Obituaries

William "Bill" C. Lewis

William "Bill" C. Lewis

Dec 24, 2024

William “Bill” Lewis, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital at the age of 73. Born in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late David and Emma (Borrelli) Lewis. He was the loving husband of Marie H. (McDonald) Lewis, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

Bill was a graduate of Minersville High...

Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo

Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo

Dec 23, 2024

 The Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo, federal district court judge, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1936 to Granville A. Rambo and Hilda E. Rambo (later Pierce). She was the widow of George F. Douglas, Jr., Esquire. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Pierce, and sister, Ruth Coulson. She is survived by a...

Edward Hall

Edward Hall

Dec 23, 2024

Edward K. Hall, 78, of Newville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on December 23rd, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 15, 1946, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Hall of Newville.

A proud graduate of Cumberland Valley High School's Class of 1966, Edward dedicated over 50 years to his career...

Kathryn Smith

Kathryn Smith

Dec 21, 2024

Kathryn G. Smith, 93, of Carlisle, died Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Chapel Pointe, where she had been residing for the last four years.

Born in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Golden) Sloop and wife of the late Marlin Smith, who passed away in 2020.

Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral service 11:00 am...

Kenneth Ray McCoy

Kenneth Ray McCoy

Dec 19, 2024

Kenneth R. McCoy, of Carlisle, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 19 at the age of 80. Born on July 2, 1944 he was the son of the late Herman L. and Janet (Lebo) McCoy. He was the loving husband of the late Virginia (Lebo) McCoy.

Ken worked as a janitor for various employers in the Cumberland County area,...

John R. I. Miller

John R. I. Miller

Dec 17, 2024

John Roland Ivan Miller 96 of Carlisle, PA, passed away on December 17, 2024, at Chapel Point. 

He was born April 16, 1928, in Indiana, PA., the son of the late Robert Ivan and Bertha Gaynell (Potts) Miller.

John graduated from Edmunds High School in Burlington Vermont on June 15, 1945, and joined the Navy. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Training...

Joan Frey Boytim

Joan Frey Boytim

Dec 16, 2024

Joan Frey Boytim, 91, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at her home in Carlisle, surrounded by her team of caregivers who were devoted to her health and wellbeing for the last 2 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, James A. Boytim, in 2014 and her parents, Norman and Ruth (Lambert) Frey.

 Joan...

Barbara R. Seal

Barbara R. Seal

Dec 13, 2024

Barbara R. Seal, 83, of Carlisle, died Friday, December 13, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born January 17, 1941 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Janet (Wingler) Reese and the wife of 40 years to George Seal.

Barbara was a 1958 graduate of Carlisle High School and a 1962 graduate of West Chester State College with a B.S....

Donna M. Nager

Donna M. Nager

Dec 13, 2024

Donna M. Nager, age 72, passed away on December 13, 2024, at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill PA. 

She was born on Sunday June 15, 1952, in Reading, PA to Warren and Betty (Snyder) Merkel. 

Donna was an entrepreneur and owned several small businesses throughout her life. 

She is survived by her daughters Laurie (Stuart) Magerfleisch of Wilmington, DE., Tammie (Jamie) Monderewicz...

Lewis E. Burgett

Lewis E. Burgett

Dec 13, 2024

Lewis Burgett, of Carlisle, passed away at UPMC Carlisle Hospital on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the age of 90. Born in Middlesex Township on December 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Mary A. (Darr) Burgett. He was the loving husband of Rita E. (Gerhardt) Burgett, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. 

Lewis...

James & Mary Dodrill

James & Mary Dodrill

Dec 12, 2024

James Paul Dodrill Sr., 96, of Newville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. His beloved wife Mary L. Dodrill (Deckard), 95, of Newville, Pennsylvania, joined him on December 14, 2024. A gathering to celebrate both of their lives together will be held on December 27, 2024 from 11am-12pm at the Hoffman Funeral & Cremation, at 2020 W Trindle...

Ruth C. Loder

Ruth C. Loder

Dec 12, 2024

Ruth Loder, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, December 12 at the Church of God Home at the age of 90. Born in Harvey’s Lake, Luzerne County, she was the daughter of the late Lee E. and Gertrude (Sutton) Zimmerman. She was the former wife of the late James J. Loder. 

Ruth worked for the former Bell Telephone Company in various administrative...

Alice Hinaman

Alice Hinaman

Dec 12, 2024

Alice C. Hinaman, 94, of Newville, died Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Green Ridge Village, where she had been residing for the last three years.

Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Sara (Peppermen) Cupp and wife of the late David Hinaman, who passed away in 2019.

Alice graduated from Williamsport High School, class of 1947 and...

Dolores Latsha

Dolores Latsha

Dec 10, 2024

Dolores M. Latsha, 98, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg.

Born in Dornsife, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Lasitzkie) Reed and wife of the late Guy J. Latsha, who passed away in 2000.

Dolores began her working career at Rifkin’s Shirt Factory in Shamokin. After moving to Carlisle in 1951, she worked...

Walter George Cave Jr.

Walter George Cave Jr.

Dec 10, 2024

Walter George Cave Jr., 78 passed away on December 10, 2024, at Holy Spirit Hospital with his family by his side.

Walter was born in Harrisburg, PA on Sunday August 11, 1946, to Walter G. Cave Sr. and Mary E. (Swartzbaugh) Cave.

He was a graduate of John Harris High School in Harrisburg, PA. A proud veteran, Walter served in the United...

Charles F. Witter

Charles F. Witter

Dec 10, 2024

Charles Witter, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, December 10 at his home at the age of 87. Born March 25, 1937 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, he was the son of the late James and Anna (Garman) Witter. He was the loving husband of the late Marie K. (Halter) Witter with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. 

 Charles worked...

Shirley Richwine

Shirley Richwine

Dec 9, 2024

Shirley M. Richwine, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on May 13, 1935, she was the daughter of Luther and Lillian Tusing of Carlisle.

 Shirley shared a remarkable 65-year marriage with her husband, Lee Richwine Sr. Together, they built a legacy of love and family that will endure...

Keith Edward Ober

Keith Edward Ober

Dec 4, 2024

Keith Edward Ober was born June 13, 1950 to Sara Anna Ober. Keith was raised as the third of four sons by his aunt and uncle, Kathleen and Ray Kalp in Stahlstown, PA. During his childhood and youth, he was active in Trinity United Methodist Church, Stahlstown, PA and its youth group. At home, Keith helped his “Pap” with his...

Vickie L. Geib

Vickie L. Geib

Dec 2, 2024

Vickie L. Geib, 70, of Carlisle, passed away at home on December 2nd, 2024.

Vickie was born in Carlisle, PA to the late Edward and Mary (Clouser) Stum.

Vickie was a long time resident of Newville, PA. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. She was also an avid collector of Coca Cola products.

Vickie is preceded in death by...

Neal Weirich

Neal Weirich

Nov 30, 2024

Neal E. Weirich, 63, of Middletown, Dauphin County, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 after suffering 12 years from a chronic illness.

He was born April 17, 1961 to the late Robert E. and Anna M. (Hursch) Weirich. Neal grew up near York Haven, graduated from Northeastern High School in 1980 and attended Shenandoah Music Conservatory. You may remember him...

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