Obituaries
Helen Lenore Dum
Nov 24, 2016
Helen Lenore Dum, age 95, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at her residence.She was born April 4, 1921 in South Middleton Township to the late G. Roy and Lettie Violet (Holler) Woods and was the widow of R. Dale Dum who passed June 24, 2000.Helen and her husband loved camping and started the Good Sam-Cumberland Valley Travelers...
Grace B. Gallagher
Nov 24, 2016
Grace B. Gallagher of Carlisle, born to Bessie E. and Harry E. Baer, died Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was the fourth of their six children, all of whom predeceased her. She married James Joseph Gallagher with whom she raised two daughters, Kathryn Gallagher Davison of Washington, DC, and Karen Gallagher Busby (Rudy) of Salisbury, NC.Professionally, Grace and a friend...
Janet L. Ellerman
Nov 23, 2016
Janet L. Ellerman, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.She was born July 7, 1933 in Carlisle to the late Donald T. and Catherine (Good) Good.Janet was a clerk at the former McCrory's Department Store in Carlisle. She enjoyed reading, collecting angels and Boyd's Bears, crossword puzzles, coloring, reading her daily...
Charles L. "Butch" Lebo, Jr.
Nov 22, 2016
Charles L. "Butch" Lebo, Jr., age 82, of Carlisle, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home.He was born January 14, 1934 in Carlisle to the late Charles and Mabel (Wickard) Lebo, Sr.Charles graduated from Carlisle High School, Class of 1951 and then served in the United...
Lydia M. Sheaffer
Nov 22, 2016
Lydia M. Sheaffer, age 85, of Shermans Dale, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg.She was born October 18, 1931 in Landisburg to the late Charles and Mabel (Darr) Smith.Lydia was a 1950 graduate of the Perry Joint High School. She formerly worked at the Hunt Crystal Plant and retired from the West Perry...
Ardena B. Comp
Nov 20, 2016
Ardena B. Comp, age 70, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Manor Care-Carlisle.She was born January 2, 1946 in Carlisle to the late Jack Walter and Elva Beatrice (Mellott) DeHart.Ardena was a 1963 graduate of Carlisle High School. She retired after over 25 years as a secretary for the Carlisle Borough. She was a former member of...
Yvonne K. Reynolds
Nov 20, 2016
Yvonne K. Reynolds, age 72, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 5, 1944 in Carlisle to the late Norman and Mildred (Porter) Raymond.Yvonne enjoyed playing cards, and more than anything she cherished her time spent with family.She is survived by a son, Gary (Tricia) Leach; a...
Wayne W. Rutz
Nov 20, 2016
Wayne W. Rutz, age 86, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, surrounded by his loving family.He was born August 11, 1930 in Carlisle to the late Edward and Mary E. (Wilson) Rutz.Wayne was a proud graduate of Carlisle High School, Class of 1949. In recent years, he proudly served as Class Treasurer...
Mary K. "Cass" Teter
Nov 18, 2016
Mary K. "Cass" Teter, 91, of Carlisle died Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Born June 2, 1925 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary M. Pomeroy Hicks. Mary is survived by her husband of 74 years William M. Teter of Carlisle; two children, Garry L. Teter Sr. of...
Diane Arleen Doblin
Nov 18, 2016
Diane Arleen Doblin (nee Haar), 59, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at her residence.Born June 3, 1957 in Harrisburg, to the late Byron Edward and Roma Louise (Thompson) Haar.Diane is survived by her husband, Marc Doblin, whom she was married to for 36 years; a brother, Bill Haar; a niece, Jennifer, of Manchester, PA; and a...
John E. Shughart, Sr.
Nov 15, 2016
John E. Shughart, Sr., of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his residence after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1956 in Perry County to the late Earl W. and Gladys E. (Brownawell) Shughart.John was employed at the New Cumberland Army Depot and was an avid hunter and NASCAR fan. He was a...
Doris Alice Morrison
Nov 15, 2016
Doris Alice Morrison, born August 28, 1932, passed away November 13, 2016 at her home in Carlisle, PA. Doris is survived by her sons, John Martin and his wife Susan of New Bern, NC, Joseph Martin and his wife Sherry of Reeders, PA and Warren Madden and his wife Nancy of Whitehall, PA; step son, Larry Morrison and his wife...
Nicholas A. "Nick" Mineo
Nov 13, 2016
Nicholas A. "Nick" Mineo, age 81, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born September 10, 1935 in Trapani, Sicily, Italy to the late Frank P. and Giulia (Figuccio) Mineo.Nick retired from the United States Army as a Major after 21 years of service which included 2 tours in Vietnam....
Robert De Francesco
Nov 12, 2016
Robert De Francesco, 71, of Carlisle, passed on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his residence. Born March 23, 1945 in Flushing, Queens, New York to the late Alfonso and Ninfa (Lizza) De Francesco.Bob is survived by his wife, Helen De Francesco of Carlisle, whom he was with for 23 years; a daughter, Vicky De Francesco of Texas; brothers Bruce and...
Lise S. Smith
Nov 11, 2016
Lise S. Smith, 57, of Carlisle, died Friday November 11, 2016 at her residence. Born December 4, 1958 in New Brunswick, Canada to Dolores (Martin) Berube of Harrisburg and the late Alphe Berube. In addition to her mother, Lise is survived by her husband, Martin Bechtold of Carlisle, whom she was with for 28 years; three children, Randi (and her...
Edward L. Allbritton
Nov 11, 2016
Edward L. Allbritton, 66 of Carlisle, died Friday November 11, 2016 in the Pinnacle Health West Shore Hospital. Born November 14, 1949 in Panama City, FL, he was the son of the late John L. and Margaret Knight Allbritton. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Vicki S. Allbritton; two sons, Seth Puit, Sumter, SC and Todd Craig, Mt. Pleasant;...
Sara K. Thumma
Nov 9, 2016
Sara K. Thumma, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born August 23, 1933 in Mt. Joy Township/Adams County to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Strait) Downes.Sara retired from the Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center, Carlisle as a nurse after 34 years of service. She was an active...
Ray E. Wert
Nov 5, 2016
Ray E. Wert, age 81, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 with his loving family by his side.He was born December 10, 1934 in Carlisle to the late Clayton E. and Catherine (Lebeck) Wert.Ray was a former laborer with the William Fulton Home Builders and retired as an electrician with the PA LCB. When Ray was young, he...
Maxine C. "Max" Gilmore
Nov 3, 2016
Maxine C. "Max" Gilmore, age 63, of Carlisle, passed away, Thursday, November 4, 2016 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center with her loving family by her side.She was born November 1, 1953 in Liberty, NY to Zannie (Roberts) Gilmore of Dry Run, PA and the late Earnest D. Gilmore.Maxine received an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development from HACC. She...
Alistair Duncan Falconer
Nov 3, 2016
Alistair Duncan Falconer, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.He was born January 26, 1937 in New York, NY to the late George and Jean (Mitchel) Falconer.Alistair met the love of his life at the age of 8 years old and later married her in 1957. After college, Alistair worked...