Obituaries
Herbert L. (Herbie) Calaman
Oct 2, 2014
Herbert L. "Herbie" Calaman, 77, of Carlisle, died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.Born August 26, 1937 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Merle and Evelyn Davis Calaman.He was a graduate of Carlisle High School, Class 1956. He formerly worked at Arnold Motor for twenty-five years then, he retired after twenty-five years...
Charles E. (Charlie) Sawyer
Sep 29, 2014
Charles E. "Charlie" Sawyer, 64, of Shippensburg, PA formerly of Trout Run, died Monday, September 29, 2014. Born November 6, 1949 in Blossburg, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Mary M. Faivre Sawyer.He was an auto body repairman for forty-two years, working for the former Don Breon Ford and currently retired from the Williamsport Ford. He...
Howard O. "Barney" Bear
Sep 24, 2014
Howard O. "Barney" Bear, 84, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born May 22, 1930 in Carlisle, a son of the late J. Raymond and Elsie Porter Bear.Mr. Bear was retired, after thirty-four years from the American National Can Company in Lemoyne as a supervisor of the machine shop. He was a member of the New...
Robert E. Leyon, Phd "Dr Bob"
Sep 23, 2014
Robert Leyon, 78, died September 23, 2014 at home of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Born July 28, 1936 in Newton, Mass to Renus Edward and Louise (Riblet) Leyon, his life was focused on his family, a dedication to teaching, and service to his community.Bob graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BS degree from Williams College in 1958 and completed his...
Kenneth M. Kirkpatrick
Sep 20, 2014
Kenneth M. Kirkpatrick, 78, of Shermans Dale, died Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.Born June 22, 1936 in Carlisle, to the late Walter J. and Elsie Moore Kirkpatrick. Kenneth retired with 43 years of employment from the Frog, Switch & Manufacturing, Carlisle. Member of the Shermans Dale Fire and Ambulance Company. He enjoyed gospel music and...
Beth Ann Jumper
Sep 18, 2014
Beth Anne Jumper, 47, of Newville, died Thursday, September 18, 2014.Born December 1, 1966 in Carlisle, a daughter of Barbara Ann (Reber) Jumper of Newville and the late Ronald E. Jumper.She was employed by U.S. Airways. She was a member of the Teamsters Union 776, Harrisburg. She enjoyed taking care of her loving mother, family members and any one she...
John R. Thompson
Sep 17, 2014
John R. Thompson, 62, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at his home.Born June 3, 1952 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Rueal J. and Kathleen Seay Thompson.He was owner/operator for twenty-five years of the former Knisley's Performance Auto. After retiring from his auto shop, he worked for Walnart. John raced for thirty years at South Mountain...
Jacob A. Behrens
Sep 14, 2014
Jacob A. Behrens, 86, of Carlisle died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home.Born March 3, 1928 in Carlisle, a son of the late Jacob, Sr. and Margarite Blauser Behrens.Jacob worked for Hunt Crystal and retired from Motorola after they purchased the company. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. Jacob was a talented bowler who bowled in several...
Joseph Jacob Patsy
Sep 13, 2014
Joseph Jacob Patsy, 66, of Carlisle died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Manor Care Health Services, Carlisle.Born July 1, 1948 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Glorio J. and Edythe F. Baker Patsy.He was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, Class of '66. He was a founding member of the Old Gaelic Rugby Team of Carlisle....
Earl M. Lehman
Sep 12, 2014
Earl M. Lehman, 95, of Carlisle, died Friday, September 12, 2014 at his home.Born August 2, 1919 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Jessie N. and Ella S. Steckley Lehman and the widower of Ruth Joan Brechbill Lehman.He pastored several Baptist Churches in New York State, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. After retiring from his role as a pastor,...
William (Bill) Dudley Thorne
Sep 12, 2014
William "Bill" Dudley Thorne, 81, of Carlisle died Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.Born January 29, 1933 in Carlisle he was a son of the late Dudley Courtney and Dorothy Stoner Thorne.Bill was a retired self-employed tow truck operator. He enjoyed working on old used lawn mowers and fishing. He enjoyed the time he spent with...
Helen May Liszman
Sep 11, 2014
Helen May Liszman, 86, of Carlisle died Thursday, September 11, 2014 at her daughter's home.Born October 28, 1927 in Perry County, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Marie Baker and the widow of Robert Raymond Liszman, to whom she was married for fifty-four years.She was formerly employed as a receptionist by Dr. William P. Stull, Dr. Halliday...
Sarah M. Hefelfinger
Sep 9, 2014
Sarah M. Hefelfinger, 97, of Carlisle died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at M. S. Hershey Medical Center.Born September 24, 1916 in New Oxford, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Myers Spangler and the widow of Frank W. Hefelfinger.She was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1934 and attended Duke University. She was a member...
Harry D. "Red" Or "Sonny" Good
Sep 8, 2014
Harry "Red or Sonny" D. Good, 76, of Newville died Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Born September 2, 1938 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Harry and Anna Souders Beers Wright. He retired from Valk Manufacturing and Carlisle Tire and Wheel. He served in the PA National Guard. He was formerly a...
Lois Ardella Fry
Sep 6, 2014
Lois Ardella (Line) Fry, 81 of Carlisle, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her home. Lois was the first born of the late Arthur & Alma (Kramer) Line on April 24, 1933, a beautiful spring day in Carlisle. Surviving is her wonderful husband of 44 years, John Fry and three children Cynthia Tallariti (and husband, John), Connie Goerlitz, and Cathy...
Harold M. Travis
Sep 5, 2014
Harold M. Travis, 93, of New Columbia and formerly of Mt. Holly Springs and Gardners, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 5th, 2014. He was born December 21, 1920 in Duquesne, Allegheny County to Chester and Viola (Trimbath) Travis. His first wife of 37 years, Irene (Marcase) Travis died in 1980. He is survived...
Meredith Williams Dewalt
Sep 2, 2014
Meredith Williams DeWalt, 41, of Mt. Holly Springs, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at her residence. Born August 15, 1973 in Media, Pa. she was a daughter of Thomas J. and Barbara J. Faries Williams.She was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, Class of '91. She received her Bachelor of Education majoring in Spanish from Millersville University. She spent...
Irvin E. (Gene) Beard
Sep 1, 2014
Irvin E. "Gene" Beard, 83, of Carlisle, passed away Monday September 1, 2014. Born June 11, 1931, in Sioux City, IA, he was a son of the late Lee Beard and Josephine (Brunner) Beard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erika (Erbertseder) Beard of 57 years. He was a 20 year veteran of the US Army and began...
Pauline F. Clair
Aug 31, 2014
Pauline F. Clair, 83 of Newville, died Sunday, August 31, 2014 in the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Born May 15, 1931 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Donald and Anna Derr Gordon and the widow of the late Marlin E. Clair. Pauline was married to the late Marlin "Dude" Clair for 57 years. She retired from Giant...
Vada A. Smith
Aug 29, 2014
Vada A. Smith, 88, of Shippensburg died Friday, August 29, 2014 at Providence Place, Chambersburg. Born February 19, 1926 in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Jumper Sanno and the widow of Cloyd E. Smith, Sr.She had retired from the house keeping department at Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle. She had been employed by Musselman...
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