Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

Douglas R. Smith, 54, of Newville, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. He was born March 29, 1967, in Chambersburg to the late Alice M. (Kline) Smith. Doug was formerly employed by T.B. Woods in Chambersburg, Hoffman Mills Inc. in Shippensburg for 12 years, and was currently working for Con-way Freight / XPO Logistics in Greencastle...

Dec 6, 2021

Christine “Chrissy” Christ, 48, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born July 26, 1973, in Wilkes Barre to Charles F. and Beverly Ann (Malacarne) Christ of Carlisle. Chrissy was 1992 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. She worked as a dietary aid at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for more than 10...

Dec 6, 2021

Joseph E. Webster, 61, of Newville, PA passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. He was born May 26, 1960, in Halifax, PA to the late John D. and Retha G. (Enders) Webster. Joe owned and operated Barrick & Stewart Milk Hauling, Inc. in Newville. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. His passion for life was driven by...

Dec 5, 2021

Patsy Elizabeth Lichtenberger, 83, of Carlisle went to be with her Lord Sunday December 5, 2021. She was born on her family’s farm outside of Carlisle on June 6, 1938, to the late Jacob P and Pearl Alma Deitch. Patsy graduated from Boiling Springs High School and worked at the Penn State Dickinson School of Law Library. Patsy’s faith in...

Dec 5, 2021

Edith B. Thompson, 77, of Newville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Green Ridge Village in Newville. She was born October 9, 1944, in Latimore Township to the late Stewart and Edna M. (Weary) Myers. Edith retired after 30 years as a CNA from the former Lakeview Home Health Care Co. She was a Sunday School teacher...

Dec 4, 2021

Vernon E. Calaman, Sr., 93 of Carlisle, husband of the late Doris E. (Henry) Calaman, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born March 7, 1928, in Barnitz, PA to the late Ray M. and Mary E. (March) Calaman. Vernon retired in 1995 as a mechanic from the former Keen Leasing and was previously employed...

Nov 30, 2021

Patricia A. “Patty” Aichele, 78, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 27, 1943, in Carlisle to the late Richard B. and Betty E. (Brown) Aichele. Patty worked as a waitress at Harvest House Restaurant in Woolworths for over 30 years before she retired. She was a supporter...

Nov 29, 2021

Elsie G. Hannon, 77, of Carlisle and formerly of Ickesburg, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born February 1, 1944, in Snyder County to the late Wilmer and Nora (McNaughton) Landis. Elsie was a very generous, loving, caring woman who would do anything to help anyone. She used to enjoy doing volunteer work for...

Nov 29, 2021

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Patricia's name be made to a favorite charity.

Nov 29, 2021

Forestine C. Kelly, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home. She was born May 6, 1929, in Carlisle to the late Helen (Walker) Shirley and was the widow of Kenneth W. Kelly who passed in 2003. Forestine was a graduate of Carlisle Area High School. She worked most of her...

Nov 28, 2021

Nov 27, 2021

Norman D. Dick, 86, of Shermans Dale, PA, husband of the late Treva M. (Peck) Dick and companion of the late Minnie C. (Peck) Mitchell, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born March 20, 1935, in Shermans Dale to the late Earl and Clara Jane (Sheaffer) Dick. Norman retired after more than 20...

Nov 26, 2021

Ralph N. Ellwein, 78, of Carlisle, passed away on November 26, 2021, at his residence. He was born March 4, 1943, in Carlisle to the late Ralph and Violet (Rank) Ellwein. Ralph was born and raised in Carlisle and was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. After high school, he went immediately into the US Navy. Ralph enjoyed his...

Nov 26, 2021

Minnie C. Mitchell, 81, wife of the late Dana E. Mitchell and companion of the late Norman Dick, passed away at her residence on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born November 26, 1940, in Seville Township, PA to the late Lemuel C. and Ella Mae (Eckenberger) Peck. Minnie enjoyed spending time at the Shermans Dale Community Center and singing...

Nov 26, 2021

Roy L. Cogar, 89, of Mechanicsburg, PA, husband of his beloved late wife Norma (Kelso) Cogar passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born August 28, 1932, in Wainville, WV to the late William Levi and Della E. (Green) Cogar. He received his PhD in education and psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Roy...

Nov 23, 2021

Robert James Chant, retired Colonel, United States Army, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, November 23, 2021, in his home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Robert, Bob, or Bobby as he was affectionately known, was born on December 16, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio to Beatrice Marie Lynch Chant and William Herbert Chant. He was the youngest of five children: Edith Chant...

Nov 23, 2021

Michael D. Blessing, 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. He was born December 25, 1949, in Carlisle to the late Francis W. and Freda Pearl (Hoover) Blessing. Mick was a graduate of the Carlisle Area High School and later ITT Technical Institute. He always liked cars and motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons. Mick was...

Nov 22, 2021

Darline M. (Walker) Mountz, 83, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born November 8, 1938, in Shenandoah, VA to the late Luther and Essie (Combs) Walker. Darline enjoyed shopping at yard sales with her daughters. She collected many nick nacks including, angels, cardinals, and bunny rabbits. Darline was especially fond of holidays...

Nov 21, 2021

Earl T. Bechtel, Jr., 52 of Shermans Dale, PA passed away at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born in Hershey on March 13, 1969, to Earl T. Bechtel, Sr., and the late Linda Lou (Stepp) Bechtel. Earl enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his Father,...

Nov 19, 2021