Obituaries

Anthony L. "Tony" Lepore

Anthony L. "Tony" Lepore

Aug 10, 2016

Anthony L. "Tony" Lepore, age 90, of Carlisle, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Country Meadows Retirement Community, Mechanicsburg, PA. He was born February 21, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to the late Angelo and Judith (Troianello) Lepore and was the widower of the late Davadine (Stark) Lepore.Tony was a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a...

Mary Cecilia Curtin

Mary Cecilia Curtin

Aug 8, 2016

Mary C. Curtin, age 86, of Newville, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at Green Ridge Village, Newville.She was born September 16, 1929 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Stephen and Agnes (Szajakowski) Tomaszeski and was the widow of the late James Richard Curtin, Sr. to whom she was married for 36 years.Mary was a graduate of Lincoln High...

Benjamin A. Murtorff

Benjamin A. Murtorff

Aug 7, 2016

Benjamin A. Murtorff, age 65, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his residence.He was born April 21, 1951 in Carlisle to Melvin O. Murtorff of Carlisle and the late Marian A. Murtorff.Benjamin was a graduate of Bermudian Springs High School and attended Taylor University. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy where he served...

Waylon Elton Rowe

Waylon Elton Rowe

Aug 6, 2016

Waylon E. Rowe, age 37, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his residence.He was born June 13, 1979 to Lloyd A. Rowe of Blain, PA and Nancy C. (Killinger) Shields of Carlisle.Waylon loved spending time with his gas powered RC cars and "his boys".In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Tylor and Jekobi;...

Richard A. Koppenhaver, Sr.

Richard A. Koppenhaver, Sr.

Aug 6, 2016

Richard A. Koppenhaver, Sr., age 57, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.He was born September 1. 1958 in Buffalo, NY to Harold A. Koppenhaver of Pennfield, PA and the late Myrtle Joanne (Shadel) Koppenhaver.Richard worked for Presco International for 15 years and then at Lafferty Lumber for over 10 years before...

Juanita R. Williams

Juanita R. Williams

Aug 5, 2016

Juanita R. Williams, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.She was born September 14, 1935 in Itta Bena, MS to the late Albert and Elma (Fletcher) Duncan.Juanita was a longtime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Carlisle and belonged to the Women of the...

Rodney E. Morton

Rodney E. Morton

Aug 5, 2016

Rodney E. Morton, age 59, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 following a motor vehicle accident.He was born December 10, 1956 in Carlisle to Harriet Ellen Morton White.He was a graduate of Carlisle High School and Shippensburg University. He retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot. Rodney loved to travel and loved animals, especially his dog.In addition to...

Barry  Lee Martin

Barry Lee Martin

Aug 4, 2016

Barry L. Martin, age 65, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.He was born June 19, 1951 in Carlisle to Martha Louise (Kelley) Martin of Carlisle and the late John R. Martin.Barry was a graduate of Carlisle High School and was an Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam. He retired from the...

Mildred  I.  Bowermaster

Mildred I. Bowermaster

Jul 30, 2016

Mildred I. Bowermaster, 92 of Carlisle, died July 30, 2016 in Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. Born March 6, 1924 in Boiling Springs, a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ollie Alice Sterner Wise and the widow of Sidney P. Bowermaster. Mildred was a member of the Carlisle Senior Center. She enjoyed playing games, cards and volleyball. Surviving are three...

Betty Mae Negley

Betty Mae Negley

Jul 28, 2016

Betty Mae Negley, 76, of Carlisle, died July 28, 2016 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 29, 1939 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Evelyn A. Nailor Negley. Betty was a 1957 graduate of Big Spring High School. She was employed by Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse for nearly 20 years, retired from Kmart...

Donna  L.  Fry

Donna L. Fry

Jul 25, 2016

Donna L. Fry, 66 of Carlisle, died Monday July 25, 2016 in her homeBorn July 20, 1950 in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Richard Sr., and the Dorothy Elizabeth Firlein Nickson. Donna loved bowling, golf and crocheting. Her greatest loves were her husband, her "girls" and her family.Surviving are her husband of 33 years, Michael...

Robert (Bob) L. Whitcomb

Robert (Bob) L. Whitcomb

Jul 25, 2016

Robert (Bob) L. Whitcomb, 68, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 25, 2016, with his family at his side.Born on December 3, 1947 in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late Robert W. Whitcomb and Betty (Zimmerman) Whitcomb and the widower of Victoria (Lewis) Whitcomb.Robert was a US Navy Veteran who served from 1967-1972...

Frank  M.  Frey Jr.

Frank M. Frey Jr.

Jul 25, 2016

Frank M. Frey Jr., 92 of Carlisle, died Monday, July 25, 2016 in Forest Park Health Center.Born January 4, 1924 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Frank M. and Emma Jane Garman Frey.Frank was the former Chief of Police for Middlesex Twp, retiring in 1984 after over 20 years of service. He was a US Army Veteran,...

Robert Joseph Lilley

Robert Joseph Lilley

Jul 24, 2016

Robert Joseph Lilley, 75, passed away on July 24, 2016, at his home with his family by his side.Born on August 20, 1940, in Framingham, MA, he was a son of Robert and Phyllis (Slamin) Lilley.Mr. Lilley was a 1962 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a 1968 graduate of Northwestern University with a Master's...

Leon E.  Kauffman

Leon E. Kauffman

Jul 24, 2016

Leon E. Kauffman, 81, of W. North Street, Carlisle, died Sunday July 24, 2016 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.Born July 24, l935, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ivan and Leah Eicher Kauffman.Leon was a 1953 graduate of McCaskey High School and a 1957 graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, both in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He...

Virginia I.  Buchter

Virginia I. Buchter

Jul 22, 2016

Virginia I. Buchter, 84, of Carlisle passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born on July 19, 1932 in Carlisle, she was the daughter to the late Frank and Velva (Finkey) Eppley and the widow of Ronald G. Buchter.Virginia grew up and lived in Cumberland County, and was a devoted housewife, mother, and...

Theresa Martin

Theresa Martin

Jul 21, 2016

Theresa MartinTheresa Martin, 47 of Carlisle, died July 21, 2016 in the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.Born November 2, 1968, the daughter of Dennis and Vivian Foster Martin, of Newville.Theresa is survived by her parents, a twin brother, an older sister, a younger brother, sister and brother-in-law, two daughters, 7 grandchildren, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, and numerous friends. She...

Makenzie  Lae Owens

Makenzie Lae Owens

Jul 21, 2016

Makenzie Lae Owens, 19 days old, went to be her brother Landon's Angel on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.She was born July 2, 2016 in Carlisle to Nathan Owens and Megan Marlett. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Landon Owens; maternal relatives: grandmother, Lisa Horn and her companion, Ernie...

Richard J. Whistler

Richard J. Whistler

Jul 20, 2016

Richard J. Whistler, age 62, of Newville, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.Born May 8, 1954 in Carlisle, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Betty (Hair) Whistler.Richard was a self-employed painter and was a member of Tree of Life Church where he served as Deacon.Surviving are his wife, Kathryn...

Walter G. "Butch" Derr, Jr.

Walter G. "Butch" Derr, Jr.

Jul 19, 2016

Walter G. "Butch" Derr, Jr., age 66, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence.He was born December 31, 1949 in Carlisle to the late Walter G. Sr. and Velma (Eichelberger) Derr.Butch was a 1968 graduate of Carlisle High School and was owner/operator of BJ's Lawn Service in Shippensburg for over 25 years. He was a...