Obituaries

Robert D. Bybee

Robert D. Bybee

Apr 10, 2011

Robert D. Bybee, 62, of the Philippines, passed away April 10, 2011.He was born December 6, 1948, in Germany, a son of the late Cleadus and Marie Bybee.He is survived by his wife, Nancy Bybee; two sons, Danny of Alantic City, NJ. and Mark of the Philippines; six sisters, Cledia M. of Carlisle, Bobby Jean Castner of Vowinickel PA., Donna...

Shirley M. Hartzell

Shirley M. Hartzell

Apr 9, 2011

Shirley M. Hartzell, 76 of Carlisle, died Saturday April 9, 2011 in the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle. Born March 27, 1935 in Mt. Holly Springs, the daughter of the late Ira and Elva Bitner Cohill and the widow of Dale S. Hartzell to whom she was married to for 56 years. Shirley worked at the former Food Fair,...

Robert Graham Hershey

Robert Graham Hershey

Apr 5, 2011

Robert Graham Hershey, 70, of Shippensburg, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at his home.Born April 3, 1941 in York, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Elma Sweitzer Hershey.He was a graduate of Penn State University in Landscape Design.   He was employed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks. Robert was a member...

Ruth Irene Brown

Ruth Irene Brown

Apr 4, 2011

Ruth Irene Brown, 99, of Shippensburg, Died Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Chambersburg Hospital.Born March 16, 1912 in Newville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel Boyd Negley and the widow of Richard E. Brown.She was a seamstress the former U Wanna Wash Frocks, Newville.  Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Newville. She loved...

Thelma Calaman

Thelma Calaman

Apr 4, 2011

Thelma Elizabeth Foltz Calaman, 85, of Carlisle, formerly of Boiling Springs, died Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.Born June 28, 1925 in Newburg, she was a daughter of the late Earl F. and Minerva E. Davis Foltz and the widow of Robert L. Calaman, Sr.She retired from Carlisle Tire and Wheel after 25 years of service. ...

James Leslie (Les) Griggs

James Leslie (Les) Griggs

Apr 3, 2011

Memorial services for Colonel James Leslie Griggs will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.James Leslie Griggs, Colonel, United States Army (Retired), of Carlisle, PA passed away in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 3, surrounded by family.Colonel Griggs was born on 14 November 1937 in Bennettsville, SC to James...

Francis L. Speck

Francis L. Speck

Mar 31, 2011

Francis L. Speck, 81, of Newville, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at his home.Born June 23, 1929 in Grantham, he was a son of the late Francis H. and Edna Stetler Speck.Francis was a farmer in the Newville area for many years.  He attended Grace Baptist Church, Carlisle.Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jeanne Speck of Newville; one son,...

Joan H. Cleland

Joan H. Cleland

Mar 30, 2011

Joan H. Cleland, 86, of Carlisle, formerly of Liverpool, England, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born February 24, 1925 in Liverpool, England, she was a daughter of the late James and Helen Duncan Holden and the widow of Nevin Cleland.  Joan was a member of First United Church of Christ, Carlisle.  She worked for George’s...

George W. Hyde

George W. Hyde

Mar 29, 2011

George W. Hyde, 84, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Church of God Home, Carlisle.Born March 18, 1927 in United, PA, he was a son of the late George D. and Marjorie Smith Hyde.George loved to play golf and was known for his gardening, particularly his tomatoes. He was proud of the wine that he made and loved...

Cory A. Cormany

Cory A. Cormany

Mar 29, 2011

Cory A. Cormany, 44, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at his home.Born August 17, 1966 in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of Robert B. and Sharlene McAllister Cormany.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Bobbette Hunter of Carlisle; two nieces, Emily and Lindsay of Carlisle and his maternal grandfather, Galen McAllister of Shermans...

Eva M. Ostrander

Eva M. Ostrander

Mar 28, 2011

Eva M. Ostrander, 90, of Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital.Born January 12, 1921 in Prague, Czech Republic, the daughter of the late Rostislav and Auguata Navratilova Hoffmann and the widow of Harold Ostrander.Surviving are one son, Gary Ostrander (and wife, Karen) of Carlisle; two grandchildren, Brandon Ostrander and Ashley Shuman and two great-grandchildren,...

Si Rae Pak

Si Rae Pak

Mar 27, 2011

Si Rae Pak, 76, of Carlisle, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Cumberland Crossing Retirement Community, Carlisle.Born August 8, 1934 in Kang Won Do, Korea, he was a son of the late Song So Pak and Kyung Sook Kim.       He was and ordained minister for the Church of Christ in Korea and he was a member of Grace United Methodist...

Emma Louise (Jordan) Houska

Emma Louise (Jordan) Houska

Mar 26, 2011

Emma Louise (Jordan) Houska, age 89, died Saturday, 26 March 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA.  Born and raised in Highland Park, NJ, she was the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Taylor) Jordan and the grand-daughter of musician/composer Harry C. Jordan.  She resided in Middlesex Borough, Martinsville, and Lakewood, NJ before moving to Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle,...

Creedon W. Shatto

Creedon W. Shatto

Mar 25, 2011

Creedon W. Shatto, 80, of Carlisle died Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.Born January 19, 1931 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Herman and Mary Ocker Shatto.He retired after 30 plus years as a dispatcher for Cumberland County.  Creedon was a member of AARP, a member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge #260 F...

William Thompson

William Thompson

Mar 23, 2011

William “Bim” James Thompson, 76, of Carlisle died, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at HealthSouth Regional Specialty Hospital, Mechanicsburg.Born August 30, 1935 in Carlisle, a son of the late William J. & Mary Lu Moore Thompson.He was a graduate of Carlisle High School, Class of 1955. William was a lifelong resident of Carlisle and a member of Allison United Methodist Church....

Richard Hayes Roach

Richard Hayes Roach

Mar 22, 2011

Richard Hayes Roach, 71, of Carlisle went to be with his Lord on March 22, 2011 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with his illness.Born March 21, 1940 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Albert F., Jr. and Dorothy Hayes Roach.He received an accounting degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He...

Curtis A. Cleland

Curtis A. Cleland

Mar 21, 2011

Curtis A. Cleland, 60, of Carlisle, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at his home.Born October 24, 1950 in Carlisle, he was the son of Joan Holden Cleland and the late Nevin F. Cleland.He worked for several local cable companies and recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with Comcast. He was involved in the radio industry as a personality and also provided...

Sara L. Morgan

Sara L. Morgan

Mar 21, 2011

Early Monday Morning, March 21, Dr. Sara Morgan passed into the hands of God following a long illness. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family and in the comfort of her home here in Carlisle, PA. Dr. Sara Morgan was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. Her parents were the late Lamar and Willie Jo Sterling Landrum.She continuously sought higher...

Grace Brenizer

Grace Brenizer

Mar 20, 2011

Grace “Nan” L. Brenizer, 81, of Carlisle, died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at her home.Born May 11, 1929 in Mechanicsburg, she was a daughter of the late Jacob William and Susan Rebecca Sheaffer Jones and the widow of Clarence A. Brenizer.She was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School, Class of 1947. She retired from Ships Parts Control Center in Mechanicsburg...

Roger G. Fahnestock, Sr.

Roger G. Fahnestock, Sr.

Mar 19, 2011

Roger G. Fahnestock, Sr., 69, of Carlisle, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, Mechanicsburg.Born March 29, 1941 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Nellie Fahnestock.He retired from the former Leer Corporation, Carlisle after more than 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman. Roger received great joy from spending time with...

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