Obituaries
Arthur Stearns Heller
Jun 16, 2023
Art Heller was a humble, godly man with great wisdom and a deep faith in God.
A member of West Shore Free Church in Mechanicsburg, Art served in children's ministry with the 1-to 2-year-olds. He built relationships with homeless people he would see regularly in his community, taking time to talk, learn about them, bring them food, and share the gospel....
Ethel M. Barnett
Jun 14, 2023
Ethel M. Barnett, age 83, of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Charles M. Barnett, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born in Hampden Township, PA on December 25, 1939, to the late Harry E. and Z. Ellen (Baitsell) Lichtenberger.
Ethel was a longtime member of Great Hope Baptist Church in Carlisle, PA. She enjoyed reading, gardening,...
Carl R. Stone
Jun 14, 2023
Carl R. Stone, 65, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Clayton and Nancy (Marston) Stone.
Carl proudly served in the US Marine Corps.
He enjoyed riding his bike and liked to collect all kinds of stuff.
Carl was an active member with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Moose Lodge,...
William R. Kennedy
Jun 11, 2023
William R. Kennedy, 82, of Carlisle, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.
Born in Blain, he was the son of the late Russell Kennedy (Mary) and the late Dorothy Kline (Charlie) and the husband of 59 years to Jackie (Wise) Kennedy.
William enjoyed bowling, golfing and hunting.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by...
Scott Alan Skiles
Jun 11, 2023
Scott Alan Skiles, 58, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Hanover, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at UPMC West Shore Hospital.
He was born September 10, 1964, in Baltimore, MD to Michael Todd Skiles and Betty Ruth Sawyer Skiles Freeman.
Some of Scott's fondest memories as a child were spent sailing the Chesapeake Bay with his mother, with his cousins...
Kathleen Forrest
Jun 11, 2023
Kathleen (Ilnicki) Forrest, 78 of Carlisle, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 11, at her home. Kathy was the best friend, companion, teacher, soldier, and most of all, wife that anyone could ever have.
She was born February 20, 1945, in McKees Rocks, PA; an only child to the late Peter and Stephanie (Spak) Ilnicki. "Cookie"...
Barry A. Kleckner Jr.
Jun 10, 2023
Barry A. “Skip” Kleckner Jr. age 63 passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at this home in Carlisle, PA. He was born December 26, 1959 in Lewistown, PA. son of the late Barry A. and Ruth E. (Ditmer) Kleckner Sr.
Skip was raised in the Ickesburg area and graduated from West Perry HS, class of ’77. He went on...
Deborah S. (Nee Stock) Lay
Jun 9, 2023
Deborah S. (nee Stock) Lay, age 66, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born in St. Louis, MO on October 29, 1956.
Deborah worked various jobs in the hairstyling industry. She most especially enjoyed being “Mimi” to her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ronald K. Lay;...
John William Warner
Jun 8, 2023
John William Warner age 81, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 8, 2023 in Newville, PA. John was born June 7, 1942 in Carlisle, PA son of the late Mike and Dorothy (Zimmerman) Warner.
John owned and operated J&S Fuels in Newville PA and was a contract painter after he retired.
John will be remembered fondly by his family as...
Frederick "Fred" Dennison Lehman
Jun 8, 2023
Frederick “Fred” Dennison Lehman, 79, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.
He was born February 1, 1944, in Carlisle to the late Merle D. and Martha (Carl) Lehman. Fred’s mother died on the day she gave birth to him.
Fred was a 1961 graduate of Big Spring High School. He honorably served his country in the...
Nghi Van Nguyen
Jun 8, 2023
Nghi Van Nguyen, age 76, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Hershey Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Cambodia on February 10, 1947, son of the late Ham Van and Chang Thi (Le) Nguyen. He was drafted into the Navy of the Republic of Vietnam, where he served...
Harry James Baer
Jun 8, 2023
Harry James “Jim” Baer, 81, of Carlisle, died Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his residence.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Irvin and Emma Reiber Baer.
Jim worked for Bethlehem Steel, retiring after 33 years. He also worked part-time at Stan’s Beverage for over 40 years.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 260, Masonic Scottish Rite,...
Murl "Dee" Munger
Jun 7, 2023
Murl D. “Dee” Munger, 92, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his residence.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, son of the late Murl Don and Vica (Eastwood) Munger Young and husband of 69 years to Joan (Thornbrugh) Munger.
Dee graduated from Iola (Kansas) High School and attended The University of Kansas, obtaining a B.S. in Geological Engineering and eventually earning master’s...
Alice Thomas
Jun 6, 2023
Alice Thomas age 87, passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2023 at the UPMC Hospital in Carlisle. She was born on May 18, 1936 in Lumberton, NC daughter of the late Hosie and Mary Locklear. she was the fifth of her family's fifteen children.
Alice worked at Poly Clinic Hospital as a nurse’s aide and in the home health industry before...
Wayne G. Lebo
Jun 6, 2023
Wayne G. Lebo, age 88, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home. He was born in Carlisle on February 8, 1935, to the late Grant W. and Carrie (Mountz) Lebo.
Wayne was drafted in 1958 and proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years. He retired from the former Cincinnati...
C. William Souders
Jun 6, 2023
C. William Souders, 77, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.
He was born April 13, 1946, in Carlisle. Bill was raised by the late Grace LeDane McLaughlin.
He was a 1964 graduate of Carlisle High School. Bill enjoyed a long career with AMP / TYCO. During his time with the company, he traveled to many places...
Jacob A. Dortch
Jun 4, 2023
Jacob A. Dortch, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2023. He was born May 2, 1995 in Annapolis, Maryland, son of Jeffrey and Debra (Cloutman) Dortch.
Jacob enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, and the outdoors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his son Theo. He will be missed and fondly remembered by his family as a loving son, father, brother,...
Helen C. Hockenberry
Jun 3, 2023
Helen C. Hockenberry, 98, of Carlisle, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Thornwald Home.
Born in November 30, 1924 in Newville, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Grace (Bitner) Neidigh and wife of the late Melvin Farner (1959) and the late Frank Hockenberry (2001).
Helen retired from Bedford Shoe Company. She enjoyed gardening, canning and baking.
Helen was notorious for...
Ray Walter Stouffer
Jun 2, 2023
Ray Walter “Clair” Stouffer, 86, of Carlisle, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Newville, he was the son of the late Walter and Isabel (Jumper) Stouffer and husband of 69 years to Mary (Myers) Stouffer.
Clair worked all his life as a truck driver, driving for many companies, retiring from Giant Foods.
He loved to bowl...
Walter (Walt) J. Bigler
May 31, 2023
Walter J. (Walt) Bigler age 89 of Carlisle passed away on May 31, 2023 at Claremont Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle, PA.
He was born March 19, 1934 in Carlisle, PA to the late Earl and Anna (Noel) Bigler. Walt is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Gloria, and his brother Earl Bigler Jr.
He is survived by his...
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