Obituaries
Peter John Merisotis
Apr 11, 2019
Peter John Merisotis, 53, of Carlisle went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his brother’s residence. Born on August 31, 1965, he was the son of the late George and Grace (Baker) Merisotis. Peter was the owner of George’s Subs and Pizza in Carlisle. He honorably served in the U.S....
Joseph D. Spinelli Sr.
Apr 9, 2019
LTC (US Army RET) Joseph Dominick Spinelli, Sr., of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on April 9 with family at his bedside. He had recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Mr. Spinelli was born February 27, 1919, in Bolivar, PA, the middle of seven children of Antonia Ciotoli and Lawrence Spinelli. He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1937 and enrolled at...
Raymond L. Brenizer Jr.
Apr 8, 2019
Raymond L. Brenizer Jr., 54, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 in his home. He was born August 8, 1964 in Carlisle to Loveda A. (Mott) Brenizer of Carlisle and the late Raymond L. Brenizer Sr. Ray was a 1982 graduate of Carlisle High School and later earned his certification as a Cardio Vascular Technician from HACC....
Carole Lea Reich
Apr 8, 2019
Carole Lea (Kepner) Reich 76, of Carlisle died on Monday April 8, 2019 in the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Carlisle on April 30, 1942 to the late Clarence C. and Martha Jane Kepner. Carole graduated from Carlisle High School Class of 1960. She worked for many years at the...
Charles W. Van Bebber
Apr 7, 2019
Charles W. Van Bebber, 60, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in his home. He was born February 13, 1959 in Kirkland, WA to Elizabeth Lue (Fritch) Van Bebber and the late Truman Troy Van Bebber. Charles retired from the US Army as a Colonel in 2014 after a career of more than thirty years. He started...
Lynette I. Zawada
Apr 7, 2019
Lynette I. Zawada, 68, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her son’s residence. She was born February 24, 1951 in Chicago, IL to the late Richard and Geraldine Louise (Robinette) Lange. Lynette was the widow of Robert E. Zawada. She enjoyed watching the Hallmark channel especially the Christmas movies. Lynette loved spending time with her loving...
Nora A. Hill
Apr 6, 2019
Nora A. Hill, 73, of Camp Hill passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital. Born on May 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Mervin and Margaret (Mohler) Chronister. Nora retired from Fry Communications. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with family, friends and her grandchildren. She is survived by...
Marcella Smith
Apr 6, 2019
Marcella Smith, 80, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Camp Hill. She was born May 9, 1938 in Monroe, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Levy Baroche Medlin and Mary Gladys Covington Medlin. She married John T. Smith Sr; he preceded her in death on October 3, 1985. Marcella...
Donna Mae Comp
Apr 5, 2019
Donna Mae Comp, 80, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1938 in Carlisle, PA the daughter of the late Ira Noel and Mildred Porter. She married Donald A. Comp; he preceded her in death. She had worked at several of the nursing homes in the area and retired...
Devon Michael Fry
Apr 5, 2019
Devon Michael Fry, 9, of Newville, PA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home. He was born June 9, 2009 in Camp Hill, PA the son of Steven Michael Fry and Rebecca McKinley Fry. Devon was a third grader student at the Oak Flat Elementary School in Newville. He loved math class and going to school. He...
Donald E. Russell
Apr 5, 2019
Donald E. Russell, 61, of Carlisle, PA passed on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born in Chambersburg, PA on August 29, 1957 to the late David E. Russell. Don retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Supply Depot as a Computer Technician after 30 years of service and had worked in the past as an experienced Auto Body Technician. Don was...
Doris Mae Lindenberger
Apr 3, 2019
Doris Mae Lindenberger, 89 of Shermans Dale, PA died suddenly on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Monaghan Twp. York County on July 28, 1929 to the late Glenn E. and Amy E. Spahr Knisely and was the widow of Frank W. (Jim) Lindenberger who died May 2, 1995. Doris was a champion Pinochle Player,...
Marjorie Mapstone
Apr 2, 2019
Marjorie (Younkins) Mapstone, 97, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. She was born on July 28, 1921 in South Fork, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Jones) Younkins and the widow of Gerald Mapstone. Marjorie enjoyed puzzles and crafts. In her younger days, she was active in several churches...
Pauline E. Deitch
Apr 1, 2019
Pauline E. Deitch, 93, of Claremont Nursing Home and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the home. She was born June 8, 1925 in Carlisle, PA the daughter of the late Bixler N. Shughart and Elsie Nailor Shughart. She married Marlin G. Deitch. He preceded her in death on June 25, 2004. Pauline was a...
Ruth A. Young
Mar 29, 2019
Ruth Anna Young, 95, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home. She was born January 29, 1924 in Curryville, PA to the late W. Nelson and Rosa (Replogle) Bush and was the widow of Paul R. Young. Ruth was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. She was a devoted...
Emma N. Nelson
Mar 28, 2019
Emma N. Nelson, 76, of Carlisle passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born on Tuesday, December 22, 1942 in Cumberland County, PA the daughter of the late Jesse and Vesta F. (Watson) Raudabaugh and the widow of George Nelson who passed on December 28, 1985. They were married for 22...
Melvin Keith Neal
Mar 27, 2019
Melvin Keith Neal, 62, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on July 28, 1956 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Melvin and Ramona (Sallis) Neal. Keith was employed at Dickinson College as a maintenance technician for over 25 years. He enjoyed tinkering with...
Herbert B. Shughart
Mar 27, 2019
Herbert B. Shughart, 89, of Blain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born November 19, 1929 in Carlisle to the late Frederick H. and Ruth A. (Miller) Shughart and was the widower of Lois F. (Bricker) Shughart. Herb loved the outdoors, he worked most of his life as a dairy farmer and enjoyed hunting. He is...
Jean M. Wagner
Mar 26, 2019
Jean M. Wagner 88, of Carlisle, PA died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in the Church of God Home, Carlisle, with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 7, 1931 in Canton, Ohio to the late Peter J. and Jane E. Laughran Steinhauer. Jean retired as a bookkeeper from the former MGM Pharmacy in Carlisle. She...
Charles Brown
Mar 26, 2019
Charles Brown, 88, of Carlisle, PA died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Hospital. He was born in Carlisle, PA on July 7, 1930 to the late Robert F. and Mae (McMichael) Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Renelle L. (McBride) Brown; his brother Robert and his twin Donald....