Obituaries
Thomas M."Tommy" Kendle
Mar 25, 2017
Thomas M. “Tommy” Kendle, age 68, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his home. He was born December 20, 1948 in Carlisle, PA to the late Jack and Madeline (Mellott) Kendle.Tommy was a 1967 graduate of Carlisle High School and worked at the Naval Supply Depot until his retirement. Thomas enjoyed building model cars and working outside.He...
Helen Charmaine Wise
Mar 23, 2017
Helen Charmaine Wise, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 23, 2017.She was born June 28, 1937 in Carlisle to the late Charles and Helen (Heberlig) Reeder.Charmaine attended Boiling Springs High School and was a member of Barnitz United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, going to...
Ernest R. Forbes, Jr.
Mar 21, 2017
Ernest R. Forbes, Jr., age 75, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017.He was born November 4, 1941 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Ernest R. Sr. and Katherine (Payne) Forbes.Ernest attended Atlantic City High School and completed his GED at the US Army War College. He proudly served in the United States Army, 8th Infantry, serving at...
J Fred Quigley
Mar 21, 2017
J Fred Quigley, age 70, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.He was born December 6, 1946 in Carlisle to the late Doris (Brown) Quigley Pratt.Fred was a 1965 graduate of Carlisle High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University with both a Bachelors and Masters in music education. He retired from...
Robert W. Kauffman
Mar 20, 2017
Robert W. Kauffman, age 74, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born December 15, 1942 in Cumberland County to the late John and Edith (Cline) Kauffman. Robert will be remembered for his daily routine of quietly walking from the shelter where he laid his head to the soup kitchen where...
Shawn M. Ross
Mar 20, 2017
Shawn M. Ross, age 44, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 1, 1972 in Carlisle to Roxanne (Fry) Ross of Carlisle and the late Thomas A. Ross.
Shawn was employed as a forklift operator for Allen Distribution Center, Carlisle. He loved hunting, fishing and video games, and most of all...
Richelle A. Harrison
Mar 19, 2017
Richelle A. Harrison, age 57, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her home. She was born November 17, 1959 in Schenectady, NY to Joan Boswell (Scott) Harrison of Carlisle.
Richelle was a 1977 graduate of Carlisle High School and was a member of Bethel AME Church of Carlisle. Affectionately known as “Shelly” and “Shell”, she loved...
Richard D. Foreman, Sr.
Mar 18, 2017
Richard D. Foreman, Sr., age 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.He was born August 6, 1931 in Burnt Cabins, PA to the late J. Warren and Louella M. (Waters) Foreman.Richard worked tirelessly as a farmer, and in his spare time restored old tractors. His family was truly his life, even extending...
Helen Fay Divens
Mar 17, 2017
Helen Fay Divens, age 82, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Cumberland Crossings Nursing Home, Carlisle.She was born November 27, 1934 in Burnt Cabins, PA to the late Lewis and Ellen (Ramage) Krugh and was the widow of Berlyn Divens.An Orbisonia Area High School graduate, Helen worked as an office worker for many years, retiring from...
Ronald R. Defenderfer
Mar 17, 2017
Ronald R. Defenderfer, age 60, passed suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.He is survived by his son, Eric R. (and wife Kendra) Defenderfer of Amberson; two brothers, Edward and Terry; two sisters, Cheryl and Virginia; and three grandchildren, Cameron, Miranda and Bristol. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his...
Olive Bolinger
Mar 7, 2017
Olive Bolinger, age 85, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle.She was born February 14, 1932 in Wood, PA to the late Harry and Mary (Birosh) Poleck and was the widow of Ronald Bolinger and her second husband, Edward Glass.Olive was passionate with keeping a clean house and tidy yard. She loved...
Vicki J. Fox
Mar 7, 2017
Vicki J. Fox, age 42, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, March 09, 2017 at the Harrisburg Hospital. She was born August 6, 1974 in Lancaster to Margaret (Peiffer) Patrick of Carlisle and the late George Hackenberger. Vicki loved taking her kids camping and vacationing to Wildwood, NJ, Virginia waterparks, Knoebels Amusement Park and Erie. In addition to her mother, Vicki...
Diane Sunday Beam
Mar 6, 2017
Diane Sunday Beam, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at her residence.She was born March 12, 1929 in Carlisle to the late Wilbert and Margaret (Brubaker) Sunday and was the widow of Clyde O. Beam.Diane was a teacher's aide in the Carlisle School system and worked at Dickinson College. She loved to exercise, was an avid...
Zachary J. Ziegler
Mar 5, 2017
Zachary J. "Ziggy" Ziegler, age 32, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 5, 2017.He was born February 6, 1985 in Carlisle to Jack W. and Darlene K. (Mellinger) Ziegler of Newville.Ziggy was a 2003 graduate of Big Spring High School and later earned a business degree from HACC. He also attended the Art Institute of York where he...
Franklin Shields
Mar 5, 2017
Franklin Shields, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center, Carlisle.He was born July 6, 1925 in Orrstown to the late Benjamin N. and Naomi G.(Tarner) Shields and was the widower of Esther Irene (McKee) Shields.Franklin worked for Carlisle Tire & Rubber and retired from the maintenance department at Dickinson College....
Scott D. Smith
Mar 1, 2017
Scott D. "Smitty" Smith, age 58, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.He was born December 23, 1958 in Mechanicsburg to Shirley E. (Bishop) Smith and the late Norman A. Smith, Jr.Smitty was a forklift driver for Allen Distribution and was a paper carrier for the Patriot News. He was very involved with Toys for Tots and...
Carren L. Chestnut
Mar 1, 2017
Carren L. Chestnut, age 61, of Boiling Springs, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.She was born September 25, 1955 in Carlisle to Roger "Pete" Calaman and the late Dorothy (Morrow) Calaman.Carren was the office manager for Mira Orthopedics for Dr. Alan Mira's entire career of 39 years. She loved to read and collected Longaberger...
Robert J. "Bob" Koester, Sr.
Mar 1, 2017
Robert J. "Bob" Koester, Sr., age 90, of Carlisle and formerly of Scranton, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle after a brief illness.He was born March 31, 1926 in Scranton to the late Christian and Marie (Dupre) Koester. He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Ann M. (Wielebinski) Koester...
Blanche M. Bousum
Feb 24, 2017
Blanche M. Bousum, age 91, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Carlisle and Landisburg, passed away, Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Bridges at Bent Creek.She was born April 29, 1925 in Oliver Township, Perry County to the late Samuel J. and Ruth P. (Reisinger) Burkepile and was the widow of Joseph D. Bousum.Blanche was a 1944 graduate of the former...
Bettie J. Henry
Feb 22, 2017
Bettie J. Henry, age 90, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the home of her daughter while surrounded by her loving family.She was born October 30, 1926 in Wyomissing, PA to the late Joel and Elsie (Diehl) Daniel and was the widow of James B. Henry, Sr.Bettie was formerly an Associate real estate broker for over 35...
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