Obituaries
Joyce J. Mcclure
Jun 5, 2017
Joyce J. McClure, age 93, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle.She was born October 5, 1923 in Philadelphia to the late Clarence and Winifred (Jeffrey) Jenkins.Joyce was active in the Methodist church and the United Methodist Women. She loved her cats but especially loved spending time with her family.She is...
Martha A. Albright
Jun 4, 2017
Martha A. Albright, age 82, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 in her home. She was born October 6, 1934 in Doubling Gap to the late George and Florence (Bouder) Miller.She is survived by: her husband of 53 years, John M. Albright, Jr.; two children, James D. (wife Lynda) Reiber IV of Carlisle, and Diane (husband Barry) Gordon...
Harold Lloyd Anderson
Jun 4, 2017
Harold Lloyd Anderson, age 74, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle with his loving family at his side.He was born August 12, 1942 in Bedford, PA to the late Joseph W. and Mildred Virginia (Nave) Anderson.Harold attended Bedford Area High School. He was a truck driver for over 40 years. He...
Samuel J. Good, Jr.
Jun 4, 2017
Samuel J. Good, Jr., age 90, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.He was born January 7, 1927 in Robesonia, PA to the late Samuel J. and Helen I. (Fischer) Good, Sr., and was the widow of Dorothy L. (Schwartz) Good.Samuel retired from Daily Express Trucking after 30 years...
Paul H. Gutshall
May 28, 2017
Paul H. “Doc” Gutshall, age 86, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.He was born August 7, 1930 in Carlisle to the late Edward M. and Fannie (Weary) Gutshall.Doc served his country honorably in the Marines during the Korean War. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and was involved in the Boy Scouts program at...
Rebecca "Becky" Bush
May 26, 2017
Rebecca “Becky” Bush, 76, of Carlisle, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Harrisburg.Becky was born July 14, 1940 in Meadville to the late Homer and Hannah Brown Prusia.In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, camping and fishing, but her greatest joy came from her family. Becky will be remembered as a hard worker...
Rev. Sharonn D. Halderman
May 24, 2017
Rev. Sharonn D. Halderman, age 75, of Boiling Springs, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at M.S. Hershey Medical Center with her loving family at her side.She was born June 18, 1941, in Wiseman’s Run, Doddridge County, WV to the late Berlin D. and Helen (Wakefield) Davis.Pastor Sharonn served as United Methodist Clergy for 32 years, becoming Licensed to Preach...
Winnifred V. B. Beam
May 24, 2017
Winnifred V. B. Beam, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Cumberland Crossings.She was born September 16, 1929 in Roxbury to the late Paul and Pearl (Jones) Beecher and was the widow of Calvin A. Beam, Sr.Winnifred was previously employed by the Valley Baking Company, Leader Nursing Home and the Musselman Canning factory. She was a...
Wilma B. Prescott
May 24, 2017
Wilma B. Prescott, 93, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Cumberland Crossings with her loving family by her side.She was born on July 13, 1923 in Adelphia, NJ. Wilma attended Dickinson College where she played first violin with the orchestra and was elected Homecoming Queen. She graduated in 1945 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy....
Col. Pearl Eleanor Tucker, Usaf (Ret.)
May 22, 2017
Col. Tucker passed away on May 22nd at Claremont Nursing Home in Carlisle, PA. Pearl had a special kindness and a wonderful sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially her nieces and nephews, Jennifer Ferry and husband Jack Ferry of Marysville, PA, Kathleen Jones, of Mechanicsburg, PA, Robert Feldman of Lake Ariel, PA,...
Peggy Jean Tyndall
May 21, 2017
Peggy Jean Tyndall, age 63, of Newville, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her home.She was born September 30, 1953 in Washington, DC to Louise (Sacra) (husband Charlie) Cairns of Chambersburg and the late Royce East. Peggy was formerly employed by the Department of Defense and currently worked in the Fulfillment Center at Office Max. She enjoyed crafts, reading...
Levone N. Kail
May 21, 2017
Levone N. Kail, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 6, 1929 in Carlisle to the late John Thomas and Bertha Florence (Baughman) Lebo. Levone enjoyed working 1000-piece wildlife jigsaw puzzles and loved traveling, especially her cruises to Alaska and the Caribbean....
Janet F. Catarino
May 20, 2017
Janet Fay (Demarest) Catarino, Age 75 of Boiling Springs, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, May 20. Born November 7, 1941 in Plainfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John F. Demarest and Emma E. (Houston) Demarest.Janet was a graduate of South Plainfield High School Class of 1959, South Plainfield, New Jersey. Janet was elected Football Queen...
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...