Foreman, (USAF Ret.).Marion graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, TN with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts. She...
Dennis Lee Martin
May 13, 2017
Dennis Lee Martin, age 69, of Newville, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born June 7, 1947 in Gettysburg to the late Charles Richard Martin, Sr. and Lois Marie (Franklin) Martin and was married to Vivian Kay (Foster) Martin.Dennis retired from the PA Fish Commission.He is survived by: his wife of 50...
James J. Macdonald
May 11, 2017
James J. Macdonald, 93, of Carlisle passed into eternity on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Waltham, MA on December 6, 1923 to the late John D. and Esther C. Macdonald. From age 13-17, Jim attended The Farm and Trades School on Thompson Island in Boston Harbor, which laid a...
Terry W. Fahnestock
May 10, 2017
Terry W. Fahnestock, age 50, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born September 8, 1966 in Carlisle to Raymond Fahnestock and Betty J. (Shirley) Oyler. Terry graduated from Carlisle High School and worked as a sales associate at Pilot and Loves for over 15 years. In addition to his parents, Terry is survived by: a son,...
Frank J. Meck, Jr.
May 8, 2017
Frank John Meck, Jr., age 78, of Carlisle passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center surrounded by his loving family.He was born December 14, 1938 in Tamaqua to the late Frank J. Meck, Sr. and Hilda E. (Rinkenberg) Meck Lyba.Frank was a graduate of Penn State University. He retired from the Carlisle Area School...
John W. H. "Jack" Weaver
May 5, 2017
John W. H. “Jack” Weaver, age 85, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017.He was born August 14, 1931 in Harrisburg to the late Edwin F. Weaver, Jr. and Christine (Happel) Weaver.Jack graduated from John Harris High School, Class of 1949, and Ursinus College in 1953 with a degree in Business Administration. He then enlisted in the United States...
Mary E. Barrick
May 2, 2017
Mary E. Barrick, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Forest Park Health Care Center, Carlisle. She was born August 15, 1929 in Clearfield to the late Milton and Emma (Henry) Henry and was the widow of Robert A. Barrick, Sr. Mary had worked at the Carlisle Hospital, Lamberton Middle School and Howard Johnson Restaurant....
M. Grace Miller
May 1, 2017
M. Grace Miller, age 102, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 in Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.She was born July 20, 1914 in Concord, PA (Franklin County) to the late Frank W. and Cora M. (Widney) Harris and was the widow of Dwight E. Miller who passed in 1970.Grace enjoyed cooking, sewing, bead crafting, quilting, canning and doing volunteer...
Barbara R. Thain
Apr 30, 2017
Barbara Rita Thain, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg.She was born August 17, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Kayel) Winn and was the widow of William Harry Thain.Barbara spent most of her adult life selling insurance in the Melbourne, FL area and was an...
Nancy L. Hallock
Apr 29, 2017
Nancy L. Hallock, age 71, of Linthicum, MD, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born March 24, 1946 in Williamsport to the late Frank and Christine (Lapka) Luke. Nancy was a graduate of Lycoming College where she worked her way through school as secretary to the school’s president. During her time there, she played...
Bruce E. Sokol
Apr 25, 2017
Bruce Edward Sokol, born 5-27-50 departed this world peacefully at home. He leaves behind beloved granddaughter Kimura, children Jennifer and Tommy, and numerous friends. He was an amateur pilot, skydiver, scuba diver, rock climber and proud marine combat veteran. He will be missed.
Brenda G. Blood
Apr 25, 2017
Brenda G. Blood, age 71, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 1, 1945 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Daniel and Mildred (Canady) Herndon.Brenda’s family will remember her as an extremely hardworking woman with a gift for cooking and who was very outgoing and personable.She is survived by: her husband of...
Darlene M. Jumper
Apr 24, 2017
Darlene M. Jumper, age 76, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at her residence.She was born October 12, 1940 in Carlisle to the late John E. and Evelyn (Shultz) Stine and was the widow of Paul Jumper, Sr. who passed in December 2014.Darlene retired from G.S. Electric and formerly worked as a cook at Zizzi’s on the Holly...
Captain Arthur C. George (Usa Ret.)
Apr 23, 2017
Captain Arthur C. George, (USA Ret.), age 94, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 and went to be with his Blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ at Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born October 14, 1922 in Summerdale to the late William F. and Bertha Bell (Baker) George and was the widower of Joyce L. (King)...
Geraldine J. "Nan" Engle
Apr 22, 2017
Geraldine J. “Nan” Engle, age 87, of Carlisle and formerly of Churchtown, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center.She was born October 20, 1929 in Plainfield to the late William and M. Isabelle (Miller) Taylor and was the widow of Robert D. Engle, Sr. who passed July 19, 1996.Geraldine retired from the US Army War...
Mary E. Rice
Apr 21, 2017
Mary E. Rice, age 93, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Thornwald Home.She was born November 2, 1923 in Shannondale, PA to the late Charles A. and Elsie Rosella (Sayers) Wolfgong and was the widow of Paul E. Rice who passed March 12, 2011.Mary retired as a Teacher’s Aide after serving for many years with the...
Mary Louise Neal
Apr 20, 2017
Mary Louise Neal, age 85, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was born July 5, 1931 in Carlisle to the late Charles and Bertha Catherine (Bosquin) Wileman and was the widow of Maynard E. Neal, Sr. Mary retired from both the Carlisle Hospital and Manor Care Health Services as Director of Housekeeping. She...
Colonel Leonard A. "Len" Spirito (Ret)
Apr 19, 2017
Colonel Leonard A. “Len” Spirito (RET) died on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia on July 28, 1927, the son of the late Americo and Angela Spirito. He is survived by: his wife Virginia, to whom he was lovingly married for 62 years; three daughters, Laura, Pamela, and Sabrina; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to...
Kim C. Raraigh
Apr 15, 2017
Kim C. Raraigh, age 66, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2017.He was born April 5, 1951 in Kittanning, PA.Kim retired after 30 years of service at PPG. He was formerly employed by Peterman’s Power Equipment, R&W New Holland and North Middleton Parks. He was a 1969 graduate of Kittanning High School. Kim loved hunting, fishing and camping...
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