Obituaries

Mary R. Nesbit

Mary R. Nesbit

Jan 25, 2021

Mary L. Nesbit, age 91, formerly of Bath, New York and Carlisle, PA, died on Monday, January 25, 2021 in the Thornwald Home, Carlisle, PA. She was born on April 16, 1929 in Cuba, New York to the late Benson Lee and Mary Elizabeth Drew Smith and was the widow of Robert W. Nesbit. Mary had retired as an LPN...

William S. Shover

William S. Shover

Jan 22, 2021

William S. “Bill” Shover age 80 of Carlisle passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born August 3, 1940 to the late Albert M. Shover and Marie L. (Stuart) Shover. He was a 1960 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. He worked as an electrician for his late father-in-law, Paul Cockley in the family electrical...

Sylvia  E.  Klick

Sylvia E. Klick

Jan 21, 2021

Sylvia E. Klick, 83, of Gardners, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1937 in Carlisle to the late Clayton and Catherine (Lebeck) Wert and was the widow of Samuel A. Klick. Sylvia graduated from the former Messiah Academy in 1954. She was a longtime member of the Dillsburg Brethren In Christ...

Robert F. Broyles

Robert F. Broyles

Jan 21, 2021

COLONEL (Ret) ROBERT F. BROYLES Robert F. Broyles, 81, of Carlisle, died on January 21, 2021 at home. Born August 13, 1939, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Mary E. Broyles. He graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism in 1961. At FSC, he met future wife,...

Amber Rose Mitchell

Amber Rose Mitchell

Jan 20, 2021

Amber Rose Mitchell, 31, of Leetsdale PA passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 20th in her home in Carlisle PA Amber was born March 3rd, 1989 and grew up in Ambridge PA. She had a love for Martial Arts and was a 2nd Degree black belt in Tang Soo Do along with other achievements. She was passionate about the things she...

Gerald C. Fleisher

Gerald C. Fleisher

Jan 19, 2021

Gerald C. “Jerry” Fleisher, age 86 passed away January 19, 2021 at ManorCare Carlisle. Born on September 18, 1934 in Lewistown, he was the son of the late George A. and Ledith M. (Wagner) Fleisher. On September 14, 1966, Jerry was married to Nancy (Ard) Schlegel with whom he was blessed to share 43 years of marriage. His beloved wife...

Martha M. Spencer

Martha M. Spencer

Jan 19, 2021

Martha M. “Marti” Spencer, age 80 of Carlisle, passed away January 19, 2021 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 20, 1940 in Lower Frankford Twp., daughter of the late Carl Maynard and Miriam Althea (Waggoner) Jumper. Marti retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She was a former member of the Bethel Assembly of God where she was...

Daniel Scott Little

Daniel Scott Little

Jan 19, 2021

Daniel S. “Dan” Little, age 55 of Newville, passed away January 19, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. Born March 15, 1965 in York, son of Shirley (Erford) Wilt and the late Robert Little. Dan was an active member in the local racing community. He owned one of the most well known and respected race teams in the limited late...

James R. Carpenter, Sr.

James R. Carpenter, Sr.

Jan 17, 2021

James R. “Jim” Carpenter, Sr., age 86 of Newville, PA died on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on February 12, 1934 to the late Sellers F. and Mary M. Ellinger Carpenter and was the widower of Helen P. Jones Carpenter who passed on January 19,...

A.  Elizabeth  Stonesifer

A. Elizabeth Stonesifer

Jan 16, 2021

A. Elizabeth Stonesifer, 101, of Carlisle and formerly of Taneytown, MD, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Thornwald Home. She was born September 11, 1919 in Carlisle to the late Jacob and Jessie Elizabeth (Peck) Weary. Elizabeth was a former member of both Taneytown and Salem Stone United Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing and knitting even past...

