Obituaries
Emmalee Ann "Emma" Johnson
Dec 28, 2017
Emmalee Ann “Emma” Johnson, age 2, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Hospital. She was born September 2, 2015 in Carlisle to Roy “Alex” and Miranda A. (Wingert) Johnson of Carlisle. Emma was a shy, fun loving girl who loved food and spending time with her best friend/sister, Grace. She was...
Alfred M. Signore
Dec 27, 2017
Alfred M. Signore, age 84, of Boiling Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Holy Spirit Geisinger Hospital, Camp Hill. He was born April 17, 1933 in New Haven, CT to the late Anthony and Mary (LaMonica) Signore. Alfred was a chemical engineer in the rubber manufacturing business and then a safety trainer for the trucking industry before...
Dale C. Mundis
Dec 26, 2017
Dale C. Mundis, age 47, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 4, 1970 in Blossburg, PA to Ralph and Sandy (Colson) Mundis of Blossburg. Dale was a Project Manager for Tuckey Restoration. He loved music, racing RC cars and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dale was a kind man who...
John F. Mira, Md
Dec 26, 2017
John F. Mira, MD, 72, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 after an extended illness. Dr. Mira was born in Emporium, PA, to Dominic and Josephine Mira. He graduated from Cameron County High School in Emporium, PA. Dr. Mira graduated from Creighton University Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed an internship at Parkland Hospital in Dallas Texas, and...
Roland R. Couch
Dec 26, 2017
Roland R. Couch, age 61, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 22, 1956 in Uniontown to the late Emmett and Joann (Loukota) Couch. Roland was a history buff and was especially interested in World War II. He was an owner/operator over-the-road trucker and was a Jack-of-All-Trades: mechanic; engineer;...
Gordon A. Windowmaker
Dec 25, 2017
Gordon A. Windowmaker, age 93, of Boiling Springs, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle with his loving daughter by his side. He was born February 25, 1924 in Gardners to the late Erma Windowmaker and was the widower of Nedra C. (Shuff) Windowmaker who passed April 2, 2010. Gordon retired from the...
George Daniel Foster
Dec 24, 2017
George Daniel Foster, age 76 of Newville, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his home. He was born February 11, 1941 in Newville to the late Edward and Mable Irene (Gutshall) Foster. George was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Airee 1299, Carlisle. He was formerly employed by CH Masland and Sons and Federal Equipment....
Richard E. "Dick" Mahoney
Dec 23, 2017
Richard E. “Dick” Mahoney, 75, of Carlisle, died Saturday December 23, 2017 at ManorCare Health Services – Carlisle. Born in Carlisle, January 3, 1942 to the late Edward A. and Ruth “Brown” Mahoney. Richard was formerly employed by the Carlisle Container Company, owned and operated R&A Deli and retired from General Mills Inc. Dick’s grandchildren were always a bright spot...
Ruth E. Gensler
Dec 21, 2017
Ruth E. Gensler, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 2, 1926 in Carlisle to the late R. Arnold and Florence (Alexander) Woodrow and was the widow of Elmer L. Gensler who passed January 25, 2002. Ruth was a full-time homemaker,...
Anna Belle Craig
Dec 20, 2017
Anna Belle Craig, age 73, of Aspers, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Hospital. She was born April 16, 1944 in Harrisburg to Tessie (Copenhaver) Shrawder and the late Thomas J. Shrawder and was the widow of James W. Craig who passed December 16, 2009. Anna was a 1962 graduate of Carlisle High School. She...
Joseph W. Baric
Dec 19, 2017
Joseph W. Baric, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle with his loving family by his side. He was born February 17, 1934 in Carlisle to the late John F. and Leona (Patterson) Baric. Joseph retired from AMP after 25 years of service. He was a former member of the North Middleton...
Lee H. Morrison
Dec 17, 2017
Lee H. Morrison, 94, of Carlisle, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. Born February 22, 1923 in Carlisle to the late John and Sara (Hench) Morrison. Lee honorably served his country in the US Army during WWII. He landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and was awarded...
Scottie Williams
Dec 16, 2017
Scottie Williams, age 66, of Boiling Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1951 to the late William and Mary Lee (Jacobs) Sayers. Scottie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed scrapbooking with friends and was an artistic woman who created a...
Cody J."Tex" Koppenhaver
Dec 14, 2017
Cody J., “Tex” Koppenhaver, age 24, was taken suddenly from this world on December 14, 2017 after losing his battle against addiction. Born on August 9, 1993 in Harrisburg, PA, Cody is the son of Billie Jo Barrick (Shadle) and James Koppenhaver. Cody was a bright, passionate young man who had an infectious smile and a charming personality that could...
Dorothy L. Lappen
Dec 11, 2017
Dorothy L. Lappen, age 95, of Mechanicsburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, December 11, 2017, at her residence. She was born May 27, 1922, in Aldan, PA, to the late Edmund D. and Ethel E. (Crowley) Lear and was the widow of Samuel S. Lappen, Jr., who died May 10, 1999. Dorothy was a retired secretary...
Robert E. Smyser
Dec 11, 2017
Robert E. Smyser, age 86, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1931 in Carlisle to the late Raymond A. and Gladys (Miller) Smyser. Robert was formerly employed by the Laborer’s Union #1160 until he retired and worked for Middlesex Township for 19 years. He was a former member of Cumberland...
Gregory G. Griffith
Dec 10, 2017
Gregory G. Griffitth, age 66, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. He was born August 11, 1951 in York to the late John H., Jr. and Camille (McHugh) Griffith. As an electrical engineer, Greg worked first for Erie Frequency Control in Carlisle before a 33-year career at TE...
Suzanne S. "Sue" Gallagher
Dec 8, 2017
Suzanne S. Gallagher, 94, of Carlisle, died Friday, December 8, 2017 at The Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg. She was born November 2, 1923 to the late William R. and Helen Goodier Schmidt and was the widow of General William Gallagher who passed June 12, 1992. One of the last true bon vivants of her generation, Sue lived life to...
George W. Myers
Dec 8, 2017
George W. Myers, age 87, of Shippensburg, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1930 in Carlisle, to the late Francis B. and Esther M. (Reighter) Myers, and was the husband of Joyce (Gockley) Myers. George retired from government civil service as a business agent for the Commonwealth of PA Bureau of...
Elmer H. Simonton
Dec 8, 2017
Elmer H. Simonton, age 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Thornwald Home, Carlisle. He was born September 7, 1927 in Millerstown, PA to the late Elmer E. and Carrie A. (Facer) Simonton, and was the widower of the late Grace I. (Kirk) Simonton who passed on December 10. 2010. Elmer retired from British Petroleum in...