Obituaries

Yvonne M. Zimmerman

Yvonne M. Zimmerman

Jun 25, 2012

Yvonne Marie Zimmerman, 70 of Carlisle, died Monday June 25, 2012 in Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle. Born August 21, 1941 in Carlisle the daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Leona Stringfellow Sherman. Surviving are her son, Michael Zimmerman, Shippensburg, a daughter, Stephanie Sheriff and her husband Steven, Carlisle and six grandchildren. Yvonne is also survived by a brother...

Ellsworth Gernard Minich

Ellsworth Gernard Minich

Jun 25, 2012

Ellsworth Gernard “Ellsyâ€Â Minich, 76 of Carlisle died Monday June 25, 2012 in his home. Born June 15, 1936 in Carlisle, the son of the late John E. and Hazel Louise Bitner Minich. Ellsy was the owner of Minich’s Gulf Service Station for 37 years in Carlisle. He was a former Carlisle High School football player and still enjoyed attending...

Jack Thomas Free

Jack Thomas Free

Jun 24, 2012

Jack Thomas Free, 80, died Sunday, June 24 at the Sarah Todd Memorial Home with his wife and much of his family by his side. He was born in Carlisle, PA on Thursday, December 24, 1931, son of the late Bradford M. Free and Helen (Wetzel) Free.Jack's survivors include his devoted and loving wife, Gloriadean (Albright) Free, known to him...

Mildred H. Stone

Mildred H. Stone

Jun 24, 2012

Mildred H. Stone, 93 of Carlisle died Sunday June 24, 2012 in the Rock Hill Mennonite Community, Sellersville PA. Born April 26, 1919 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Christian A. and Viola Herman Hertzler and the widow of Paul L. Stone. Mrs. Stone was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and Shippensburg University. She taught school in...

Elizabeth Ann Koch

Elizabeth Ann Koch

Jun 21, 2012

Elizabeth Ann “Bredbennerâ€Â Koch, 79, of Carlisle, died Thursday June 21, 2012 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Born July 11, 1932 in Nescopeck, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Elizabeth Harter Bredbenner and the widow of Edward A. Koch Jr. Elizabeth graduated from Catawba College, NC with a BA degree. She is survived by...

Terry R. Hosterman

Terry R. Hosterman

Jun 16, 2012

Terry R. Hosterman, 61, of Carlisle, died June 16, 2012 at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born July 24, 1950, he was a son of the late William and Jean M. Bailey Hosterman.He retired as a 911 dispatcher for Cumberland County and the PA State Police. Also a former Cumberland County Emergency Services coordinator. Terry was a member of Grace...

Kathleen A. Mock

Kathleen A. Mock

Jun 16, 2012

Kathleen A. Mock, 78, of Carlisle, died Saturday, June 16, 2012 at her home, with her family at her side.Born November 24, 1933 in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond & Catherine Rafferty Wolf and the widow of Colonel Alfred J. Mock, US Army, Retired.She graduated from the College of Mount Saint Vincent, New York...

Jimmie I. Miller

Jimmie I. Miller

Jun 15, 2012

Jimmie I. Miller of Carlisle died Friday, June 15th at his home. Born Dec 6, 1952 he was the son of Lois Miller and the late E. Edwin Miller. In addition to his mother he is also survived by sister Pattie Parsons and her husband Jim and sister Peggy Bower and her husband Wes. He was a loving uncle to...

William Loyd Stone

William Loyd Stone

Jun 15, 2012

William Loyd Stone, 54, of Carlisle, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill.Born August 25, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH, a son of the late Carl and Juanita Casey Stone.He retired from the US Army after 17 ½ years of service. After retiring he became a JROTC Instructor at the Carson Long Military Academy. He was a...

Susie M. Stringfellow

Susie M. Stringfellow

Jun 14, 2012

Susie M. Stringfellow, 90, of Conway, SC, formerly of Carlisle, died Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Davenport, IA.Born September 22, 1921 in Trevorton, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Lillie Morgan Troutman and the widow of Clair Stringfellow.She worked as a secretary for Dickinson College, Carlisle until she retired. She was...

