Obituaries

Joan K. Willits

Joan K. Willits

Feb 22, 2024

Joan Willits, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle at the age of 90. Born December 23, 1933 in Nanticoke, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bridget “Betty” (Walsh) 

and Chester Kamowski, Sr. She was the wife of the late Frederick B. Willits.

 

She worked for 34 years for the former Bell Telephone...

Sylvester Z. Baum

Sylvester Z. Baum

Feb 22, 2024

Sylvester Z. Baum, 97, of Newville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle, PA.

He was born June 23, 1926 in Carlisle, son of the late Zoura M. Baum and Ella Ruth Kreider Baum.

After a tenth grade education, Sylvester left school during the perilous times of WWII to work...

Ronald R. Bennett

Ronald R. Bennett

Feb 21, 2024

Ronald R. Bennett, of Carlisle, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 21, 2023 at UPMC West Shore with his loving family by his side at the age of 82. Born in Sayre, PA on November 14, 1941 to the late Reo and Freda (Thrall) Galusha Bennett. He was the loving husband of Phyllis A. (Kryger) Bennett,...

Lydia Sutton

Lydia Sutton

Feb 21, 2024

Lydia I. Sutton, 97, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Brownawell) McClintock and the wife of 50 years to John M. Sutton when he passed in 1998.

Lydia enjoyed sewing and loved to travel with John and her family all over the United States.

Survivors include...

Mary Ann "Sis" Kirkpatrick

Mary Ann "Sis" Kirkpatrick

Feb 21, 2024

Mary Ann “Sis” Kirkpatrick age 86 of Carlisle passed away on February 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.  

She was born in Carlisle, PA the daughter of the late William and the late Irene (Baker) Darr.

Mary loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed going to yard sales, flea markets, tending to her...

Leslie A. Miller

Leslie A. Miller

Feb 19, 2024

Leslie A. Miller, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 in Mercy House of Chambersburg at the age of 61. Born March 12, 1962 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Lillian B. and Edgar L. Kingsborough.

 

Leslie was known for her keen sense of humor. She also played piano and enjoyed having fun with friends. She was especially...

Linda Gail Hunt

Linda Gail Hunt

Feb 17, 2024

Linda Gail Hunt (Monroe), of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Linda was born on November 10, 1948, in Bennington, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Lewis George and Gertrude Elizabeth (Carpenter) Monroe.

Linda went to school for cosmetology after graduating from Hoosick Falls Central School in 1968.  Her interests included her love...

Alverta "Ginger" V. Sessa

Alverta "Ginger" V. Sessa

Feb 16, 2024

Alverta V. Sessa, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, February 16, 2020 at her residence at the age of 75. Born in Carlisle on March 27, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Marie (Burkhardt) Feezer. She was the loving wife of Michael Sessa.

Surviving with her husband Michael are three sisters: Sharon, Beatrice (“Dolly”), and Caroline. Alverta is...

Stacie L. Ackerman-Hopper

Stacie L. Ackerman-Hopper

Feb 16, 2024

Stacie Ackerman-Hopper, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Friday, February 16, 2024 at her home at the age of 46. Born in Sellersville, PA on May 24, 1977, she was the daughter of Pamela Hopper (husband David Lutz) of Carlisle and Scott Ackerman (wife LaVonne) of Palm Beach Shores, FL. She was the stepdaughter of R. Andrew Hopper (wife Karen) of...

Jeanne Marie Kirkpatrick

Jeanne Marie Kirkpatrick

Feb 16, 2024

Jeanne Marie Kirkpatrick age 77 of Boiling Springs, PA passed away on February 16, 2024, surrounded by family at Carlisle Regional Medical Center.  

She was born on October 5, 1946, in Mt. Carmel, PA., to Aaron and the late Marie M. (Anuzis) Whyne.  

She was a graduate of Northumberland High School and Polyclinic Nursing School.  She was a Registered Nurse by trade.  She...

