Obituaries

Ernest  P.  Downin Sr.

Ernest P. Downin Sr.

Oct 23, 2019

Ernest P. Downin Sr., 75, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Manor Care Health Services. He was born May 15, 1944 in McConnellsburg to the late Paul Edgar and Lois Lillian (Barrick) Downin. Ernest worked as a carpet binder at C.H. Masland and Sons for over 40 years before his retirement. He loved meeting people and...

Stephen J. Crull

Stephen J. Crull

Oct 22, 2019

Stephen Joe Crull, 64 of Carlisle died on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1954 in Carlisle to the late Joseph O. and Dorothy M. Newhouse Crull. Stephen had worked as a technician for LeFebure Alarm Systems for several years and recently retired from Fry Communications in Mechanicsburg. He was a graduate of Big Spring H.S....

Faith F. Smith

Faith F. Smith

Oct 21, 2019

Faith F. (Farber) Smith, 96 years of age died on Monday, October 21, 2019 at her residence in Carlisle, PA with her loving son and daughter by her side. She was born on January 31, 1923 in Altoona, PA to the late Clarence H. and Grace E. Kimmel Farber. Faith and her late husband Thomas F. Smith, Sr. had resided...

Barry  R.  Bender

Barry R. Bender

Oct 21, 2019

Chief Hospital Corpsman (Ret) Barry R. Bender, 71, of Dillsburg, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 6, 1948 in Carlisle to the late Lester Richard and Beulah (Dick) Bender. Barry was a graduate of Carlisle High School where he was a member of the 1967 undefeated football team. He honorably served his...

Mary Ellen Williams

Mary Ellen Williams

Oct 21, 2019

Mary Ellen Williams, of Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2019 with her two sons by her side. She was born in Doylestown, PA on January 2, 1933 to the late Samuel and Ella Heacock Mood. She graduated from Doylestown High School in 1950 and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Home...

Mark John  Nastelli

Mark John Nastelli

Oct 19, 2019

Mark John Nastelli, 54, of Newville, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at home. He was born November 9, 1964 in Carlisle, PA Mark was a truck driver for JB Hunt Trucking Company and was a dedicated and loyal Cowboys fan since 1972. Mark is survived by his wife, the former Sandy J. Smyth, daughter, Allison Sauter, son, Tyler...

Alberto M. Weller

Alberto M. Weller

Oct 18, 2019

Alberto M. Weller, 81, of Carlisle passed away on Friday evening, October 18, 2019 at Manor Care of Carlisle. He was born on March 16, 1938 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alberto received Bachelor Degree’s from Kutztown University and Elizabethtown College. He retired after 35 years of service from the Harrisburg School District as an Art and Spanish teacher. He enjoyed painting...

Judy Ann Fetter

Judy Ann Fetter

Oct 18, 2019

Judy Ann Fetter, 73, of Carlisle passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Forest Park Nursing Home. Born on September 25, 1946 in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Verna (Beam) Good. Judy was a graduate of Carlisle Hospital’s very first Nurse’s Aide Program. She worked for several years at Carlisle Hospital as a...

Barbara  A.  Rider

Barbara A. Rider

Oct 17, 2019

Barbara A. “Barb” Rider, 72, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her home. She was born December 22, 1946 in Harrisburg to the late Maynard Robson and Grace L. (McClintock) Schlusser and was the widow of Henery Russell Rider. Barb loved coffee, coloring and outings with family. She was formerly employed by the Salvation Army, Carlisle....

Rex A.  Ciuffo

Rex A. Ciuffo

Oct 16, 2019

Rex A. Ciuffo, 57, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was born September 14, 1962 in Carlisle to the late Harvey C. and Frances (Blosser) Miller. Rex was formerly employed by Robert Wickard Siding and currently worked for DePaul Management. He loved remodeling his home, hosting chicken bar-b-que’s, and spending time with his grandchildren. Rex was...

