Obituaries
James E. Wagner, Jr.
Nov 1, 2023
Ripple In Still Water
Reach out your hand
If your cup be empty
If your cup is full
May it be again
Let it be known
There is a fountain
That was not made
by the hands of men
There is a road
No simple highway
Between the dawn
and the dark of night
And if you go
No one may follow
That path is for
your steps alone
You who choose to lead must follow
But if...
Dennis L. Snyder
Nov 1, 2023
Dennis L. Snyder, 73, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Wilma (Beam) Snyder and the loving husband of 49 years to Judy (Sheaffer) Snyder.
Dennis enjoyed gardening and working on and driving his 1949 Ford tractor, which he had from his...
William Wayne Demoss
Oct 30, 2023
William Wayne DeMoss, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born April 23, 1936, in Harrisburg to the late William and Clara (Williams) DeMoss.
Wayne was an Alumnus of both John Harris High School and Penn State University. He honorably served his country in the US Marine...
Patricia Flynn Hoefling
Oct 30, 2023
Patricia Flynn Hoefling, 98, of Fort Pierce, FL and Boiling Springs, PA, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023.
She was born June 12, 1925, in Greenwich Village, NY to the late John Jr. and Marguerite (Gray) Flynn. Pat was the widow of Maj. Gen. (RET) John A. "Jack" Hoefling who passed away in October of 2018 after they enjoyed 72...
Dallas W. Gelbaugh Jr.
Oct 30, 2023
Dallas W. Gelbaugh Jr., 86, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born November 18, 1936, in Perry County to the late Dallas W. Sr. and Gladys M. (Adams) Gelbaugh.
Dallas was a 1955 graduate of Carlisle High School. He honorably served his country in the US Navy....
Ugur Yucelt
Oct 28, 2023
Dr. Ugur Yucelt, of Hummelstown, PA went to be with God peacefully on October 28th 2023 at his home at the age of 85. Born on December 15, 1937 in Bursa, Turkey, he was the son of the late Nazim and Zisan Yucelt.
Ugur earned a bachelors degree in Economics in 1959 from Istanbul University, Masters of Business Administration in 1970...
Avdo Dedic
Oct 27, 2023
Avdo Dedic, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, October 27 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital at the age of 71. Born August 18, 1952 in Skugrici, Vlasenica, Bosnia, he was the son of the late Dzemila (Avdic) and Serif Dedic. He was the beloved husband of Hamsa (Jasarevic) Dedic.
Over the years, Avdo worked in the clothing distribution industry, but friends and family...
Paul N. Detrick
Oct 25, 2023
Paul N. Detrick, age 80, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born May 13, 1943, in Sayre, PA to the late Frank and Martha (Benson) Detrick.
Paul retired as a Lieutenant with the Camp Hill Prison after over 30 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed traveling to Disney World and taking Disney...
Nancy L. Snyder
Oct 25, 2023
Nancy L. Snyder, 76, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Church of God Home.
She was born October 6, 1947, in Carlisle to the late Robert Sr. and Virgie (Barrick) Foster.
Nancy graduated from Big Spring High School with the class of 1965. She enjoyed bird watching and was especially fond of cardinals. Nancy liked bowling...
Paul Cyrus Bishop
Oct 24, 2023
Paul Cyrus Bishop, age 86 of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center. He was born on October 27, 1936, in Carlisle, PA to the late Cyrus and Ella Mae (Hancock) Bishop.
Paul was President of the former Bowman Mell Chemical Co. He was a member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church...
Colonel Donald Esper
Oct 23, 2023
Colonel Donald Esper passed away peacefully at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on 23 October 2023, at the age of 96. He was surrounded by his family, who loved him and will cherish his memory. He was known as Don, Donny, PaPa, Dad, and Daddy, and sometimes to his children as the “Beady-Eyed Colonel”.
The middle son of Norman and...
Barbara A. Miller
Oct 23, 2023
Barbara A. (Kissinger) Miller, of South Middleton Township, passed away at her home on October 23, 2023 at the age of 67. She was born April 17, 1956 to Betty Basehore Kissinger and the late Clair Kissinger. She was the loving wife of Michael Miller.
Friends and family fortunate enough to know Barbara appreciated her kind, generous, and giving personality. She...
Nancy Lee Zeigler
Oct 22, 2023
Nancy Lee Zeigler, age 87, of Newville, PA, wife of the late Richard Rhinehart Zeigler, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Carlisle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle, PA.
Nancy was a wonderful caring woman who will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 2,...
Sedina C. Lupfer
Oct 21, 2023
Sedina C. Lupfer, 61, of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 21, 2023, while on vacation.
She was born September 19, 1962, in Carlisle to the late James E. Sr. and Rosalie (Marks) Asch.
Sedina was a 1980 graduate of Carlisle High School. In her younger years she was a very gifted bowler. Sedina was an avid reader and she loved...
Clara L. Lebo
Oct 21, 2023
Clara L. Lebo, 79, of Carlisle passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 21, 2023, with her loving daughters Connie and Pam and her grandson Ryan by her side. Clara fought a courageous battle with an aggressive brain cancer since late July during which time she never stopped being the loving caring mother, gram and friend.
Clara was born in Carlisle...
Thomas Lockart Wilborn
Oct 21, 2023
Thomas Lockart Wilborn, 93, fondly known as Tom, passed away at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of over 68 years, Sally; two daughters, Susan Branner and Sally Elizabeth Malloy with husband, Matthew; plus three grandsons, Luke Malloy, Zachary and William Branner.
He was predeceased by his parents,...
Michael D. Sweger
Oct 20, 2023
Michael D. Sweger, of Newville, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at his residence at the age of 32. He was born April 10, 1991 in Carlisle, PA to Denise L. (Porter) Hertzler, with whom he lived, and the late Timothy R. Sweger.
Michael enjoyed physical activity and exercise, especially outdoor activities and time spent with his pets. He was known...
Barry Lee Myrick
Oct 17, 2023
Barry Lee Myrick, age 60, of Newville, passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Barry loved nature and spent a lot of his time with his wife on the mountain. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Barry enjoyed working for Bella Concepts and became good friends with his coworkers.
He is survived by his wife,...
Elmer J. "Smitty" Smith
Oct 14, 2023
Elmer J. “Smitty” Smith, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Country Meadows of West Shore.
He was born October 15, 1930, in Gainesville, NY to the late Floyd and Clella (Mix) Smith. Elmer was the widower of Margaret (Zuckschwerdt) Smith who passed in November of 2009 after they enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage.
Smitty worked...
Venis W. (Haleema) Brown
Oct 14, 2023
Venis W. (Haleema) Brown, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at the age of 62. She was born on April 10, 1961 in Queens, NY to the late Edward Little and Lula Mae Collins Johnson.
Venis was the loving wife of the late Bruce Brown.
She was a dedicated, hard worker throughout...
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