Obituaries

Joyce  C.  Beachy

Joyce C. Beachy

Jan 3, 2023

Joyce C. Beachy, 80, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home.

She was born November 23, 1942, in East Canton, OH to the late Denzell and Velma (Lillie) Bailey.

Joyce was a longtime member of The Meeting House – Carlisle Campus. She led a bible study group, was actively involved with the Pioneer Girls both in Carlisle...

Fay M. Minich

Fay M. Minich

Jan 3, 2023

   Fay M. Minich, age 82, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. She was born March 19, 1940, in Carlisle to the late LeRoy W. Minich, Sr. and Velva V. (Snyder) Minich.

  Fay retired from the Department of General Services, State of PA. She was a...

Arthur L. Shields, Sr.

Arthur L. Shields, Sr.

Jan 3, 2023

Arthur L. Shields, Sr., 93, of Newville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born in Lurgan Township, he was the son of the late George Nelson and Lauretta (Yohe) Shields.

Arthur worked for Valk Manufacturing for over 47 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and dog.

He is survived by his sons: Robert, Daniel...

Florence M. Mcalister

Florence M. Mcalister

Jan 3, 2023

Florence M. McAlister, age 87, of Clarksville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Howard County General Hospital. She was born in Liverpool, PA on September 13, 1935, to the late George Lewis and Irene Maude (Charles) Sweigart.

Florence and her husband Joseph met at a skating rink and later were married on June 30, 1957. She retired...

Beth A. Miller

Beth A. Miller

Jan 2, 2023

Beth A. Miller, age 59, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away at home on Monday, January 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 30, 1963, in Carlisle, PA to Paul C. and A. Maxine (Lebo) Bishop.

Beth graduated from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA and was a member of the Alpha Rho Omega Sorority. She worked for Madden...

Judy  M.  Myers

Judy M. Myers

Jan 1, 2023

Judy M. Myers, 73, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born December 2, 1949, in Carlisle to the late J. Leslie and Ruth (Rowe) Wilson.

Judy was a 1967 graduate of Carlisle High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who always provided wonderful care for all...

Deborah J. Phillips

Deborah J. Phillips

Dec 31, 2022

Deborah Jean Phillips, (Native American name : Strong Feather) of Carlisle, was born on August 14, 1959, in Chicago. She liked to say she was older than the Flintstones. 

She is a Middletown high school graduate (1976) then became a chef at The Radison. She loved football and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan . She enjoyed cooking, spoiling her...

Robert A. Stahl

Robert A. Stahl

Dec 30, 2022

Robert A. Stahl, of Shippensburg, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle.

Born in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late Edward, Sr. and Dorothy (Schaut) Stahl and the husband of 36 years to Linda (Burkett) Stahl.

Robert served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Bearss. As a welder, he was one of...

Kenneth  L.  Egolf

Kenneth L. Egolf

Dec 30, 2022

Kenneth L. Egolf, 84, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at home, with his loving family by his side.

He was born January 12, 1938, in Carlisle, to the late Raymond and Olive (Mayhugh) Egolf.

Ken was a 1955 graduate of Carlisle High School. He continued his studies, earning a B.S. in chemistry from Dickinson College, an M.S....

Cathy M. Smock

Cathy M. Smock

Dec 28, 2022

Cathy M. Smock, 76, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle.

Born in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Joanne (Weidaw) Minnich and the wife of 55 years to Leslie C. Smock.

Cathy graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1964 and Polyclinic Hospital School of Nursing in 1967 with her degree as a...

Nancy  L.  Dickinson

Nancy L. Dickinson

Dec 24, 2022

Nancy L. Dickinson, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Church of God Home.

She was born September 16, 1932, in Harrisburg to the late Edward and Evelyn (Zimmerman) Lentz.

Nancy was formerly married to a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army. During the course of his career, they were stationed in California, Hawaii, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and...

Donald L. Thrush

Donald L. Thrush

Dec 24, 2022

Donald L. Thrush, age 79 passed away on December 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 12, 1943 in Carlisle, PA., son of Paul D. and Mary K. (Rhoads) Thrush.

Donald worked for Kinney Shoes for 15 years and Pyrotek Manufacturing as a machinist for 37 years before his retirement in 2009.

Donald served our Country Honorably in...

Irvin B. Wickard

Irvin B. Wickard

Dec 24, 2022

Irvin B. Wickard, age 75, of New Cumberland, PA passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Arden Courts of Susquehanna in Harrisburg. He was born December 28, 1946, in Carlisle, PA to the late John I. and Ruth M. (Watson) Wickard.

Irvin owned and operated his own trucking company and was previously employed as a machinist with the former...

Iva I. Wolf

Iva I. Wolf

Dec 24, 2022

Iva I. Wolf, 83, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born in New Cumberland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pauline (Krone) Hoover and wife of the late John N. Wolf, Jr., who passed away in 2002.

Iva was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1958.

She worked at Dutrey Shoes as...

Richard  L.  Bolen

Richard L. Bolen

Dec 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Richard L. “Pete” Bolen. Pete passed on Friday, December 23, 2022, in his home.

He was born January 26, 1946, to the late Sarah (Bolen) Hippensteel.

He loved his land and was an avid turkey and deer hunter. Pete was always happiest when he was...

Annetta  M.  Bean

Annetta M. Bean

Dec 23, 2022

Annetta (Beanie, Netta, Nettie, Netter) M. Bean, 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Country Meadows Retirement Community after a valiant and noble walk with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born November 16, 1935, in Red Lion to the late Arthur and Ella (Hart) Bean.

Annetta was a 1953 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School where she...

Brian E. Walsh

Brian E. Walsh

Dec 22, 2022

Brian E. Walsh passed away on Thursday December 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family in Mechanicsburg, PA. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, “Walshie,” and friend.

Brian was born February 18, 1957 in Lehighton, PA, the oldest son of Linda D. (Kirkendall Walsh) Frey and the late Edward P. Walsh. His mother says he was born with his fists...

Anne M. Drachbar

Anne M. Drachbar

Dec 21, 2022

Anne M. Drachbar of Boiling Springs PA., age 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA. She was born October 12, 1955 in Bethlehem, PA., daughter of Leon and Anne (Peters) McGeady.

Anne worked as a manager for 30 years for the Highmark Health Insurance company before her retirement and...

Wilda  Jane  Shughart

Wilda Jane Shughart

Dec 16, 2022

Wilda Jane “Janie” Shughart, 93, of Carlisle passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle.

She was born March 23, 1929, in Shippensburg to the late Edward K. and M. Ethyl (Varner) Handshaw. Janie was the widow of Paul W. Shughart who passed in February of 2014 after they enjoyed 57 years of marriage.

Janie was a 1946 graduate of...

Deborah Bricker

Deborah Bricker

Dec 16, 2022

Deborah Ann Bricker, 65, of Newville, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lynne (Gutshall) Houck and the wife of 10 years to Timothy Bricker.

Deborah loved to garden and be outside in the sun. It could never be too hot for her. She enjoyed traveling with...