Sally Louise Bennett

Sally Louise Bennett

Jun 14, 2012

Sally Louise Carter Bennett, 81, of Carlisle, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Carlisle Regional Medical Center, with family at her side.Born on December 4, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Wayne and Julia (Neptune) Carter, Sally spent her childhood primarily in Toledo; Houston, TX; and Tulsa, OK. By the time she graduated from Toledo’s Devilbiss High School in...

Kennwood W. Losh, Sr.

Kennwood W. Losh, Sr.

Jun 14, 2012

Kennwood W. Losh, Sr., 71, of Boiling Springs, died Thursday, June 14, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born March 8, 1941 in Newville, he was a son of the late Henry S. and Rhodella A. Moffitt Losh.He was owner and operator of the former Ken’s Garage, Newville and Safeway Cab’s, Carlisle; then, later worked for Shaffer Trucking,...

Ella Jane Houseman

Ella Jane Houseman

Jun 5, 2012

Ella Jane Houseman, 79 of Mechanicsburg, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at her home.Born August 30, 1932 in Blacklick Township, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Stella Santisan Pillock and the widow of Albert Walter Houseman.She was a graduate of Nanty-Glo High School. Ella was co-founder and co-owner of Houseman Metals of Carlisle. She was a member...

Janet L. Smith

Janet L. Smith

Jun 4, 2012

Janet L. Smith, 79, of Carlisle, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at M. S. Hershey Medical Center.Born June 9, 1932 in Chambersburg, she was a daughter of the late J. Frank and Bernice Wagner Rotz and the widow of Robert Smith.She was a 1950 graduate of Carlisle High School. Janet retired from Flight Systems, Carlisle in 1993. She attended First...

Kurt D. Rudd

Kurt D. Rudd

Jun 4, 2012

Kurt D. Rudd, 46, of Carlisle, went to his home over there, after a six year hard fought battle with lupus, Monday, June 4, 2012.Born March 9, 1966 in Erie.He was a fun loving, energetic man who dearly loved his family and friends.Surviving are his father, Jerry L. Rudd (and his wife, Sally) of Erie; his mother Judith A. Stunder...

Robert Anthony Fortuna

Robert Anthony Fortuna

Jun 3, 2012

Robert Anthony Fortuna, 55, of Carlisle, died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services, Carlisle.Born May 8, 1957 in Shamokin, he was a son of Lucy Ciocco Fortuna and the late Robert Stephen Fortuna. He was a graduate of Big Spring High School, Class of 1975 and Slippery Rock University with a Bachelors in Physical Education. He was...

Carrie R. "Deitch" Minich

Carrie R. "Deitch" Minich

Jun 3, 2012

Carrie R. "Deitch" Minich, 93 of Carlisle, died Sunday June 3, 2012 in the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Born June 11, 1918 in Cumberland County, the daughter of the late John C. and Daisy E. Shughart Thomas. Mrs. Minich attended the Carlisle Market for 35 years as a vendor. She was a member of the Waggoners United Methodist Church and...

Mary E. Wetzel

Mary E. Wetzel

Jun 2, 2012

Mary E. Wetzel, 77, of Carlisle died Saturday, June 2, 2012, in the Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle.Born March 25, 1935, in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late Walter S. and Minnie Barr Carpenter.Mary was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Carlisle, and a charter member of Jim Thorpe Camping Club. She was a member of Eagles...

Rene Alvarez

Rene Alvarez

Jun 2, 2012

Rene Alvarez, 85 of Carlisle, died Saturday June 2, 2012 in his home. Born on November 28, 1926 in Ybor City, the son of the late Antonio and Lily Mars Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez graduated from Hillsborough High School. Mr. Alvarez had a distinguished career as an executive with the American Can Company for over 40 years. As a young man,...

Ethan Lynn Amsbaugh

Ethan Lynn Amsbaugh

Jun 2, 2012

Ethan Lynn Amsbaugh, 22, of Mount Union, died Saturday, June 2, 2012.Born May 18, 1990, in Harrisburg, the son of Roger L. and Karmae McDermond Amsbaugh.He was a 2009 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. He attended the Franklin County Fire Academy; newly inducted member to Mt. Union Fire Department. He was employed by Priority Response Ambulance as a first...