Obituaries

Mary Lou Rung

Mary Lou Rung

Dec 1, 2016

Mary Lou Rung, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.She was born January 11, 1933 in Bath, NY to the late Stanley G. and Janith F. (Eddy) Gorton and was the widow of Harry Rung.She accepted the Lord as her...

Joseph Gerard Tornello

Joseph Gerard Tornello

Dec 1, 2016

Joseph Gerard Tornello, age 51, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016.He was born June 18, 1965 in Whittier, CA to Joseph Turnello of Nevada and the late Elvy (Dunham) McGuire.In addition to his father, Joseph is survived by a daughter, Brittney Vazquez of CA; a brother, Jason A. Pecho of McConnellsburg; a sister, Marlene Poole of AZ; a...

Sean Kevin Markel

Sean Kevin Markel

Nov 30, 2016

Sean Kevin Markel, born October 25, 1980, passed away on November 30, 2016 at the age of 36 in York, Pennsylvania where he resided. While all would argue that Sean's passing was much too early, he touched all those around him; especially children and the elderly, who always seemed to harbor a soft place in his heart. He attended Boiling...

Daniel Cornelius Mahoney

Daniel Cornelius Mahoney

Nov 27, 2016

Daniel Cornelius Mahoney, 64, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at home.He was born July 21, 1952 in Lykens, PA to Rosemary (Yentsch) and Cornelius Mahoney.Dan was a 1970 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School, served in the Air National Guard and for over the last 30 years was a sanitation engineer at Land-O-Lakes in Mt Holly....

Helen Lenore Dum

Helen Lenore Dum

Nov 24, 2016

Helen Lenore Dum, age 95, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at her residence.She was born April 4, 1921 in South Middleton Township to the late G. Roy and Lettie Violet (Holler) Woods and was the widow of R. Dale Dum who passed June 24, 2000.Helen and her husband loved camping and started the Good Sam-Cumberland Valley Travelers...

Grace B. Gallagher

Grace B. Gallagher

Nov 24, 2016

Grace B. Gallagher of Carlisle, born to Bessie E. and Harry E. Baer, died Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was the fourth of their six children, all of whom predeceased her. She married James Joseph Gallagher with whom she raised two daughters, Kathryn Gallagher Davison of Washington, DC, and Karen Gallagher Busby (Rudy) of Salisbury, NC.Professionally, Grace and a friend...

Janet L.  Ellerman

Janet L. Ellerman

Nov 23, 2016

Janet L. Ellerman, age 83, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.She was born July 7, 1933 in Carlisle to the late Donald T. and Catherine (Good) Good.Janet was a clerk at the former McCrory's Department Store in Carlisle. She enjoyed reading, collecting angels and Boyd's Bears, crossword puzzles, coloring, reading her daily...

Charles L. "Butch" Lebo, Jr.

Charles L. "Butch" Lebo, Jr.

Nov 22, 2016

Charles L. "Butch" Lebo, Jr., age 82, of Carlisle, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home.He was born January 14, 1934 in Carlisle to the late Charles and Mabel (Wickard) Lebo, Sr.Charles graduated from Carlisle High School, Class of 1951 and then served in the United...

Lydia M. Sheaffer

Lydia M. Sheaffer

Nov 22, 2016

Lydia M. Sheaffer, age 85, of Shermans Dale, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg.She was born October 18, 1931 in Landisburg to the late Charles and Mabel (Darr) Smith.Lydia was a 1950 graduate of the Perry Joint High School. She formerly worked at the Hunt Crystal Plant and retired from the West Perry...

Ardena B. Comp

Ardena B. Comp

Nov 20, 2016

Ardena B. Comp, age 70, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Manor Care-Carlisle.She was born January 2, 1946 in Carlisle to the late Jack Walter and Elva Beatrice (Mellott) DeHart.Ardena was a 1963 graduate of Carlisle High School. She retired after over 25 years as a secretary for the Carlisle Borough. She was a former member of...