Susan  J. "Sue"  Crozier

Susan J. "Sue" Crozier

Oct 15, 2019

Susan J. “Sue” Crozier, 85, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home. She was born September 30, 1934 in Landisburg to the late Clark and Mary (Owen) Rice and she was the widow of Lester R. Crozier. Sue enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. She often used her talents to make gifts for her family. Sue...

Robert  G. "Bob" Robb

Robert G. "Bob" Robb

Oct 15, 2019

Robert G. “Bob” Robb, 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born June 18, 1943 in Butler to the late Walter Jr. and Mary (Latkey) Robb. Bob’s proudest and greatest achievements in life were his children and his grandchildren. During his retirement years, his car was known as Pup Pups Taxi Services because he loved...

Charles Monroe  Myers

Charles Monroe Myers

Oct 15, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Monroe Myers, age 56, Carlisle, PA, passed away October 15, 2019 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born October 26, 1962 in Carlisle to the late Jesse Leroy and Mary Elizabeth (Sheaffer) Myers Charles attended Carlisle High School, was a Minnesota Vikings fan, liked golfing and loved all kinds of music, especially rock and roll. Surviving are...

Randall "Randy" F.  Rakers

Randall "Randy" F. Rakers

Oct 15, 2019

Randall “Randy” F. Rakers, 64 of Carlisle and formerly of New Baden, IL, died peacefully on Tuesday October 15, 2019 in his home. Born on June 5, 1955 in New Baden, IL, the son of Francis “Bud” Rakers, New Baden, IL and the late Mary Jo Smith Rakers and the widow of Betty Lou Stambaugh Rakers Randy retired after 39...

Charlene Marie Hess

Charlene Marie Hess

Oct 13, 2019

Charlene Marie (Becker) Hess, age 46, of Carlisle, PA passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1972 in Gettysburg, PA to Barbara (Sutton) Brownewall and the late Jeffery Becker. Charlene was a collector of everything, especially wolf figurines, barbies and beanie babies. She is survived by her husband, Warren E....

Ray Irvin Miller, Iii

Ray Irvin Miller, Iii

Oct 12, 2019

Ray I. Miller, III, 58, of Carlisle passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his sister’s residence. Born on August 11, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ray Miller Jr. and Sylvia (Irwin) Miller. Ray was a 1980 graduate of Carlisle High School. He was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins...

Ora-Jean Perry

Ora-Jean Perry

Oct 9, 2019

Ora-Jean Perry, age 75, Carlisle, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 22, 1944 in Portville, NY to the late Russell P. and Norma V. (McBryar) Coletti. Ora-Jean was a graduate of Portville Central High School, Portville, NY, she attended Fredonia State College, Fredonia, NY and was a graduate...

Virginia Parlin Masland

Virginia Parlin Masland

Oct 9, 2019

Virginia Parlin Masland, 89, of Millsboro, DE, widow of Charles H. Masland 3rd and daughter of Dr. Wellington and Ora Parlin, passed away on October 9, 2019, survived by her four children: Charles (Chad) H. Masland 4th (wife, Robin Masland), Lewes, DE, Deborah P. Masland (husband, Marc Tremblay) Cumberland, RI, Elizabeth M. Carlton (husband, Matthew Carlton) Duncanville, TX, and Annetta...

William M. Stoops, Jr.

William M. Stoops, Jr.

Oct 8, 2019

William M. Stoops, Jr. of Carlisle died peacefully on October 8, 2019, with his wife of more than 61 years holding his hand and recalling happy memories of their life together. He would have turned 87 in just three weeks. In addition to his wife Alberta Kelly Stoops, his family includes stepdaughter Georgene Bivens Thompson; grandsons Erik Thompson (wife Sylvia)...

Richard J. Hamilla

Richard J. Hamilla

Oct 5, 2019

Richard J. Hamilla, 59, of Carlisle passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born on September 9, 1960 in Lewisburg, PA, he was the son of Paul Hamilla, Sr. and the late Antonia (Shumar) Hamilla. Rich was employed by ABF Freight. He was a member of the Sons of Italy in Perryopolis, PA and Teamsters...

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