Obituaries
Rudolph B. Defrance
Jan 12, 2022
Rudolph B. “Rude” DeFrance, age 89, of Carlisle, PA died on January 12, 2022. He was born August 29, 1932, in Ithaca, NY to the late Dr. Jesse A. and Mrs. Frances (Booraem) DeFrance. Rude was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Maude (Nevins) DeFrance in 2020. Rude grew up in Kingston, RI, graduated from St. George’s School...
Gary Scott Smith
Jan 12, 2022
It is with great sadness and love that the family of Gary Scott Smith, 64 of Seattle, Washington, announce his peaceful passing into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Bangor, Maine, April 26, 1957. Gary was preceded in death by his loving parents John Estes Smith and Teresa Margaret (Wall) Smith, and an older brother...
Kenneth Lester Wilson, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
Kenneth Lester Wilson, Sr., 76 of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at UPMC West Shore. He was born August 17, 1945, in Carlisle to the late Charles Lester and Geraldine (Reed) Wilson. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran. He retired after 40 years working for the former Castle Lumber Co. Kenneth was a member of...
Pam L. Hartzell
Jan 11, 2022
Pam Hartzell, 58 of Oxford PA, died Tuesday January 11, 2022 with family and friends by her side. Born August 31, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Robert K. and Gloria (Speangler) Hartzell. Pam was a Teacher, Librarian, and Destination Imagination (DI) Team Manager at Holly Hall Elementary School (HHES) in Elkton Maryland She graduated from Boyertown High...
Ruth Ann Eshelman
Jan 11, 2022
Ruth Ann Eshelman, 79, of Newville, PA, wife of the late Dan K. Eshelman, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Forest Park Health Center in Carlisle. She was born January 7, 1943, in Glassport, PA to the late Herman and Thelma (Hopkins) Forkey. Ruth Ann enjoyed reading, travel, and crossword puzzles. Most especially she loved her cats and dogs....
Eugene C. "Gene" Stutenroth
Jan 10, 2022
Eugene C. “Gene” Stutenroth, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born June 28, 1933, in Carlisle to the late Carlton and C. Mildred (Johnston) Stutenroth. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Donna R. Stutenroth of Carlisle; two sons, Leopold (wife Nance) Clugh of West Chester...
Calvin M. Deckert
Jan 9, 2022
Calvin M. Deckert, 36, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle. He was born September 10, 1985, in Dauphin County to the late Russell K. and Linda K. (Fike) Deckert. Calvin honorably served his country in the US Army Reserve. He saw one tour of duty in Iraq and remained in the active reserve...
Dale E. Kuhn Jr.
Jan 8, 2022
Dale E. Kuhn Jr., 45, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, after complications related to Covid 19. He was born April 27, 1976, in Carlisle, PA where he was a lifelong resident. Dale served his country in the United States Navy as an EOCA Seabee from 1997 to 1998 when he was honorably discharged. He was a devoted husband,...
Russell K. Deckert
Jan 7, 2022
Russell K. Deckert, 68, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home. He was born June 14, 1953, in Schuylkill County to the late King R. and Norma J. (Brink) Deckert and was the widower of Linda K. (Fike) Deckert. Russell loved his family and friends. He would spend his days working on his personal...
Reynold E. "Wally" Waltimyer
Jan 7, 2022
Reynold E. “Wally” Waltimyer, 83, of Mt, Holly Springs, PA, passed away at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill on Friday, January 7, 2022. He was born July 4, 1938, in Red Lion to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Leiphart) Waltimyer. Wally graduated from Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA and went on to attend and graduate from Nyack Missionary...
Michelle R. Bachman
Jan 7, 2022
Michelle R. (Gouthiere) (Dodd) Bachman of Carlisle died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 7, 2022. She was 76. Born in St. Dizier, France on October 7, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Fernande E. B. Gouthiere, also of St. Dizier, France. She was born and raised in St. Dizier, France until she moved...
Lucy S. Bistline
Jan 4, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that the family of Lucy Bistline, 77, announces her passing on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, after a two-year battle with cancer. Lucy’s kindness, sense of humor and constant smile made her beloved to all who knew her, and she leaves behind a family who cannot imagine life without her. Lucy was the middle child of...
Harold E. Miller
Jan 4, 2022
Harold E. Miller, 93, of Carlisle, PA, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Born May 3, 1928, in Hillsdale, IL to the late Herbert C. and Mable M. (Hunter) Miller. Harold was a dedicated and passionate farmer while also working for many years at the former Kenny Shoe Co. In his...
Rebecca Sue "Becky" Fahnestock
Jan 4, 2022
Rebecca Sue “Becky” Fahnestock, 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born December 19, 1966, in Carlisle to Guy W. (wife Wanda) Stouffer of Carlisle and the late Gloria J. (Harry) Stouffer. Becky was a 1984 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. She was employed by the Clifford D. Bryner American Legion Post 751...
Martha E. Raudabaugh
Jan 3, 2022
Martha E. Raudabaugh, 79, of Newville, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born March 4, 1942, in Carlisle to the late Norman E. Sr. and Bernieta (Mixell) Markley. Martha attended Big Spring High School and eventually earned her GED in 1986. She loved her dog Sissy, her family, and her grandchildren who were her...
Paul J. Rupp, Jr.
Jan 3, 2022
Paul Jacob Rupp Jr., born on July 22, 1929, of Camp Hill passed away on January 3, 2022 while residing at The Bridges of Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg. He was 92 years old. Paul was preceded in death by his loving and loyal wife, Mary S. Rupp, 91, after 70 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by two...
Gayle W. Fry
Jan 3, 2022
Gayle W. Fry, 93, of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Frank L. Fry, passed away on January 3, 2022 at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle. Born October 2, 1928 in Carlisle to the late John Harold, Sr. and Mable K. (Byron) Wert. Along with her husband Frank, Gayle owned and operated Fry’s Farm Fresh Eggs and was a longtime...
Eleanor J. Herring
Jan 1, 2022
Eleanor J. Herring, 91, of Carlisle, passed away while surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community. She was born March 12, 1930, in Shamokin, PA to the late William A. and Lottie (Hocking) Roadarmel. Eleanor was a 1948 graduate of Ralpho Township High School where she was a cheerleader. She was a...
Edgar H. "Ed" Whistler, Jr.
Jan 1, 2022
Edgar H. “Ed” Whistler, Jr., 78, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was born November 23, 1943, in Carlisle to the late Edgar H., Sr. and Gladys (Mouers) Whistler. Ed was a true American patriot who served his country honorably in the United States Army for six years. He retired after 42 years with the...
Carla J. Jones
Dec 31, 2021
Carla Jean Jones, 61, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital. She was born September 21, 1960, in Harrisburg to the late William Robert and Shirley Louise (Thornton) Jones. Carla was employed by Fry Communications for many years before her eventual retirement. She loved Jesus and was a faithful prayer warrior and encourager...
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