Obituaries

Jean A. Ritter

Jean A. Ritter

Oct 12, 2016

Jean A. Ritter, age 94, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016.She was the widow of Myron U. Ritter and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, New Kingstown.She is survived by three children, Vickie (Martin) Coover, Andrew J. (Tina) Ritter, both of Mechanicsburg and Laurie J. Foose of Dillsburg; grandchildren, Michelle Coover, Mimi Culbertson, Jenna Meister, Aaron...

Joyce Lorraine Bruner

Joyce Lorraine Bruner

Oct 12, 2016

Joyce Lorraine (Sharp) Bruner, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.She was born March 18, 1933 in Shamokin to the late George Thomas Sharp, Sr. and Edith (Erdman) Sharp.Joyce received her GED from Shamokin High School. She worked several years for the U.S. Government, at both New Cumberland and Letterkenny...

Jeanne T. Bowers

Jeanne T. Bowers

Oct 10, 2016

Jeanne T. Bowers, age 71 of Carlisle, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle.She was born April 8, 1945 in Columbus, GA to the late Owen W. Jr and Evelyn (Chiles) Thomason.On June 8, 1968 Jeanne was married to John H. "Jack" Bowers, the love of her life. It is of great comfort...

Paul F. "Fred" Brewbaker, Sr.

Paul F. "Fred" Brewbaker, Sr.

Oct 8, 2016

Paul F. "Fred" Brewbaker, Sr., age 74, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.He was born February 14, 1942 in Carlisle to the late Paul R. and Evelyn (Piper) Brewbaker.Fred graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in 1960 and then proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1985,...

Milton A. "Jake" Jacoby

Milton A. "Jake" Jacoby

Oct 6, 2016

Milton A. "Jake" Jacoby, 80 of Clayton, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 6, 2016 surrounded by his family at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, NC.Jake was born in Boiling Springs on June 23, 1936 to the late Mae and Arthur Jacoby. He retired from IBM in Kingston, NY with over 25 years of service. Jake was a...

Col. Mary Jane Carr, (Ret.)

Col. Mary Jane Carr, (Ret.)

Oct 4, 2016

Col. Mary Jane Carr, (Ret.) age 94, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Cumberland Crossings.She was born August 30, 1922 in Star Junction, PA to the late Frank and Janet (Morris) Carr.Mary Jane was a retired United States Army nurse whose service spanned World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War and ended her career at...

Karen L. (Deaner) Ilgenfritz

Karen L. (Deaner) Ilgenfritz

Oct 4, 2016

Karen L. (Deaner) Ilgenfritz, age 49, of Newville, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at her residence after a long battle with cancer.She was born October 9, 1966 in Harrisburg to Robert Deaner of Carlisle and the late Dorothy (Erney) Deaner.Karen worked as an analyst for 27 years for United Telephone, Sprint, Embarq...

Clarence R. "Bob" Leiby

Clarence R. "Bob" Leiby

Oct 3, 2016

Clarence R. "Bob" Leiby, age 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Church of God Home, Carlisle.He was born November 16, 1941 in Spring Township, Perry County to the late Robert and Florence (Hoffman) Leiby.Bob was a lifetime member of the York County Racing Club where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was...

Lois W. Anderson

Lois W. Anderson

Sep 30, 2016

Lois W. Anderson, age 89, longtime resident of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 in Virginia.She was born April 20, 1927 in Huntingdon County, PA to the late Esco and Olive (Cutshall) Wilson and was the widow of Harold E. Anderson.In 1947, Lois earned a degree as a Registered Nurse from the Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing. She...

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Walker

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Walker

Sep 29, 2016

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Walker, age 86, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Manor Care, Carlisle.She was born March 3, 1930 in Scotland to the late Melvin D. and Catherine (Brenneman) Gochenauer and was the widow of Merle E. Walker who passed October of 1993.Dottie worked at the U Wanna Wash Dress Factory in Newville. She enjoyed canning...

Evelyn M. Milligan

Evelyn M. Milligan

Sep 22, 2016

Evelyn M. Milligan, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was born October 19, 1924 to the late Leon and Mabel (Deacon) Braddock and was the widow of William T. Milligan Sr.Evelyn is survived by three daughters, Linda (and husband Charles) Chur of Monticello, MN, Joyce Milligan of Sicklerville, NJ and Janet Avallone of Carlisle; a...

Colonel Lloyd J. Matthews, Usa Ret.

Colonel Lloyd J. Matthews, Usa Ret.

Sep 19, 2016

Colonel Lloyd J. Matthews, USA Ret., died in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Monday, September 19, 2016 after a brief illness at the age of 86. He was born on November 25, 1929, in Clinton, Oklahoma. His father was Lloyd Jerald Matthews, a meat market proprietor and later an Oklahoma State Trooper; his mother was lola Cork Matthews, a homemaker. Educated in...

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Fisher

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Fisher

Sep 18, 2016

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Fisher, age 58, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.She was born June 25, 1958 in Carlisle to the late Morris and Gloria Metzger and was the widow of the late Arthur "Corky" Fisher.Cindy was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and was employed by the U.S. Army War...

Velva B. Lebo

Velva B. Lebo

Sep 17, 2016

Velva B. Lebo, age 77, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at her residence.She was born July 14, 1939 in Harrisburg to the late Merle and Margaret (Kline) Barrick.Velva was a 1957 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School and retired from Dickinson College after working in the circulation library. She was a member of Carlisle United Methodist Church.She...

Mary "Jane" Boldosser

Mary "Jane" Boldosser

Sep 17, 2016

Mary "Jane" Boldosser, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.She was born December 26, 1928 in Newville to the late Paul and Anna (Fry) Hoover.Jane was a 1946 graduate of Big Spring High School and was in the first graduating LPN class at Carlisle Hospital in 1947. She was employed by the...

William R. Klinger

William R. Klinger

Sep 17, 2016

William R. Klinger, age 72, of Boiling Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA while surrounded by his loving family.He was born September 26, 1943 in Glen Ridge, NJ to Laura Mae (Bickhart) Klinger of Port Trevorton and the late Carl Raymond Klinger.Bill was a 1961 graduate...

Pearl Lebo Byron

Pearl Lebo Byron

Sep 13, 2016

Pearl Lebo Byron, age 96, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Church of God Home.She was born May 3, 1920 in South Middleton Township to the late David and Retta Belle (Raudabaugh) Lebo and was the widow of the late William Francis Byron. Pearl retired from McCoy Electronics after 19 years and was a member of...

Robert L. Shughart, Sr.

Robert L. Shughart, Sr.

Sep 13, 2016

Robert L. Shughart, Sr., age 62, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016.He was born March 4, 1954 in Carlisle to Sophia A. (Bohn) Shughart of Carlisle and the late Clarence S. Shughart.Robert retired after 41 years as a truck driver for Daily Express. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 101, of Carlisle, and was past...

Ralph L. Armbrust

Ralph L. Armbrust

Sep 13, 2016

Ralph L. Armbrust, age 78, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1938 in Greenport, Long Island, NY to the late Walter W. and Dorothy (Parizot) Armbrust.Ralph was a 1956 graduate of Mattituck High School, NY and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1957-1961. He served on...

Wayne S. Heberlig

Wayne S. Heberlig

Sep 12, 2016

Wayne S. Heberlig, age 92, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at his residence.He was born June 10, 1924 in W. Pennsboro Township to the late H. Earl and Mary (Peffer) Heberlig.Wayne was a 1943 graduate of Carlisle High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was...

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