Obituaries
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...
Clifton L. Mercer
Apr 14, 2017
Clifton L. “Clif” Mercer, age 84, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2017 at his residence.He was born March 27, 1933 in Kabletown, West Virginia to the late Joseph and Viola (Clingenberger) Mercer and was the widower of Phyllis M. (Kidwell) Mercer.A 1951 graduate of Charlestown High School, Clifton retired from Kinney Shoes, after serving for 41 years, last...
Raymond E. "Mo" Moser
Apr 13, 2017
Raymond E. “Mo” Moser, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.He was born May 23, 1937 in Pittsburgh to the late Ralph and Anna Jane (Murray) Moser and was the husband of Betty (Ludwig) Moser, to whom he was lovingly married for 60 years.Raymond, also known as...
Leroy B. Sheaffer
Apr 13, 2017
Leroy B. Sheaffer, 78, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 in his home while surrounded by his loving family. Born September 16, 1938 in Carlisle to the late John and Gertrude Sheaffer.Leroy loved to spend his free time playing baseball in town leagues, bowling at the Eagles and watching the Phillies. He was formerly employed as a school...
Thomas L. Frey
Apr 13, 2017
Thomas L. Frey, 77, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family. Born November 21, 1939 in Shippensburg, he was a son of the late Alfred Richard Frey and Mary Printz Frey Hemminger. Tom was a 1957 graduate of Shippensburg High School. He was a member of Elks...
Helen M. Shellehamer
Apr 9, 2017
Helen M. Shellehamer, age 96, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Cumberland Crossings. She was born March 8, 1921 in Boiling Springs to the late Gordon and Myrtle (Baker) Whitcomb and was the widow of Earl D. Shellehamer. Helen was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and later the Carlisle Commercial College. She retired after serving...
Jane Grosz Keller
Apr 9, 2017
Jane Grosz Keller, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Messiah Lifeways Nursing Home, Mechanicsburg. She was born October 29, 1925 in Middlesex, PA and was the widow of Raymond Keller. Jane retired as executive secretary for Eaton-Dikeman Filtration Sciences Corp. She was a long-time member of the former Grace United Methodist Church and the Carlisle...
Robert H. "Bob" Rumpf
Apr 9, 2017
Robert H. “Bob” Rumpf, age 88, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Cumberland Crossings Nursing Home, Carlisle.He was born May 30, 1928 in Philadelphia to the late Harry and Emma (Schneider) Rumpf and was the widower of Marjorie (Wolf) Rumpf who passed in September 2011.Bob graduated from Northeast Public High School in Philadelphia in 1945 and...
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