Obituaries
Kathryn B. Sheaffer
Mar 20, 2016
Kathryn B. Sheaffer, age 97, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle.She was born in Harrisburg on August 22, 1918 to the late Walter D. and Mary E. Burd Byers and was the widow of the late Arthur A. Sheaffer who passed on August 3, 2004 after being married for 65 years.Kathryn...
Colonel Andrew T. Poznick
Mar 20, 2016
Colonel Andrew T. Poznick, age 45, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Carlisle.He was born at Fort Bragg, NC on April 15, 1970 to the late Charles John Poznick, Jr. (CSM Ret.) and Hermina Hendrika Johanna vanGremberghen Handy. Andy was a Soldier, a husband, father and friend. He will be remembered for his devotion to...
David Howard Matthews
Mar 19, 2016
David H. Matthews, age 67, of Carlisle, passed on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Manor Care, Carlisle with his loving son and daughter-in-law by his side.He was born in Carlisle on October 20, 1948 to the late Harold Lincoln and Leah Marie Shank Matthews.David retired as an electrician at the Carlisle Tire and Wheel after over 25 years and had...
Robert V. "Bob" Geist
Mar 19, 2016
Robert V. "Bob" Geist, 91, of Carlisle, passed away early Saturday morning March 19, 2016 at Manor Care of Carlisle.He was born in Juniata-Altoona, PA on April 15, 1924 to the late Theodore W. and Ruth R. Mentzer Geist and was the widower of Betty Ford Geist, who died March 28, 2009 after 60 years of marriage. Bob retired as...
Dorothy A. Vander Ven
Mar 17, 2016
Dorothy (Dolly) A. Vander Ven, age 71, of Boiling Springs, PA and formerly of Mt. Morris, NY, was called to Heaven on Thursday, March 17, 2016 with her loving family by her side.She was born in Mt. Morris, NY on April 4, 1944 to the late Ignatious and Dorothy Maggerano.Dorothy was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School. She retired...
Lois A. Kepner
Mar 16, 2016
Lois A. Kepner, age 82, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born on June 20, 1933 in Boiling Springs to the late William and Zoe Lay Weakley and was the widow of the late Sherwood "Dutch" Kepner, Sr.Lois retired from the Bon Ton Department Store in Carlisle after...
Richard Leon Neil
Mar 16, 2016
Richard Leon Neil, age 68, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born in Willow Hill on July 22, 1947 to the late Amos Merle and Mary Catherine Flemming Neil.Richard studied criminal justice at Penn State University and computer programming at Computer Learning Network in Mechanicsburg. He formerly worked as a Pollution...
Paul H. Woods
Mar 14, 2016
Paul H. Woods, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on June 29, 1924 in Carlisle to the late George Loy and Lettie Holler Woods and was the widower of the late Elma M. Crull Woods who passed on June 16, 2014.Paul worked as a security guard...
Shirley A. Bricker
Mar 12, 2016
Shirley A. Bricker, age 78, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg with her loving family by her side.She was born on August 8, 1937 in Carlisle to the late Leon and Helen Kosher Ramp.Shirley was a graduate of Carlisle High School. She retired from the former Reeves-Hoffman Crystal Manufacturing Plant. She...
Don Elliot Newman
Mar 12, 2016
Don Elliot Newman, age 61, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on March 12, 2016 at his residence.He was born on March 7, 1955 in Wilkinsburg, PA to the late Dean Newman and Doris Newman of OH.Don honorably served his country in the United States Navy.He is survived by his daughter, Cathy (and husband Jeff) Strayer of Loysville; a sister, Donna...
Sharon R. Stephens
Mar 11, 2016
Sharon R. Stephens, age 61, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.She was born on June 8, 1954 in Chambersburg to the late John and Marjorie Harvey Rosenberry.She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Allen E. Stephens of Carlisle; two daughters, Amber (and husband Thai) Barrick of Newville and Leann...
Cleother Hall
Mar 6, 2016
Retired Technical Sergeant Cleother Hall, age 72, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born September 17, 1943 in Leland, Mississippi, to the late Ruby Mae and Henry Hall. He was educated in the Washington County School District at Breisch High School/Lincoln Attendance Center. His greatest passion during those years was his trumpet. He was a...
Kelsey Jean Hippensteel
Mar 5, 2016
Kelsey Jean Hippensteel went to be cradled in the arms of the angels on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the daughter of Cassandra K. Cook and Robert L. Hippensteel, Jr. of Carlisle.In addition to her parents, Kelsey is survived by her siblings, Kaleb, Kamren, Kayla and Kloey; maternal grandparents, Pastor John and Pamela Cook of Carlisle;...
Patrick T. Mcandrews
Mar 1, 2016
Patrick T. McAndrews, age 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his residence.He was born on March 15, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Michael and Mary K. Deane McAndrews.Patrick received his Bachelor's degree from Catholic University of America and a Master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a former French and Spanish...
Barry E. Hurley
Mar 1, 2016
Barry E. Hurley, age 70, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday evening, March 1, 2016 at the West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.He was born on January 8, 1946 in Mechanicsburg to the late Vernon E. and Joyce M. Ulsh Hurley.Barry was formerly employed by Calabrese Machine Shop, Mechanicsburg, for 31 years and retired after 12 years from U.S.A. Spares, Inc. (formerly Keystone...
June L. Heckman Brenneman
Feb 27, 2016
June L. Heckman Brenneman, 86 of Carlisle, passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle. She was born in Lemoyne, PA on May 2, 1929 to the late Walter D. and Mary B. Hess Heckman and was the widow of Lynn G. Brenneman Jr., who died August 18, 2007 after 56 years of marriage. June retired as...
Karen R. Wright
Feb 26, 2016
Karen R. Wright, age 64, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA with her loving family by her side.She was born on July 6, 1951 in Media, PA to the late James T. Richards and June L. Iddings.Karen was a Financial Analyst for F.M.W.R. at the Carlisle Barracks and was...
Ethel M. Carothers
Feb 26, 2016
Ethel M. Carothers, age 95, formerly of Boiling Springs, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle, PA.She was born in Carlisle on May 8, 1920 to the late Clyde C. and Florence Black Woods and was the widow of the late Charles C. Carothers who passed on June 23, 2002 after 62 years of marriage.Ethel...
Evelyn E. Davidson Morrell
Feb 25, 2016
Evelyn E. Davidson Morrell, age 90, of Greensburg, PA passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Redstone Highlands Communities, Greensburg surrounded by her loving and caring family.She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 12, 1925 to the late William and Mae Evelyn Gaw Davidson and was the widow of the late Kenneth S. Morrell who passed October 20,...
Sara V. Lewellen
Feb 24, 2016
Sara V. Lewellen, age 78, of Newville, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle.She was born on April 8, 1937 in Boswell, PA to the late Jasper and Ruth Holder May and was the widow of the late Rev. Duane Lewellen.She is survived by her children, Ronald Lewellen and Katherine J. Lewellen and...