Obituaries

Mary I. Baker

Mary I. Baker

Nov 5, 2017

Mary I. Baker, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. She was born April 24, 1926 in Cumberland County to the late Ralph L. and Margaret (Houston) Martin and was the widow of Robert Bryan Baker who passed March 31, 2000. Mary grew up on a farm and worked non-stop her whole...

John H. Brougher

John H. Brougher

Nov 3, 2017

John H. Brougher, age 84, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born February 23, 1933 in Cumberland County to the late Harry F. and Sarah E. (Callaman) Brougher. John was a Carlisle farmer all his life. He retired as head of the maintenance department at the former MJ Mall after 13 years of service. John enjoyed...

Paul R. "Bud" Miller

Paul R. "Bud" Miller

Nov 1, 2017

Paul R. “Bud” Miller, age 90, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle.He was born January 12, 1927 in Boiling Springs to the late Glenn and Belva (Kurtz) Miller and was the widower of Esther V. (Cline) Shenk Miller.Bud was a 1947 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. He honorably served his country in...

Rosemary V. Jumper

Rosemary V. Jumper

Oct 29, 2017

Rosemary V. (Ronan) Jumper, 84, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. Born on April 11, 1933, in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Nickel) Ronan. She is survived by her husband, Donald S. Jumper, whom she married on January 16, 1953. In addition to her husband, she...

Bonnie R. Stewart

Bonnie R. Stewart

Oct 29, 2017

Bonnie R. Stewart, age 72, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle.She was born January 10, 1945 in Chester, PA to the late Park W. Stewart.Mimi enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and shared her granddaughter’s love of dance. She was an avid reader of history, especially about...

Anna "Jean" Harbach

Anna "Jean" Harbach

Oct 24, 2017

Anna “Jean” Harbach, 95, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Claremont Nursing and Rehab Center with her loving family at her side. She was born in Carlisle on July 17, 1922 to the late Clarence and Blanche Behrens and was the widow of Paul H. Harbach, Jr. Jean had retired from Montgomery Wards in Carlisle after...

Felicia Forsythe Humer

Felicia Forsythe Humer

Oct 23, 2017

Felicia Forsythe Humer, 82, of Sewickley, PA, died on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Masonic Village at Sewickley. Born on March 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John Evans and Margaret Longaker Forsythe and the widow of Philip W. Humer. She was a graduate of the Westtown School, 1953, Swarthmore College, 1957 and the Bryn Mawr...

Brenda Kosciolek

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...