Obituaries
Richard L. "Dick" Geib, Sr.
Jul 19, 2017
Richard L. “Dick” Geib, Sr., of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.He was born November 26, 1937 in Palmyra to the late Christian A. and Ada (Fasnacht) Geib.Dick retired as a foreman from Kinney Shoe Manufacturing after over 40 years of service. He was the Assistant...
Russell W. Coe
Jul 18, 2017
Russell W. Coe, formerly of Pittsburgh and long-time resident of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at the Church of God Home, Carlisle.He was born in Pittsburgh, on May 21, 1916, to the late William and Kathryn (nee Reingrover) Coe.Russ retired from Gulf Oil Company in Pittsburgh and moved to Carlisle where he was well known for his...
Dr. Howard C. Long
Jul 16, 2017
Dr. Howard C. Long, 98, formerly of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, July 16, at The Nottingham retirement community in Syracuse, N.Y.Born in Seisholtzville, Pa., he was the son of Howard William Long and Isabella Reese Long. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. in physics from Ohio State University. He interrupted his doctoral studies...
Alice M. Stull
Jul 16, 2017
Alice M. Stull, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Chapel Pointe-Carlisle.She was born February 12, 1926 in Boston, MA to the late George Edward and Lestina Alice (Libby) McKeever and was the widow of Paul Hugh Lester Stull who passed July 16, 2004.Alice was a member of the Meeting House-Carlisle Campus. During World War II,...
Marcus Lee "Mark" Hodge
Jul 13, 2017
Marcus L. Hodge, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at his home.He was born June 27, 1930 in Carlisle to the late Peter Andrew and Rachel Ellen (Humphreys) Hodge.Marcus graduated from Carlisle High School in the class of 1948 and later graduated from Williamsport Technical Institute. He worked at Woolworth’s until enlisting in the United States...
Margaret G. Traugh
Jul 13, 2017
Margaret G. Traugh, age 40, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her home. She was born February 5, 1977 in Berwick, PA to Patrick J. Quick of Montgomery, PA and Donna (Reichert) Taylor of Harrisburg. In addition to her parents, Margaret is survived by: her daughter, Ivy R. Traugh of Carlisle; brother, Patrick J. (wife Julie) Quick...
Iris M. Lucas
Jul 11, 2017
Iris M. Lucas, age 90, of Boiling Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at her home with her family at her side.She was born March 1, 1927 in Teddington, England to the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lee and was the widow of Philip H. Lucas who passed September 11, 1982.Iris and her late husband, Philip, owned and operated...
Robert F. Faulkner
Jul 7, 2017
Robert F. Faulkner, age 66, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at his home. He was born March 30, 1951 in Brighton, MA to the late Fred and Elizabeth (Killian) Faulkner.Robert worked as an Operations Manager for Penske Logistics. In High School he was very proud to play for the Waltham HS football team. Early in his life Robert...
Darrel Ellsworth Murphy
Jul 7, 2017
Darrel Ellsworth Murphy, age 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.Born March 1, 1947 in Tarrytown, NY, he was the son of the late Ellsworth Paul Murphy and Dorothy Arlene (Ertwine) Murphy. He was the devoted husband of Karen Louise (Bailey) Murphy to whom he had...
Harry D. Bruce, Jr.
Jul 6, 2017
Harry D. “Corky” Bruce, Jr., age 82, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle. He was born July 23, 1934 in Yeagertown, PA to the late Harry D., Sr. and Martha Mae (Clark) Bruce, and was the widower of Margaret J. (Day) Bruce who passed January 23, 2014. They had been married...
Finnick Lee Alfred Wagner
Jul 6, 2017
Finnick Lee Alfred Wagner, age 4 ½ months, of Carlisle, passed away at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.He was born February 24, 2017 in Chambersburg to Brian L. and Kearah R. (Baker) Wagner.In addition to his parents, Finnick is survived by: three siblings, Leon, Jessilynn and Hade Wagner; maternal grandparents, Douglas J. Baker, Debbie Hancock, Deborah Darnell and Kim Taylor;...
Pat Anderson Gray
Jul 6, 2017
Pat Anderson Gray, age 60, of Dumas, AR, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Carlisle.He was born December 26, 1956 in Dumas, AR to the late William Anderson and Francis Jean (Bradley) Hall.Pat was a graduate of Dumas High School in Dumas, AR and worked in the maintenance department at Tyson Foods in Pine Bluff, GA. He served his...
Daree Sue Kepner
Jul 5, 2017
Daree Sue Kepner, age 64, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center.She was born September 2, 1952 in Carlisle to the late Charles L. and Ann Elizabeth (Byers) Kepner.Daree loved to visit nursing homes to cheer up the patients. She loved singing the old hymns like “How Great Thou Art”. Daree was...
Barbara Jean (Barb) Miller Hardy
Jun 27, 2017
Barbara (Barb) Jean Miller Hardy, age 74, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania joined our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven on June 27, 2017 having passed away from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome at Pinnacle Health Harrisburg Hospital. Barbara was born on her maternal grandparents’ farm in Antis Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday August 29, 1942. She grew up in Tyrone, Pennsylvania and attended its...
Lynda K. Blackway
Jun 27, 2017
Lynda K. Blackway, age 65, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at her residence.She was born June 18, 1952 in Carlisle to Edith (Barrick) Morrison of Carlisle and the late Robert Morrison.Lynda dedicated her life to helping others. She retired as the Director of Development from Disability Rights PA of Harrisburg.She is survived by her son, Jared R....
Kathleen M. Walters
Jun 23, 2017
Kathleen M. Walters, age 80, of Newville passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 in Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA. She was born April 29, 1937 in Carlisle to the late Harry Laughman and Helen G. (Crum) Duprey, and had been married to the late Gerald E. Walters, Sr. who passed January 18, 1982. Kathleen retired from the Kinney Shoe Corp...
Keith F. Kidd
Jun 21, 2017
Keith F. Kidd, age 55, of Carlisle passed away suddenly at his residence Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born January 23, 1962 in Carlisle to Wesley S. Kidd and Judith D. (Durnin) Dubbs. Keith was employed by the NAFTA Warehouse in New Kingstown. He enjoyed playing the guitar, music, and loved to write poetry. Keith is survived by his...
Rev. Paul E. Frye, Jr.
Jun 18, 2017
Rev. Paul E. Frye, Jr., age 69, of Shermans Dale passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.He was born July 9, 1947 in Lucasville, OH to the late Paul E., Sr. and Nancy J. (Weaks) Frye.Paul was a truck driver and driver training instructor for over 42 years. He retired from...
Kenneth Mcvicker
Jun 17, 2017
Kenneth McVicker, age 78, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home.He was born May 27, 1939 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late Kenneth, Sr., and Martha (Rice) McVicker.Ken proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was employed for 32 years by the NSA. He was multilingual, speaking fluent Russian and German,...
Leon E. Lebo
Jun 15, 2017
Leon E. Lebo, age 81, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.He was born April 7, 1936 in Carlisle to the late Grant and Carrie (Mountz) Lebo.Leon worked for AMP Inc. and TYCO where he retired after nearly 40 years. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean...