Obituaries
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...
Edward W. Beck
Sep 26, 2023
Edward W. Beck, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence at the age of 63. Born in Woodbury, NJ, he was the son of the late Albert L. (Jr.) and Virginia Welch Beck.
Edward was a veteran of the United States Air Force, working as an aircraft body mechanic.
He worked as a warehouse worker for a local...
Clark W. Ferguson, Jr.
Sep 26, 2023
Clark W. Ferguson, Jr., 75, of Spring Grove, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the York Hospital.
He was born January 4, 1948, in Bedford to the late Clark W. Sr. and Jeanette (Crissey) Ferguson. Jr. was the widower of Joyce L. (Foor) Ferguson to whom he was married for 44 years before she passed in April of 2023. ...
Wendy S. Spicer
Sep 25, 2023
Wendy S. Spicer, age 59, of Carlisle, PA, passed away at home on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born July 30, 1964, in Washington, PA to the late Peter Paul and Marian Bernice (Rocco) Mazutis.
Wendy worked as Early Intervention & Infant Development Specialist, Supervisor and Clinical Coordinator for Pinnacle Health and UPMC. She made an immense impact on...
Paul R. Lingle
Sep 24, 2023
Paul R. Lingle, of Mechanicsburg passed away Sunday, September 24 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle at the age of 84. Born in Annville, PA he was the son of the late Frank and Evelyn Krotser Lingle. He was the husband of the late Norma Law Lingle.
Paul was a sports enthusiast and especially followed the Philadelphia Eagles and...
Courtney B. Meyer
Sep 22, 2023
Courtney B. Meyer, 46, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home.
He was born September 12, 1977, in Harrisburg to Jerry Eugene and Kathy Leigh (Van Horn) Meyer.
Courtney was a 1996 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. He was employed by UPS Freight for 25 years. Courtney’s friends thought of him as a gentle giant who...
Harry R. Williams, Sr.
Sep 22, 2023
Harry R. Williams, Sr., 89, of Carlisle, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Laughman) Williams.
Harry enjoyed horseshoes, hunting, fishing and square dancing. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1299, Carlisle and the Shippensburg American Legion Post 223. He...
Jeffrey Ryan Lanham
Sep 21, 2023
Jeffrey Ryan Lanham, 49, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
He was born June 2, 1974, in Wurzburg, Germany to Billy Gene and Beverly Ann (Buechley) Lanham.
Jeff was a 1992 graduate of Carlisle High School. He graduated from Millersville University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics. Jeff was a fan...
Dale A. Danner
Sep 21, 2023
Dale A. Danner, 66, of Newville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
He was born March 12, 1957, in Carlisle to the late Alfred and Kathryn Jane (Negley) Danner.
Dale was a 1975 graduate of Big Spring High School. He built houses for Danner Construction with his brother for 24 years. Dale retired, after 26 years of employment, from Beams...
Lt. Col. Leo D. Charron, Jr.
Sep 20, 2023
Lt. Col. Leo D. Charron, Jr. U.S. Army (Ret.) passed away Wednesday, September 20 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital at the age of 81 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Norwich, CT to the late Leo and Blanche Marie Fournier Charron.
Leo was a career veteran of the United States Army, and he was known by those closest...
Carl M. Haffly
Sep 19, 2023
Carl M. Haffly, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle Hospital at the age of 86 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 15, 1937 to the late Carl and Ethel Haffly. He was husband of the late Vada Armolt Haffly.
Carl worked for many years as a laborer for the former Frog &...
Frank A. Valeri
Sep 18, 2023
Frank Anthony Valeri, age 65, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.
Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Desposito) Valeri.
Frank was known for his larger-than-life personality that touched the lives of everyone he knew.
He was a devoted father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend to anyone who knew him. He could often be found doing...



