Obituaries
Patricia Y. Schmidt
Jan 11, 2017
Patricia Yvonne Schmidt passed away peacefully on the afternoon of January 11, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born in Rutland, Vermont, to Edward and Dorothy Martell, and spent her youth and early adult years in Vermont and Massachusetts. Even after more than 50 years in Pennsylvania, her affection for the beauty and serenity of Vermont endured. Her love...
Evelyn M. Melisauskas
Jan 10, 2017
Evelyn M. Melisauskas, age 88, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle.She was born June 1, 1928 in Landisburg to the late Daniel C. and Mabel A. (Morrison) George and was the widow of Edmund Anthony Melisauskas.Evelyn is survived by: her sons, Edmund A. (and wife Veronica) Melisauskas, Jr. of Bluffton, SC...
Leonard W. Brunski
Jan 9, 2017
Leonard W. Brunski, age 90, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle.He was born July 3, 1926 in Sheatown, PA to the late Peter W. and Anna F. (Washcalis) Brunski.Leonard earned an Associate's degree from Williamsport Technical Institute and honorably served his country during World War II in the Army Air Force....
Dennis L. Wert
Jan 6, 2017
Dennis L. Wert, age 57, of Millersburg, died unexpectedly, Friday, January 6, 2017 at his residence.He was born October 9, 1959 in Carlisle to Doris Jean (Wolf) Wert of Carlisle and the late Ray E. Wert.Dennis worked as a forklift operator at M.I. Metals, Inc., Millersburg. He was an experienced carpenter and a "Jack of all Trades" and was a...
Paul M. Estep
Jan 5, 2017
Paul M. Estep, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his residence.He was born December 21, 1933 in York County, PA to the late Paul H. and Melissa (Hake) Estep.Paul was a technical school graduate in electrical motors. He was the owner/operator of Estep Electrical and worked as an electrical contractor for over 40 years. He...
Nicole Michelle Keeseman
Jan 3, 2017
Nicole M. Keeseman, age 27, of Carlisle, passed away January 3, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center.She was born February 16, 1989 in Carlisle to Lee Keeseman of Carlisle and Linda Hunt of Montana.Nicole loved spending time with her family and her children were her life. She loved shopping and always enjoyed going to the flea markets at Williams Grove every...
Martha Louise Martin
Jan 3, 2017
Martha Louise Martin, age 85, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.She was born September 15, 1931 in Carlisle to the late Ralph and Clara (Burgett) Kelly and was the widow of John Richard Martin who passed August 17, 1986.Martha was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. She had worked as a saleswoman...
James K. "Jim" Winters
Jan 3, 2017
James K. "Jim" Winters, Jr, age 68, of Carlisle, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends. This disease no longer has its hold on him and he is finally free.Jim was born February 25, 1948 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Chief Master Sergeant...
Margaret Reimer
Jan 2, 2017
Margaret Reimer, age 103, of Carlisle, died Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.She was born May 7, 1913 in Mahaffey, PA to the late Thomas R. and Marie (Thompson) McCracken and was the widow of Melvin L. Reimer to whom she was married for 59 years.Margaret was an educator in the Mahaffey School District followed by...
Amy Jolynn Keebler
Dec 31, 2016
Amy Jolynn Keebler, age 52, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center surrounded by loving family and friends.She was born August 5, 1964 in Carlisle to the late Paul D. and Nancy (Schroepfer) Stailey. Amy enjoyed camping at Deer Run Campground and spent a lot of time there. She enjoyed making new friends,...
Betty Elizabeth Nickel
Dec 31, 2016
Betty Elizabeth Nickel, age 87, entered into her Heavenly home on December 31, 2016 at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.She was born December 27, 1929 in Fayetteville to the late Charles and Rhoda Golden. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and Harvey Henry.Betty was a homemaker and loving Christian wife and mother to her husband, Charles and daughter, Sandra....
Mabel "Bert" Torrence
Dec 31, 2016
Mabel "Bert" Torrence passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.She was born on February 7, 1938 to the late Edward Gardner and Jeannette Burgyes Hays. She was a graduate of Carlisle High School and Penn State University. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband Lt. Col. James Edward Torrence who...
Vicki E. Gray
Dec 29, 2016
Vicki E. Gray, age 70, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence.She was born November 16, 1946 in Reading to the late Roger William and Isabel Jean (Swope) Gerhard.Vicki retired from Carlisle High School as a chemistry teacher. She had previously worked at Chambersburg and Northern high schools. She loved music and played the piano. She...
Barbara Ruth Davis
Dec 28, 2016
Barbara Ruth Davis, age 87, formerly of Saugerties, NY, Vero Beach, FL, and Mechanicsburg, PA, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle, PA. She was born January 22, 1929 in Johnson City, NY to the late Collins and Ruth (Nevell) Abbey. Barbara was a graduate of Windsor High School,...
Rosalie "Rodie" Israel
Dec 25, 2016
Rosalie "Rodie" Israel, age 77, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at her residence.She was born March 5, 1939 in Carroll Township, Perry County to the late Porter Lee and Sylvia Lorraine (Clegg) Owings.Rodie is survived by two daughters, Tammy (and husband Gary) Herr of New Cumberland and Tracy Highlands of Newville; a sister, Betty Owings of Shermans...
Elesa D. Kreiger
Dec 25, 2016
Elesa D. Kreiger, age 61, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.She was born January 11, 1955 in Carlisle to the late Harold and Ruth (Fink) Rought.Elesa was a 1972 graduate of Carlisle High School and she worked for United Telephone (which later became Sprint) for 27 years.She is survived by her husband...
Charles D. Fisher
Dec 25, 2016
Charles D. Fisher, age 78, of Newville, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side.He was born September 28, 1938 in Carlisle to the late William J. and Anna May (Wheeler) Fisher.Charles had formerly worked at Carlisle Tire & Rubber and also at Capital Products in Mechanicsburg. He loved western movies, Dallas...
Richard Betts
Dec 25, 2016
Richard "Rick" Betts, age 67, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his residence.He was born April 12, 1949 in Towanda, PA to the late Frederick K. and Yvonne (Kershner) Betts.Rick retired from the Office of Domestic Relations and was Past President of the Domestic Relations Association. He was an audiophile, music lover, sports aficionado and...
Jeffrey L. Paxton
Dec 21, 2016
Jeffrey L. Paxton, age 57, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his residence.He was born November 23, 1959 in Carlisle to Doris (Barker) Paxton of Carlisle and the late Robert L. Paxton.Jeff was a 1977 graduate of Carlisle High School. He worked construction jobs locally for many years with several different companies. He loved being outdoors and...
Cynthia Marie (Tolbert) Cassatt
Dec 19, 2016
Cynthia Marie (Tolbert) Cassatt, age 55, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Manor at Perry Village, New Bloomfield.She was born June 11, 1961 in Carlisle to the late Paul A. and Mary E. (McClintock) Tolbert.Cynthia was a 1982 graduate of Carlisle High School and worked for C.H. Masland & Sons for over 25 years as a...
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