Obituaries

Lynda A. Brymesser

Lynda A. Brymesser

Jan 8, 2023

Lynda A. (Behrens) Brymesser, 70, of Harrisburg, PA, died in her home on Sunday,

January 8, 2023 after a battle with ALS. She was born on July 21, 1952 in

Carlisle, PA to the late Jacob and Judy (Horick) Behrens of Carlisle.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 50 years, Gary Brymesser and

their beloved dog Penny; her two sons,...

Ronald  E.  Shatto

Ronald E. Shatto

Jan 7, 2023

Ronald E. “Ron” Shatto, 73, of ShermansDale, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at his home.

He was born January 9, 1949, in Newport to the late Donald S. and Betty J. (Fortney) Shatto. Ron was the widower of Patricia A. (Paulus) Shatto who passed on January 4, 2020.

Ronald was a 1969 graduate of Newport High School. He honorably served...

Robert  Eugene  Eby

Robert Eugene Eby

Jan 7, 2023

Robert Eugene Eby, age 82 of Carlisle, PA died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.

He was born March 22, 1940, in Mt. Joy, PA to the late George E. Jr. and Maude M. (Balmer) Eby.

Bob was a graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School and Williamsport Technical Institute. He worked at EI DuPont until the time of his retirement. Bob...

Clifford W. Fields

Clifford W. Fields

Jan 7, 2023

Clifford W. Fields age 81, passed away on January 7, 2023 at home surrounded by his wife Donna and his family. He was born on May 31, 1941 in Dayton, OH. son of Hiram Clyde and Mary Ellen (Connelly) Fields.

Clifford worked as a Journeyman Industrial Electrician in the Manufacturing Industry for TB Woods company for 25 years and earned his...

Barbara "Linkey" B.  Green

Barbara "Linkey" B. Green

Jan 6, 2023

Barbara "Linkey" (Booth) Green, age 81, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE. She was born in West Point, NY to the late Maj. Gen. Robert H. Booth (Retired) and the late Constance (Ralston) Booth.

Linkey was an "Army brat." She lived many places including West Point, NY; Arlington, VA; Fort Monroe,...

John (Jack)  C. Stape

John (Jack) C. Stape

Jan 6, 2023

John (Jack) C. Stape, age 82 of East Berlin, PA formerly of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully at the Gettysburg Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born in Carlisle on December 9, 1940, to the late Richard E. and Violet F. (McBride) Stape.

Jack proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Randolph...

Nicholas J. Fourlas

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...

James  R. "Jim" Merlino

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...

Terryl  Lee  Vitale

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...

Joyce  C.  Beachy

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...

Fay M. Minich

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...

Arthur L. Shields, Sr.

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...

Florence M. Mcalister

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...

Beth A. Miller

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

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

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...

Robert A. Stahl

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...

Kenneth  L.  Egolf

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....

Cathy M. Smock

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...

Nancy  L.  Dickinson

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...