Obituaries
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...
John F. Peters
Oct 14, 2023
John Fell Peters, age 93, of Gardners, PA passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg, PA. Born in Gardners, PA on November 22, 1929, John was the eldest son of the late John B. and Mary E. Koller Peters.
John served as past president of both John B. Peters, Inc. and of The Peters Orchards. He...
Mary Louise Wise
Oct 13, 2023
Mary Louise Wise, 83, of Carlisle, entered into rest in the peace of the Lord on October 13, 2023.
Born at Carlisle Hospital, August 5, 1940, the daughter of the late Dr. Walter B. and Mary E. Wilson and the widow of the late Martin H. Wise who passed in March of 2020 after they enjoyed 61 years of marriage.
Mary Louise...
James Lee Stanfield
Oct 13, 2023
Veteran National Geographic Photographer James Lee Stanfield, 86, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, died on Friday, October 13, following a yearlong battle with lung cancer and kidney disease. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Harold W. Stanfield and Amanda Hoffmann Stanfield.
Born into a family of newspaper photographers in Wisconsin, Jim acquired the photography bug...
Stephanie M. Quigley
Oct 10, 2023
Stephanie Quigley, 46, of Newville, grew her angelic wings on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Born in Carlisle on July 25, 1977, she graduated from Carlisle High School in 1994.
She attended Anthem College and graduated with her degree in 2008.
Stephanie was a kind soul with a loving heart and strong will. With an outgoing personality and a big smile she would light...
Bonnie M. Hare
Oct 10, 2023
Bonnie M. Hare, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home.
She was born January 22, 1942, in Carlisle to the late Clarence and Catherine (Raudabaugh) Morrison.
Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Carlisle High School. She later attended Wison College in Chambersburg. Bonnie was formerly employed as a bookkeeper at Troy Laundry and The Law Offices...
Robert Harvey Sheriff
Oct 7, 2023
Robert Harvey Sheriff, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Green Ridge Village.
He was born January 18, 1935, in Carlisle to the late John Henry Sr. and Emma (Minich) Sheriff.
Robert was a gun enthusiast who felt thankful for all of the relationships he formed at shows and shoots over the years. He was a member of...
Kendall S. Lehman
Oct 5, 2023
Kendall S. Lehman, 67, of Carlisle, passed away October 5th, 2023, in Carlisle.
He was born June 30, 1956, in Carlisle. Kendall was a son of the late Kenneth B. Lehman and son of Ellen (Hurley) Lehman. Kendall worked in a variety of occupations. He ran his own landscaping business, worked with troubled youth at Tressler Wilderness Center, and finished his...
Rosinha "Rosy" Pereira
Oct 4, 2023
Rosinha “Rosy” Pereira, 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home.
She was born May 11, 1952, in Goa, India to the late Milagres and Maria Cacilda (DaCosta) Dias. Rosy was the widow of Raymond Pereira who passed in 1993.
Rosy had very humble beginnings in Corjem, Curtorim, Salcette - Goa, India where she was the...
Stanley R. Carpenter
Oct 1, 2023
Stanley R. Carpenter, age 68, died Sunday, October 1, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Richard and Evelyn (Moyer) Carpenter and the husband of 39 years to Angela (Henning) Carpenter.
Stanley loved his vintage cars. He was a long-time member of Susquehanna Valley Vintage Sports Car Club, Harrisburg, was an active member and spokesman...
Barbara E. Germain
Sep 30, 2023
Barbara Germain passed away on September 30th, 2023.
She was born to Francis and Beatrice Metcalfe in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1932.
She met her husband, Garry Germain, when they were both graduate students studying social work at the University of Manitoba. They married in 1957 and later moved to New York City in 1960. After having two sons, they moved their...
Barbara J. Johnson
Sep 29, 2023
Barbara J. Johnson passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, September 29, 2023. Born in Neelyton, she was the cherished daughter of the late Melvin J. Appleby and Lillian E. Appleby (formerly Whitsel).
Barbara dedicated many years of her life as an LPN at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where her compassionate nature and innate desire to...
James F. Miller, Jr.
Sep 28, 2023
James F. Miller, Jr. ,90, of Carlisle, PA passed away on September 28, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Florence Smith Miller, who passed away in 2015. Born on January 21, 1933 in Carlisle, PA, he was the son of the late James F. and Orpha McGonigal Miller, Sr.
James was...
Ann E. Eckman
Sep 28, 2023
Ann Elizabeth (Hilbish) Eckman left her earthly home on September 28, 2023, at 12:26 A.M., after a 13-year fight with Liposarcoma cancer. God took Ann to her eternal home. Anyone who knew Ann knows heaven is a brighter place with her there.
Ann is the daughter of John Lantz and Frances Hitchcock Hilbish of Drums, PA, who preceded her in death....
Baby Elias Ponce
Sep 28, 2023
Baby Elias Ponce, infant son of Roberto Perez Lara and Mayra Selena Ponce, of Harrisburg, passed away on September 28, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. Elias is survived by his parents and his twin brother, Anthony Perez Ponce. Services and interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Harrisburg will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial...
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