Obituaries

Sharon  K.  Sheaffer

Sharon K. Sheaffer

Apr 18, 2021

Sharon K. Sheaffer, 54, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle. She was born December 27, 1966 in Carlisle. Sharon enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, spending time by the pool and going to the cabin with her family. She attended Cumberland Valley High School. Sharon was formerly employed as a CNA at several area...

Allan L. Jones

Allan L. Jones

Apr 18, 2021

Allan L. Jones, Sr, age 83 of Carlisle died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in the Church of God Home, Carlisle with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 9, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Vivian Borszewski Jones. Allan had retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service...

James  A. " Jim"  Clelan

James A. " Jim" Clelan

Apr 16, 2021

James A. “Jim” Clelan, 86, of Newville passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born December 3, 1934 in Carlisle to the late Ernest and Olive (Harper) Clelan. Jim enjoyed hunting and taking trips to Lake Raystown to boat and camp. He was a member of the NRA and BPO Elks Lodge #2257, Camp Hill....

Barbara  Ann Jumper

Barbara Ann Jumper

Apr 16, 2021

Barbara Ann Jumper, age 82 of Newville, passed away April 16, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born December 30, 1938 in Schuylkill, PA daughter of the late Fredrick and Anna Suzanne (Brinick) Reber. She was the widow of Ronald E. Jumper Sr. Barbara was retired from the Navy Depot and enjoyed reading and cooking. She is survived by her children,...

Louise A. Black

Louise A. Black

Apr 15, 2021

Louise A. Black, age 85, of Carlisle, passed away April 15, 2021 at home. Born April 4, 1936 in Carlisle, daughter of the late Charles H. and Viola G. (Chronister) Kramer. Louise was the widow of Joel L. Black who passed away April 18, 2016. Louise was a member of Carlisle 1st Church of God where she taught Sunday School...

Norman L. Chronister

Norman L. Chronister

Apr 15, 2021

Norman L. Chronister, age 81 of Carlisle, passed away April 15, 2021 at Thornwald Home. Born August 7, 1939 in Carlisle, son of the late Mervin and Margaret Elizabeth (Mohler) Chronister. Norman was a retired state trooper from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a retired Cumberland County detective, a member of the FOP Lodge 41, loved hunting, fishing and sports,...

Joan Marie Pesek Kenyon

Joan Marie Pesek Kenyon

Apr 14, 2021

Joan Marie Pesek made her entrance into this world on April 7, 1938. Born to Joseph and Barbara Pesek, Joan enjoyed her early childhood days on East 139th Street in Cleveland with her older brother Don. She graduated from Holy Name High School, and worked at Bell Telephone in Cleveland before marrying Tim Kenyon, on June 10, 1968. The two...

Major Gary Merhl Neights Sr. (Usmc Ret.)

Major Gary Merhl Neights Sr. (Usmc Ret.)

Apr 13, 2021

Maj. Gary M. Neights, Sr. (USMC Ret.), passed away into eternal rest on April 13, 2021 in Fishersville, VA. Born April 21, 1936 in Williamsport, son of the late Cloyd and Flossie (Lynch) Neights. Gary proudly served in the USMC for 29 years. He served stateside during the Korean War as an aviation ordnance technician, the Cuban Missile Crisis in...

Cecelia V. Fulton

Cecelia V. Fulton

Apr 13, 2021

Cecelia V. Fulton, age 91, of Shippensburg, PA died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late James B. Fulton. She was born in West Pennsboro Township, PA on June 7, 1929 to the late George I. and Mary B. (Etter) Vanasdlen. Cecelia had enjoyed working...

Patricia J. Poska

Patricia J. Poska

Apr 13, 2021

Patricia Joan Poska, age 83, of Carlisle died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 unexpectedly at her residence in Carlisle. She was born in Berwick, PA on March 1, 1938 to the late William Clark and Jean Mae Eyer Bredbenner and was the widow of William J. Poska, Sr. who died on May 13, 2013. Pat was a registered nurse having...

Charles B. Clevenger

Charles B. Clevenger

Apr 12, 2021

Charles Clevenger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 following a six-year battle with brain cancer. Charles was born in Brooklyn, NY to Ann Ragone Clevenger and Thomas Clevenger. A graduate of Brooklyn Preparatory School and Fordham University, Charles began his career as a writer and editor in New York City. Charles and his wife...

Victor  R. "Vic"  Lippert

Victor R. "Vic" Lippert

Apr 10, 2021

Victor R. “Vic” Lippert, 68, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center while surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 21, 1952 in Carlisle to the late Harry Edward and Miriam (Coover) Lippert. Vic was a 1971 graduate of Carlisle Area High School. He was employed by Carlisle Tire and...

Charlotte  Rockwell  Raymond

Charlotte Rockwell Raymond

Apr 10, 2021

Charlotte Rockwell Raymond went home to her Lord on April 10, 2021. She was born in 1924 on a farm outside of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, and spent her life spreading love and joy to all who were blessed to know her. Armed only with a high school diploma and her determination, she rose from the ranks of secretary at Letterkenny Army...

Nona I. Garner-Sheriff

Nona I. Garner-Sheriff

Apr 8, 2021

Nona I. Garner-Sheriff, age 73, of Newville, passed away April 8, 2021 at home. Born January 7, 1948 in Pound, VA, daughter of the late Roy J. and Nancy V. (Mullins) Powers. She was widowed by her first husband, Roger Garner and her second husband, George Sheriff. Nona was a caregiver for In Your Home Care and loved taking care...

Robert  L.  Keck

Robert L. Keck

Apr 3, 2021

Robert L. “Buck” Keck, 81, of Newville, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was born January 13, 1940 in Carlisle to the late Cyrus and Ruth (Wrightstone) Keck and he was the widower of Mary Ann (Robinson) Keck who passed in 1996. Robert was a member of Moose Lodge 761, Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Joseph C. Miller

Joseph C. Miller

Apr 2, 2021

Joseph C. Miller, 78. passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Carlisle, PA. He was born February 5, 1943 in Carlisle to Violet M. (Rohrer) Miller and the late Clinton J. Miller. At Mr. Miller’s request no services will be held. In addition to his Mother, Mr. Miller is survived by his brother John K. Miller of Carlisle. Arrangements...

Richard A. Condon

Richard A. Condon

Apr 2, 2021

Richard A. Condon, age 89, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 6, 1931 to the late John and Mary (Stoy) Condon. Richard served in the Naval Reserves for two years. He retired from AMP, Inc. in 1992 after 38 years. He was a...

Bernard  Banks

Bernard Banks

Apr 1, 2021

Born January 17, 1945 in Paterson, NJ, Bernie was the son of Peter and Alice (Fatula) Banks. He married Linda (Lee) Banks on June 5, 1971. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary in June. They have resided in Carlisle since their marriage. Bernie graduated from Passaic Valley High School, Little Falls, NJ, Nasson College in Springville, ME and Elizabethtown...

Edward H. King

Edward H. King

Mar 31, 2021

Edward H. King, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the ManorCare Health Services-Carlisle, PA. He was born February 13, 1940 in Lower Frankford Township, PA to the late John E. and Bessie (Miller) King. Edward retired from the City of Carlisle where he worked as a mechanic and was previously employed as a heavy equipment operator...

Peter M.  Nesbella

Peter M. Nesbella

Mar 30, 2021

Peter M. Nesbella, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 24, 1932 in Lilly, PA to the late Michael and Mary (Andrasko) Nesbella. Peter was a 1950 graduate of the Lilly Washington High School. He honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict in...