Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jane Mason Rhodes
Feb 22, 2017
Jane Mason Rhodes, age 56, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at her residence.She was born December 19, 1960 in Roanoke, VA to the late John Farmer and Charlotte Ruth (Heinzelman) Mason.Jane had a love of fine arts and was very active in the PTO and Girl Scouts.She is survived by: her husband, Keith Rhodes; a...
John M. Remaly
Feb 20, 2017
John M. Remaly, 91, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2017, at Chapel Pointe of Carlisle. He was born on July 30, 1925, in Baltimore MD, to the late Rev. Francis E. and Mary Beiber Remaly.He was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1943; received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the former Shippensburg State Teacher's College in...
Larry J. Piper, Sr.
Feb 19, 2017
Larry J. Piper, Sr., age 71, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his residence.He was born May 31, 1945 in Carlisle to the late George H. and Dorothy P. (Coover) Piper and was the widower of Kay W. (Barrick) Piper who passed April 14, 2016.Larry retired from the United States Navy as a Petty Officer...
Rick A. Noll
Feb 14, 2017
Rick A. Noll, age 58, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.He was born February 16, 1958 in Newport to the late Dale E. and Betty M. (Britcher) Noll.Rick was a 1976 graduate of Newport High School and a 1982 graduate of Gannon University, Erie, PA. He owned and operated a landscaping company...
Mary I. Black
Feb 13, 2017
Mary I. Black, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center, Carlisle.She was born August 22, 1929 in Mt. Holly Springs to the late Ira E. and Elva (Bitner) Cohill and was the widow of William J. Black, Jr.Mary worked for many years at Reeves Hoffman Crystal Plant in Carlisle. She...
William L. Wolfe
Feb 12, 2017
William L. Wolfe, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday February 12, 2017 at his residence.He was born August 10, 1925 in Carlisle to the late Raymond S. Sr. and Anna M. (Gelsinger) Wolfe and was the widower of Betty J. (Guthrie) Wolfe.Bill retired from United Telephone Company of PA as a cable supervisor where his wife Betty served as...
Shirley Fay Mitchell
Feb 12, 2017
Shirley Fay Mitchell, age 78, of Landisburg, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.She was born August 2, 1938 in Cumberland County to the late Walter Jacob and Elsie (Moore) Kirkpatrick and was the widow of John Henry Mitchell. Shirley and John had been married 43 years.Shirley formerly worked at Reeves Hoffman Crystal Plant in...
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