Obituaries

Ugur Yucelt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...