Obituaries
Brenda Kosciolek
Oct 23, 2017
Brenda Kosciolek (nee Defibaugh), age 59, of Marysville, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 23, 2017.She was born August 3, 1958 in Perry Township, Clarion County, PA to Betty “Audean” (Smith), and the late John Alverda Defibaugh.Brenda was a 1976 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School. She worked at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House restaurant for nearly...
Clifton L. Prue
Oct 21, 2017
Clifton L. “Buck” Prue, 73, of Newville, entered into eternal rest after a long battle with illness on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Green Ridge Village.He was born October 30, 1943 to the late Clifton A. and Estella (Donaldson) Prue and was married to Janet M. (Goodrich) Prue for the past 52 years.Clifton honorably served his country in the US...
Joy L. Forrest
Oct 20, 2017
Joy L. Forrest, 93, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born on July 6, 1924 in Fulton County to the late Roy C. and Lillian L. (Miller) Shafer and was the widow of Frank W. Forrest. She is survived by one daughter, Cathy “Cat” Forrest of Collegeville, four grandchildren;...
Anita Catherine Reiblich
Oct 20, 2017
Anita Catherine Reiblich, 86, of Mechanicsburg, PA, formerly of Newville and Baltimore, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at the UPMC Pinnacle Health West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. She was born on April 24, 1931 to the late William T. and Thelma (Cox) Addison of Baltimore, MD. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and...
Mildred V. Walters
Oct 19, 2017
Mildred V. Walters, age 90, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle.She was born January 11, 1927 in Carlisle to the late Sennett Leroy and Florence (Orshall) Calaman and was the widow of Harold L. Walters who passed July 30, 1995. They had been married for 50 years.Mildred was a long-time member...
D. Maxine Phillipy
Oct 19, 2017
D. Maxine Phillipy, age 92, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.Maxine was born October 1, 1925 in Carlisle to the late Emory W. and Esther M. (Newcomer) Bretz and was the widow of William T. Phillipy, III.Max, as she was often called, graduated from Carlisle HS in 1943, and was a vocalist...
Aliene Ruth Mahoney
Oct 18, 2017
Aliene Ruth Mahoney, age 96, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Thornwald Home. She was born September 14, 1921 in Highspire to the late James and Sarah (Beistline) Gross. Aliene worked as a clerk at Cochran and Allen Hardware, Carlisle until her retirement. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church. Aliene will be remembered...
Clarence Hartman
Oct 17, 2017
Clarence Hartman, 82, of Carlisle, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle. Born May 1, 1935 in Carlisle to the late Clarence Frederick and Pearl Mountz Hartman, he was the widower of Janet J. Bowermaster Hartman.Clarence was formerly employed by Town and Country, Carlisle; Howard Johnson, Plainfield; Jacksonville Elementary School, Walnut Bottom; and retired from C.H. Masland...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Wright
Oct 16, 2017
Gerald W. “Jerry” Wright, age 77, of Carlisle and formerly of Warren, OH, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Medical Center.He was born January 23, 1940 in Warren, OH to the late Carl Tinley and Ethel Mae (O’Bryon) Wright.Jerry honorably served his country in the United States Army for 32 years before his retirement including...
Shirley A. Prosser Lamp
Oct 15, 2017
Shirley Ann Prosser Lamp, age 71, of Carlisle, passed away, Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her home.She was born September 19, 1946 in Carlisle to the late Marshall and Evelyn (Lebo) Prosser.Shirley was a 1964 graduate of Carlisle High School and retired from Giant Food Stores as an accountant. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...
Nancy J. Miller
Oct 14, 2017
Nancy Jean Miller, age 85, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle. She was born August 24, 1932 in Pine Grove, PA to the late Claude R. and Mildred C. (Krum) Krammes and was the widow of Kenneth E. Miller. Nancy was a graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and attended the Ford...
Phillip C. "Phill" Reel
Oct 8, 2017
Phillip C. “Phill” Reel, age 28, of Newville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 8, 2017.He was born June 7, 1989 (6-7-89) in New Haven, CT to John and Deborah (Focht) Reel of Newville.Phill attended Harrisburg University majoring in Geospatial studies. He loved technology and enjoyed working with computers. He enjoyed history and research, hiking and studying the Bible. Stories such...
Richard L. "Butch" Myers, Jr.
Oct 8, 2017
Richard L. “Butch” Myers, Jr., age 67, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Transitions at Claremont, Carlisle.He was born October 21, 1949 in Carlisle to the late Richard L. and Rhoda (Steinour) Myers.Butch worked most of his life in construction, including Grove & Grove, Myers Builders, Shane Construction, McCoy Bros., Carlisle Syntec, ECI Group and retiring from...
Deborah K. Kotzmoyer Smyth
Oct 7, 2017
Deborah K. Kotzmoyer Smyth, age 60, of Shermans Dale, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 7, 2017 at her home. She was born August 21, 1957 in Carlisle to the late Floyd and Grace A. (Fahnestock) Kotzmoyer. Deborah was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and had worked at the former G.S. Electric in Carlisle. She enjoyed reading and watching...
Dean M. Hockensmith
Oct 6, 2017
Dean M. Hockensmith, 67, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 6, 2017. He is survived by his parents, John M. and Juanita Hockensmith of Harrisonville; his siblings: Michael Hockensmith, Sue Bressler, Dale Hockensmith, Scott Hockensmith, and Betsy White; his lifelong friend, Christine A. Hockensmith, their children Mandy and Cooper, and granddaughter Indira. All those...
John J. Hatch, Jr.
Oct 5, 2017
Friends and family across the country are celebrating the life and mourning the death of a very special man, John Joseph Hatch, Jr. of Camp Hill, PA and Steamboat Springs CO. He passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his residence in PA. John was a powerfully good man; a wise and supportive friend and companion, a natural athlete; full...
Richard D. Bear
Oct 3, 2017
Richard Duane Bear, age 68, of Carlisle, passed into eternal life Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born December 18, 1948 in Carlisle to the late Oren and Florence (Barrick) Bear. Richard graduated from Carlisle High School, Class of 1966 where he took auto shop. He worked at and operated Thumma’s Gulf and Richard’s Gulf on S. Hanover Street, Carlisle...
Ethan C. Smiley
Oct 3, 2017
Ethan C. Smiley, age 15, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home.He was born December 1, 2001 to Alex Smiley of Duncannon and Brandy Smiley of Carlisle.In addition to his parents, Ethan is survived by: his brother, Peyton Alexander Smiley of Carlisle; his step-mother, Jen Smiley of Duncannon; step-father, Shaun Paul of Carlisle; his...
Helena S. Mcalister
Oct 1, 2017
Helena S. McAlister, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.She was born May 7, 1935 in New Bloomfield, PA to the late Richard L. and Margaret (Shearer) Schuchman and was the widow of Lee R. McAlister who passed June 21, 1995.Helena was a 1953 graduate of Perry Joint High School, New Bloomfield,...
Alice C. "Sis" Mccartney
Sep 29, 2017
Alice C. “Sis” McCartney, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle. She was born March 20, 1926 in Wertzville, PA to the late Calvin G. and Alice C. (Messinger) Cook and was the widow of William J. McCartney who passed August 15, 2004. Alice was an active member of Carlisle...
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