Doris A. Fraker

Doris A. Fraker

Feb 14, 2024

Doris A. Fraker, 91, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Chapel Pointe. 

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Hilda (Keller) Arnold and wife of the late Harold S. Fraker, who passed in 2018.

Doris was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1950. She was a member of Wellspring Wesleyan Church, where she...

Jack Nace

Jack Nace

Feb 13, 2024

Jack E. Nace, 82, died Monday, February 13, 2024, at home in Carlisle surrounded by family.

 

He was born in Lansdale, PA December 16, 1941 to Vernon and Laura (Cassel) Nace.

 

Jack graduated from Albright College, and completed a post-graduation program at Dickinson College.  Following graduation, he served in the US Army for a short time. Post-service, he became a Certified Public...

Damon V. Benner

Damon V. Benner

Feb 11, 2024

Damon Benner, of Mount Holly Springs, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the age of 46. He was born April 30, 1977 in Baltimore, MD to Larry Benner, of Carlisle, and the late Patricia Bell.

 

Damon worked for years as a security officer. He was also an accomplished keyboardist who wrote his own music. He liked...

Peter Hysick, Jr.

Peter Hysick, Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Peter Hysick, Jr., 81, of Carlisle, died Friday, February 9, 2024, at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.

Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Peter, Sr. and Arlene (Wrightstone) Hysick and the husband of 55 years to Doris (Kistler) Hysick.

Peter worked for over 25 years as an accountant for the former United Telephone (Sprint), retiring in 1996.

He was...

Creedin C. Cornman

Creedin C. Cornman

Feb 8, 2024

Creedin Cornman, 93, passed away peacefully in his home on February 8, 2024, in Mt. Holly Springs, PA.

Creedin was born on April 2, 1930, in Silver Spring Twp., PA, to Clarence and Anna (Rutz) Cornman. He was married to the Late Ellen M. (Westbrook) Cornman.  

Creedin and his wife were the owners of Justa-Beauty Holsteins.  He was a member of...

Alma Boldosser

Alma Boldosser

Feb 6, 2024

Alma E. Boldosser, age 91, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Chapel Pointe.

Born in Cumberland County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Clara (Thumma) Railing and wife of the late David L. Boldosser, Sr., who passed away in 2019.

Alma and David had been residents of Chapel Pointe for over 20 years before his passing....

Alex B. Burgin, Sr.

Alex B. Burgin, Sr.

Feb 5, 2024

Alex Buntin Burgin Sr passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024 at Greenridge Village in Newville, PA.  Born to Dr. Walter H Burgin Sr. and Wilhelmina B Burgin in Harrisburg, PA on 12/30/1938, he grew up in New Cumberland, PA until continuing his education at Mercersburg Academy.  Alex excelled in track and football and graduated from Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg,...

Donald Lee Walker

Donald Lee Walker

Feb 4, 2024

Donald “Huck” Lee Walker, 69, of Boiling Springs, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at his home.

Don, fondly known as “Huck”, was born to the late Stuart and Miriam Walker, on August 19, 1954, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

He graduated from Carlisle High School in 1972.   Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he was honorably...

Jack B. Lucas

Jack B. Lucas

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Jack B Lucas, of Carlisle, passed away on January 31, 2024 at UPMC West Shore Hospital at the age of 92 after an unexpected medical event. His daughter Jacqueline (Jaci) Kennedy, and companion Carol Weaver, were at his side.

Born April 22, 1931, in Windber, PA, he was the son of the late George F. and Violet E. (Corle) Lucas....

Keith W. Thompson

Keith W. Thompson

Jan 31, 2024

Keith W. Thompson, Sr., of Newville, passed away Wednesday, January 31 at Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 77. Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Gladys (Thompson) Sowers. He was the loving husband of the late Edith B. (Myers) Thompson.

Prior to retirement, Keith was a steel worker for more than 30 years with...

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