Yvonne K. Reynolds

Yvonne K. Reynolds

Nov 20, 2016

Yvonne K. Reynolds, age 72, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 5, 1944 in Carlisle to the late Norman and Mildred (Porter) Raymond.Yvonne enjoyed playing cards, and more than anything she cherished her time spent with family.She is survived by a son, Gary (Tricia) Leach; a...

Wayne W. Rutz

Wayne W. Rutz

Nov 20, 2016

Wayne W. Rutz, age 86, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, surrounded by his loving family.He was born August 11, 1930 in Carlisle to the late Edward and Mary E. (Wilson) Rutz.Wayne was a proud graduate of Carlisle High School, Class of 1949. In recent years, he proudly served as Class Treasurer...

Mary K. "Cass" Teter

Mary K. "Cass" Teter

Nov 18, 2016

Mary K. "Cass" Teter, 91, of Carlisle died Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Born June 2, 1925 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary M. Pomeroy Hicks. Mary is survived by her husband of 74 years William M. Teter of Carlisle; two children, Garry L. Teter Sr. of...

Diane Arleen Doblin

Diane Arleen Doblin

Nov 18, 2016

Diane Arleen Doblin (nee Haar), 59, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at her residence.Born June 3, 1957 in Harrisburg, to the late Byron Edward and Roma Louise (Thompson) Haar.Diane is survived by her husband, Marc Doblin, whom she was married to for 36 years; a brother, Bill Haar; a niece, Jennifer, of Manchester, PA; and a...

John E. Shughart, Sr.

John E. Shughart, Sr.

Nov 15, 2016

John E. Shughart, Sr., of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his residence after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1956 in Perry County to the late Earl W. and Gladys E. (Brownawell) Shughart.John was employed at the New Cumberland Army Depot and was an avid hunter and NASCAR fan. He was a...

Doris Alice Morrison

Doris Alice Morrison

Nov 15, 2016

Doris Alice Morrison, born August 28, 1932, passed away November 13, 2016 at her home in Carlisle, PA. Doris is survived by her sons, John Martin and his wife Susan of New Bern, NC, Joseph Martin and his wife Sherry of Reeders, PA and Warren Madden and his wife Nancy of Whitehall, PA; step son, Larry Morrison and his wife...

Nicholas A. "Nick" Mineo

Nicholas A. "Nick" Mineo

Nov 13, 2016

Nicholas A. "Nick" Mineo, age 81, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born September 10, 1935 in Trapani, Sicily, Italy to the late Frank P. and Giulia (Figuccio) Mineo.Nick retired from the United States Army as a Major after 21 years of service which included 2 tours in Vietnam....

Robert De Francesco

Robert De Francesco

Nov 12, 2016

Robert De Francesco, 71, of Carlisle, passed on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his residence. Born March 23, 1945 in Flushing, Queens, New York to the late Alfonso and Ninfa (Lizza) De Francesco.Bob is survived by his wife, Helen De Francesco of Carlisle, whom he was with for 23 years; a daughter, Vicky De Francesco of Texas; brothers Bruce and...

Lise S. Smith

Lise S. Smith

Nov 11, 2016

Lise S. Smith, 57, of Carlisle, died Friday November 11, 2016 at her residence. Born December 4, 1958 in New Brunswick, Canada to Dolores (Martin) Berube of Harrisburg and the late Alphe Berube. In addition to her mother, Lise is survived by her husband, Martin Bechtold of Carlisle, whom she was with for 28 years; three children, Randi (and her...

Edward L. Allbritton

Edward L. Allbritton

Nov 11, 2016

Edward L. Allbritton, 66 of Carlisle, died Friday November 11, 2016 in the Pinnacle Health West Shore Hospital. Born November 14, 1949 in Panama City, FL, he was the son of the late John L. and Margaret Knight Allbritton. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Vicki S. Allbritton; two sons, Seth Puit, Sumter, SC and Todd Craig, Mt. Pleasant;...