Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
Frances P. Mountz
Mar 14, 2011
Frances P. Mountz, 86, of Carlisle, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Born November 2, 1924 in Carlisle, a daughter of the late William and Mary Fahnstock Stotler and the widow of Leo F. Mountz.She retired from Kinney Shoe, Carlisle. She volunteered frequently at the Salvation Army, Carlisle.Surviving are three sons, Donald Mountz (and wife,...
Ethel B. Miller
Mar 14, 2011
Ethel B. Miller, 100, widow of G. Donald Miller, formerly of Millersburg and Carlisle died Monday, March 14, 2011 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown where she resided since 1986.Born June 28, 1910 in Millersburg.She was a graduate of Millersburg High School, Class of 1928. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Carlisle. She was Past Matron of Millersburg...
J. Robert Lundy
Mar 13, 2011
J. Robert Lundy, 93, of Carlisle, died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.Born June 26, 1917 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late John and Emma Lundy.He was the owner of Carlisle Tire. He was a Merchant Marine during WWII and belonged to Carlisle Rotary Club, the Elks BPO Lodge, 578, Carlisle and the Masons.Surviving...
Virginia Fulton
Mar 12, 2011
Virginia “Ginny” L. Fulton, 74, of Carlisle, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Thornwald Home, Carlisle after a courageous battle with ALS. She was known as “Baboo” by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and their friendsBorn March 20, 1936 in Wormleysburg, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth Craft Bruce and the widow of Edward E. Fulton.She was retired from the...
Paul E. Rice
Mar 12, 2011
Paul E. Rice, 86, of Carlisle, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.Born January 14, 1925 in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Davidson and Mary Eckenrode Rice.He owned and operated his own TV and electronics business, Rice’s TV and Electronics in Carlisle and had 30 years service at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg with...