Obituaries

Aug 5, 2016

Juanita R. Williams, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.She was born September 14, 1935 in Itta Bena, MS to the late Albert and Elma (Fletcher) Duncan.Juanita was a longtime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Carlisle and belonged to the Women of the...

Aug 5, 2016

Rodney E. Morton, age 59, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 following a motor vehicle accident.He was born December 10, 1956 in Carlisle to Harriet Ellen Morton White.He was a graduate of Carlisle High School and Shippensburg University. He retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot. Rodney loved to travel and loved animals, especially his dog.In addition to...

Aug 4, 2016

Barry L. Martin, age 65, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.He was born June 19, 1951 in Carlisle to Martha Louise (Kelley) Martin of Carlisle and the late John R. Martin.Barry was a graduate of Carlisle High School and was an Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam. He retired from the...

Jul 30, 2016

Mildred I. Bowermaster, 92 of Carlisle, died July 30, 2016 in Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. Born March 6, 1924 in Boiling Springs, a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ollie Alice Sterner Wise and the widow of Sidney P. Bowermaster. Mildred was a member of the Carlisle Senior Center. She enjoyed playing games, cards and volleyball. Surviving are three...

Jul 28, 2016

Betty Mae Negley, 76, of Carlisle, died July 28, 2016 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 29, 1939 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Evelyn A. Nailor Negley. Betty was a 1957 graduate of Big Spring High School. She was employed by Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse for nearly 20 years, retired from Kmart...

Jul 25, 2016

Donna L. Fry, 66 of Carlisle, died Monday July 25, 2016 in her homeBorn July 20, 1950 in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Richard Sr., and the Dorothy Elizabeth Firlein Nickson. Donna loved bowling, golf and crocheting. Her greatest loves were her husband, her "girls" and her family.Surviving are her husband of 33 years, Michael...

Jul 25, 2016

Robert (Bob) L. Whitcomb, 68, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 25, 2016, with his family at his side.Born on December 3, 1947 in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late Robert W. Whitcomb and Betty (Zimmerman) Whitcomb and the widower of Victoria (Lewis) Whitcomb.Robert was a US Navy Veteran who served from 1967-1972...

Jul 25, 2016

Frank M. Frey Jr., 92 of Carlisle, died Monday, July 25, 2016 in Forest Park Health Center.Born January 4, 1924 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Frank M. and Emma Jane Garman Frey.Frank was the former Chief of Police for Middlesex Twp, retiring in 1984 after over 20 years of service. He was a US Army Veteran,...

Jul 24, 2016

Robert Joseph Lilley, 75, passed away on July 24, 2016, at his home with his family by his side.Born on August 20, 1940, in Framingham, MA, he was a son of Robert and Phyllis (Slamin) Lilley.Mr. Lilley was a 1962 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a 1968 graduate of Northwestern University with a Master's...

Jul 24, 2016

Leon E. Kauffman, 81, of W. North Street, Carlisle, died Sunday July 24, 2016 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.Born July 24, l935, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ivan and Leah Eicher Kauffman.Leon was a 1953 graduate of McCaskey High School and a 1957 graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, both in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He...

Jul 22, 2016

Virginia I. Buchter, 84, of Carlisle passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born on July 19, 1932 in Carlisle, she was the daughter to the late Frank and Velva (Finkey) Eppley and the widow of Ronald G. Buchter.Virginia grew up and lived in Cumberland County, and was a devoted housewife, mother, and...

Jul 21, 2016

Theresa MartinTheresa Martin, 47 of Carlisle, died July 21, 2016 in the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.Born November 2, 1968, the daughter of Dennis and Vivian Foster Martin, of Newville.Theresa is survived by her parents, a twin brother, an older sister, a younger brother, sister and brother-in-law, two daughters, 7 grandchildren, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, and numerous friends. She...

Jul 21, 2016

Makenzie Lae Owens, 19 days old, went to be her brother Landon's Angel on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.She was born July 2, 2016 in Carlisle to Nathan Owens and Megan Marlett. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Landon Owens; maternal relatives: grandmother, Lisa Horn and her companion, Ernie...

Jul 20, 2016

Richard J. Whistler, age 62, of Newville, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.Born May 8, 1954 in Carlisle, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Betty (Hair) Whistler.Richard was a self-employed painter and was a member of Tree of Life Church where he served as Deacon.Surviving are his wife, Kathryn...

Jul 19, 2016

Walter G. "Butch" Derr, Jr., age 66, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence.He was born December 31, 1949 in Carlisle to the late Walter G. Sr. and Velma (Eichelberger) Derr.Butch was a 1968 graduate of Carlisle High School and was owner/operator of BJ's Lawn Service in Shippensburg for over 25 years. He was a...

Jul 18, 2016

Deborah G. Anderson, age 61, of Newville, PA passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Barry L. Anderson, Sr. of Newville; her children, Barry L. (and wife Tiffany) Anderson, Jr. of Newville and Jessica (and husband Kyle) Shumaker of Carlisle; grandchildren, Beverly, Bailey and Anna; her mother-in-law,...

Jul 17, 2016

Cherie Carns Potter, age 63, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016.She was born February 1, 1953 in Carlisle, PA to the late William J. and Mary Jean (Ruble) Carns.Cherie was a 1970 graduate of Carlisle High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University. She was recently honored for her 40 years of nursing service...

Jul 17, 2016

Jul 15, 2016

Sandra C. "Sandy" Martin, age 63, of Boiling Springs, PA passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.She was born July 8, 1953 in Mechanicsburg, PA to the late Clyde and Beatrice (Smith) Neidhammer and was the widow of the late David Roy Martin. Sandy was a 1972 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and has...

Jul 15, 2016

Carl M. Houck-Walters, age 29, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at his residence.He was born June 7, 1987 in Hanover, PA to the late Peggy (Houck) Walters.Carl worked for Goodwill Industries at Letterkenny.He is survived by two sisters, Melissa L. Carder and Faith C. Walters, both of Leesburg, FL and several nieces and nephews.There will not...