Glenn G. Vanasdlen

Glenn G. Vanasdlen

Jan 16, 2021

Glenn G. Vanasdlen, age 87, passed away January 16, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born May 23, 1933 in Carlisle, son of the late George and Mary (Etter) Vanasdlen. Glenn was a retired truck driver for Sheaffer Trucking. He also worked for Purolator, Consolidated Freight and Conway Trucking. Glenn’s CB handle was “Rosie”. Glenn was a life member of the...

Vincenzo  "Vinny"  Mazzamuto

Vincenzo "Vinny" Mazzamuto

Jan 15, 2021

Vincenzo “Vinny” Mazzamuto, 65, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born May 25, 1955 in Carini, Palermo, Italy to the late Antonino and Francesca Mazzamuto. Vinny loved this country; becoming a US citizen over 25 years ago. He was proud to share his Italian food and culture with the residents of Carlisle...

Florence A. "Flo" Newhouse

Florence A. "Flo" Newhouse

Jan 14, 2021

Florence A. Kazor Newhouse, age 78, of Carlisle died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Hospital with her family at her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 26, 1942 to the late John and Violet G. Windemaker Kazor, Sr. Flo had worked for many years at the Pizza Hut here in Carlisle on...

Timothy Scott Miller

Timothy Scott Miller

Jan 11, 2021

Timothy Scott Miller, age 54 of Mechanicsburg, passed away January 11, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Born April 22, 1966 in Mechanicsburg, son of George W. and Marian W. (Weber) Miller. Tim enjoyed local history and railroad history, in particular, Cumberland Valley Railroad history and was a collector of numerous things. He is survived by his mother, Mechanicsburg, partner...

Jeffrey Keith Walsh

Jeffrey Keith Walsh

Jan 11, 2021

Jeffrey K. Walsh, age 62 of Carlisle, PA died unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence in Carlisle. He was born on August 18, 1958 in Lehighton (Carbon Co.), PA to the late Edward Paul Walsh and Linda D. (Kirkendall) Frey and was the widower of Barbara Mellott Walsh who passed in 2011. Jeff was co-owner of Walsh’s...

Linda  M.  Ely

Linda M. Ely

Jan 10, 2021

Linda M. Ely, 78, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was born October 6, 1942 in Carlisle to the late John and Anna Mae (Lehman) McKillip. Linda graduated from the Carlisle Area High School in the class of 1960. She then enrolled in the Jefferson Nursing School in Philadelphia where...

Lee  D. "Dean"  Garman, Jr.

Lee D. "Dean" Garman, Jr.

Jan 9, 2021

Lee D. “Dean” Garman, Jr., 98, of Carlisle and formerly of Chambersburg, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. He was born January 7, 1923 in Harrisburg to the late Lee D. Sr. and Helen (Baker) Garman and was the widower of Ruth (Fitzgerald) Garman, to whom he had been married for 76 years. Lee was...

Gerald W. Baker

Gerald W. Baker

Jan 9, 2021

Gerald W. “Jerry” Baker, age 72, passed away January 9, 2021 at Sara Todd Memorial Home. Born September 6, 1948 in Carlisle, son of the late Luther W. and Betty Jane (Frank) Baker. Jerry was a graduate of Newport High School and received his Associate’s Degree from HACC. He retired from United Telephone/Sprint, worked for Keen Transport and was the...

Jeffrey  Merle  Wallace

Jeffrey Merle Wallace

Jan 9, 2021

Jeffrey Merle Wallace (1/18/1969 – 1/9/2021), passed peacefully from this world, through the Shadow of Death, and into the waiting arms of Jesus Christ. Born to Mary Jane (Lauver Wallace) King and Allen Wallace on January 18, 1969 in Carlisle. Jeff was a remarkable young man who never allowed his handicaps to hold him back. During his 51 years he...

Judy L. Wilcox

Judy L. Wilcox

Jan 9, 2021

Judy L. Wilcox, age 72 of Mechanicsburg, passed away January 9, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle-Carlisle. Born September 28, 1948 in Bellaire, OH, daughter of the late Emmett and Edna (Black) Kocher. She was the widow of George A. Wilcox. She loved spending time with her family, especially Sunday cards with family and friends, but was a gambler at heart and...