Obituaries

Mar 19, 2012

Dr. James Renfrew Johnston, III passed away on March 19, 2012. Born March 24, 1923 in Pittsburgh, Jim, as he was best known, was the son of Lorene and Dr. James R. Johnston, Jr. Jim attended Haverford College and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1947. Later that year he met fellow resident, Marion Northup, at West Penn Hospital in...

Mar 18, 2012

Clarence "Jack" M. Lenker III, 58, of Carlisle, died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at his home.Born Aug. 6, 1953, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Clarence M. Jr. and Geraldine Weaver Lenker.Jack was employed as a trade show coordinator for 25 years for the former AMP Inc. He was a master carpenter and built custom homes for...

Mar 18, 2012

Mar 18, 2012

The Rev. Ray M. McGarvey, 88, of Carlisle, died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Chapel Pointe of Carlisle.Born Jan. 19, 1924, in Irvona, he was a son of the late Aaron and Olive Spade McGarvey.He attended Nyack College and entered the ministry. In 1952 he began a pioneer work in Rocky Mount, N.C. Mr. McGarvey was ordained at the High...

Mar 17, 2012

Jaxson Gray Jones, infant son of Gerald P. “Jerryâ€Â Jr. and Amanda Stover Jones, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 5:14 p.m. at Harrisburg Hospital. “Some people only dream of angels… We held one in our arms!â€Â We all will miss you every day as long as we live. We are truly blessed. You...

Mar 12, 2012

George Arnold Auman, 90, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 12, 2012, at Thornwald Home surrounded by his loving family. George was the son of the late Bradford Evans and Nelli (Hemperly) Auman. George was born Sept. 30, 1921, in Dauphin County, grew up in Duncannon and as an adult lived in Carlisle. George was a graduate of the former Duncannon...

Mar 11, 2012

Betty F. Morris, 75, of Carlisle, formerly of Titusville, Fla., died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at ManorCare of Carlisle. Born Feb. 7, 1937, in Birch River, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Paul H. and Beatrice Tinney Frame. She received her bachelor’s degree from Marshall University, W.Va. She was selected to Who’s Who among American College and University...

Mar 9, 2012

Bryan Barrick Jr., infant son of Bryan and Crystal Walker Barrick, entered into eternal rest March 9, 2012. He was born Mar. 9, 2012, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Surviving in addition to his parents are five sisters, Katie, Hailie, Saige, Ava and Myranda; two brothers, Joey and Jacob; paternal grandparents, Brad and Dixie Barrick and Kim Taylor; maternal...

Mar 9, 2012

Jennie Marie Jones Nov. 23, 1924 – 2012 Jennie Marie McDermitt Jones, 87, died March 9 in Carlisle, attended by loving family and friends. Jennie Marie was born in New Oxford, the daughter of the late Hugh and Ozella Carl McDermitt, raised in York Springs and graduated from York Springs High School. She went on to graduate from Thompson College...

Mar 7, 2012

Wayne C. Ginder, 64, of Carlisle died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle.Born March 7, 1948 in Hershey, he was a son of the late Charles and Katherine Seacrist Ginder.He was a 1966 graduate of Hershey High School and a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor’s Degree. Wayne retired with over 30 years...

Mar 4, 2012

Gerald F. Madrzykowski, 72, of Mount Joy, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born June 15, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, he was a son of the late Walter S. Sr. and Dorothy Teters Schrenk Madrzykowski. Most recently, Jerry worked as a tour coach driver for Executive Coach Lancaster and was a Teamsters Truck Driver for 40...

Mar 2, 2012

Lois Ditlow Landis, 87, passed away at home on Friday, March 2, 2012 surrounded by those she loved. She was born in Paxtang on Aug. 3, 1924, to the late Clarence Mentzer and Sara Edna (Bear) Ditlow. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence, Harold and George Ditlow. Lois moved from the Ditlow family farm in Paxtang to...

Feb 28, 2012

Mr. Richard Lee “Trickyâ€Â Kuykendall, 71, a resident of Franklintown, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Fla., due to heart failure. Mr. Kuykendall was born July 3, 1940, in Gettysburg to the late Harry Seymour and Margaret Viola (Decker) Kuykendall. Dick and his wife were snow birds in Florida for 15 years and...

Feb 28, 2012

Mary E. Rynard, 80, of Carlisle died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at her home. Born April 30, 1931, in Shellsville, she was the daughter of Thomas E. and Ada E. Mumma Yingst and the widow of Myrl E. Rynard Jr. Mrs. Rynard enjoyed spending her free time helping her neighbors in need and loved puzzles and bingo. Surviving are two...

Feb 27, 2012

Bernard S. Meals, 81 of Carlisle, died Monday February 27, 2012 in Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Born August 14, 1930 in Mechanicsburg, the son of the late Melvin and Helen Day Meals and the widow of Lois Cornman Meals. Mr. Meals was a 1948 graduate of Newville High School. He was truck driver retiring from Cressler and also drove for,...

Feb 24, 2012

Larry E. Roadcap Sr., 69, of Carlisle, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday February 24, 2012 in the Carlisle Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born October 22, 1942 in Halifax, the son of the late Leonard C Sr. and Beatrice Shrawder Roadcap. Mr. Roadcap retired from Kinney Shoe Corporation, Carlisle, as a manager, after 35 years...

Feb 23, 2012

David O. Lillich Jr., 85 of Carlisle, died Saturday February 25, 2012 in his home. Born on November 23, 1926 in Jackson Twp, York County, the son of the late David O. and Carrie Stambaugh Lillich. Mr. Lillich graduated from West York High School, while serving in the Pacific Theater during WWII, initially in the US Army and later in...

Feb 20, 2012

Denita Lynne Adams, 55, of Carlisle died Feb. 20, 2012, at her home. Born March 25, 1956, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of Veda J. Clegg Adams, Carlisle, and the late Kenneth J. Adams. Denita retired from New Cumberland Army Depot after 35 years of service. She was a member of VFW 477, AMVETS 247, American Legion 101 and...

Feb 18, 2012

M. Cathryn B. Pearce, 92, of Carlisle, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle.Born April 7, 1919 in Centerburg, OH, she was a daughter of the late Jay M. and Mildred H. Kees Bell. Cathryn was a 1937 graduate of Centerburg High School, OH. She moved from Ohio to Long Beach, CA, then to Louisiana,...

Feb 17, 2012

Victor M. (Bud) Fisher, 83, of Newville passed away at home on Feb. 17, 2012.He was born March 14, 1928, in Hershey to the late Luther O. and Martha (Rhoads) Fisher.He retired from Frog Switch and Manufacturing as a welder with 38 years of service. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army and served 13 months...