Obituaries
Nicholas J. Fourlas
Jan 5, 2023
Nicholas J. Fourlas, 90, passed away on January 5, 2023. He was born in Ludlow, Pennsylvania, on May 29, 1932, son of the late John D. and Evangeline Paterekas Fourlas. Nick was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1950, and the former Polytechnic Institute of Chicago. While at CHS, he was a sportswriter for the “Periscope” and the...
Terryl Lee Vitale
Jan 4, 2023
Terryl Lee Vitale, 60, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle with her loving family by her side.
She was born November 13, 1962, in New York, New York to Theresa Elizabeth (Stangl)(husband Terry James) Pelton of Pine Bush, NY and the late John Monroe Schmitz.
Terryl was a loving, supportive wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.
She...
James R. "Jim" Merlino
Jan 4, 2023
James R. “Jim” Merlino, 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at UPMC West Shore.
He was born January 25, 1948, in Pittsburgh to the late Jack and Helen (Frankowski) Merlino.
Jim honorable service to his country in the US Air Force included a tour of duty in Vietnam. Jim retired as a facilities manager for the state after many years...
Fay M. Minich
Jan 3, 2023
Fay M. Minich, age 82, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. She was born March 19, 1940, in Carlisle to the late LeRoy W. Minich, Sr. and Velva V. (Snyder) Minich.
Fay retired from the Department of General Services, State of PA. She was a...
Florence M. Mcalister
Jan 3, 2023
Florence M. McAlister, age 87, of Clarksville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Howard County General Hospital. She was born in Liverpool, PA on September 13, 1935, to the late George Lewis and Irene Maude (Charles) Sweigart.
Florence and her husband Joseph met at a skating rink and later were married on June 30, 1957. She retired...
Arthur L. Shields, Sr.
Jan 3, 2023
Arthur L. Shields, Sr., 93, of Newville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital.
Born in Lurgan Township, he was the son of the late George Nelson and Lauretta (Yohe) Shields.
Arthur worked for Valk Manufacturing for over 47 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and dog.
He is survived by his sons: Robert, Daniel...
Joyce C. Beachy
Jan 3, 2023
Joyce C. Beachy, 80, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home.
She was born November 23, 1942, in East Canton, OH to the late Denzell and Velma (Lillie) Bailey.
Joyce was a longtime member of The Meeting House – Carlisle Campus. She led a bible study group, was actively involved with the Pioneer Girls both in Carlisle...
Beth A. Miller
Jan 2, 2023
Beth A. Miller, age 59, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away at home on Monday, January 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 30, 1963, in Carlisle, PA to Paul C. and A. Maxine (Lebo) Bishop.
Beth graduated from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA and was a member of the Alpha Rho Omega Sorority. She worked for Madden...
Judy M. Myers
Jan 1, 2023
Judy M. Myers, 73, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born December 2, 1949, in Carlisle to the late J. Leslie and Ruth (Rowe) Wilson.
Judy was a 1967 graduate of Carlisle High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who always provided wonderful care for all...
Deborah J. Phillips
Dec 31, 2022
Deborah Jean Phillips, (Native American name : Strong Feather) of Carlisle, was born on August 14, 1959, in Chicago. She liked to say she was older than the Flintstones.
She is a Middletown high school graduate (1976) then became a chef at The Radison. She loved football and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan . She enjoyed cooking, spoiling her...
Kenneth L. Egolf
Dec 30, 2022
Kenneth L. Egolf, 84, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at home, with his loving family by his side.
He was born January 12, 1938, in Carlisle, to the late Raymond and Olive (Mayhugh) Egolf.
Ken was a 1955 graduate of Carlisle High School. He continued his studies, earning a B.S. in chemistry from Dickinson College, an M.S....
Robert A. Stahl
Dec 30, 2022
Robert A. Stahl, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle.
Born in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late Edward, Sr. and Dorothy (Schaut) Stahl and the husband of 36 years to Linda (Burkett) Stahl.
Robert served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Bearss. As a welder, he was one of...
Cathy M. Smock
Dec 28, 2022
Cathy M. Smock, 76, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle.
Born in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Joanne (Weidaw) Minnich and the wife of 55 years to Leslie C. Smock.
Cathy graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1964 and Polyclinic Hospital School of Nursing in 1967 with her degree as a...
Iva I. Wolf
Dec 24, 2022
Iva I. Wolf, 83, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at UPMC Carlisle.
Born in New Cumberland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pauline (Krone) Hoover and wife of the late John N. Wolf, Jr., who passed away in 2002.
Iva was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1958.
She worked at Dutrey Shoes as...
Irvin B. Wickard
Dec 24, 2022
Irvin B. Wickard, age 75, of New Cumberland, PA passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Arden Courts of Susquehanna in Harrisburg. He was born December 28, 1946, in Carlisle, PA to the late John I. and Ruth M. (Watson) Wickard.
Irvin owned and operated his own trucking company and was previously employed as a machinist with the former...
Nancy L. Dickinson
Dec 24, 2022
Nancy L. Dickinson, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Church of God Home.
She was born September 16, 1932, in Harrisburg to the late Edward and Evelyn (Zimmerman) Lentz.
Nancy was formerly married to a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army. During the course of his career, they were stationed in California, Hawaii, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and...
Donald L. Thrush
Dec 24, 2022
Donald L. Thrush, age 79 passed away on December 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 12, 1943 in Carlisle, PA., son of Paul D. and Mary K. (Rhoads) Thrush.
Donald worked for Kinney Shoes for 15 years and Pyrotek Manufacturing as a machinist for 37 years before his retirement in 2009.
Donald served our Country Honorably in...
Richard L. Bolen
Dec 23, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Richard L. “Pete” Bolen. Pete passed on Friday, December 23, 2022, in his home.
He was born January 26, 1946, to the late Sarah (Bolen) Hippensteel.
He loved his land and was an avid turkey and deer hunter. Pete was always happiest when he was...
Annetta M. Bean
Dec 23, 2022
Annetta (Beanie, Netta, Nettie, Netter) M. Bean, 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Country Meadows Retirement Community after a valiant and noble walk with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born November 16, 1935, in Red Lion to the late Arthur and Ella (Hart) Bean.
Annetta was a 1953 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School where she...
Brian E. Walsh
Dec 22, 2022
Brian E. Walsh passed away on Thursday December 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family in Mechanicsburg, PA. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, “Walshie,” and friend.
Brian was born February 18, 1957 in Lehighton, PA, the oldest son of Linda D. (Kirkendall Walsh) Frey and the late Edward P. Walsh. His mother says he was born with his fists...
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