Obituaries

Oct 25, 2021

Alice I. Gutshall, age 84, of Carlisle, PA passed away at her home on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was born May 12, 1937 in Shermans Dale to the late Clarence D. and Mabel F. (Miller) McAlister. She enjoyed shopping, playing the slots at her favorite casinos, cooking and bowling. Alice most especially cherished the time she spent with her...

Oct 24, 2021

Douglas E. Wilhelm, Sr., 74, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born July 11, 1947 in Troy, NY to the late Thomas William and Ruth Frances (Eaton) Wilhelm. He was a 1965 graduate of Troy High School in Troy, NY. Doug enjoyed a 27-year career...

Oct 23, 2021

William E. Nickey, Sr., 67, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born March 22, 1954 in Newville to the late Harvey and Ruth (Turner) Nickey. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His family meant everything to him and there was always a...

Oct 20, 2021

Wendy S. Shoap, age 47, of Carlisle, PA passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born January 11, 1974, in Carlisle to Harry G. and Phyllis A. (Whisler) Weaver. In addition to her parents, Wendy is survived by her husband Paul E. Shoap, III; daughters Kami A. Kump and husband Matthew and Kayla E. Durf and husband Dustin; stepson...

Oct 20, 2021

Paul L. Strickler of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, passed away October 20, 2021. Born April 18, 1929, in Boiling Springs to Lawrence and Nellie Strickler, Paul graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1947 and Dickinson College in 1951. He went on to serve two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Paul’s distinguished career began in 1953 when he...

Oct 19, 2021

Gregory Patrick “Greg” Lanham, 38, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. He was born February 15, 1983, in Carlisle to Billy Gene and Beverly Ann (Buechley) Lanham. Greg was a 2001 graduate of Carlisle Area High School. He was a big sports fan who especially loved all Pittsburgh and Penn State teams. Greg enjoyed...

Oct 19, 2021

Ricky A. Wallace, 61, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home. He was born September 6, 1960, in Carlisle to Rogene (Baker) Wallace of Carlisle and the late Fran L. Wallace. Ricky was a 1979 graduate of Carlisle Area High School. He loved the outdoors and spent most of his free time hunting, fishing, and...

Oct 17, 2021

Edna M. Shepler, 88, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She died peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her home in Carlisle. She fought a debilitating condition in her later elderly days. Edna was born on February 8, 1933 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to parents Walter and Augusta Schilling who were fruit growers. They...

Oct 16, 2021

Mary Ellen Failor, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on October 16, 2021, at her home. She was born May 27, 1939, in Mechanicsburg to the late Paul and Betty (Barclay) Whitzel. Mary retired from Dickinson College after 27 years of employment. She is survived by four loving children, Sherry Lee (husband Brent) McMillen of Loysville, Suzanne Marie Lorrin (husband Sigmund...

Oct 13, 2021

James (Jim) Otstot, 99, passed away October 13, 2021, at Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg. He is survived by his beloved wife of 76 years, Mildred (Millie) Otstot. Born in 1922 in Carlisle, Jim was the son of the late Harry and Eva Otstot. After Jim graduated from the vocational woodworking program at Carlisle High School in 1940, he began working as...

Oct 12, 2021

Oct 12, 2021

Albert M. “Abbie” Cribari, 93, of Lemoyne, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born May 16, 1928, in Harrisburg to the late Florindo and Concetta (Sammarco) Cribari. Abbie was an entrepreneur who owned and operated several businesses during his lifetime. Most notably a real estate company and the Starlite Inn. He is survived by...

Oct 11, 2021

George L. Ebener, age 98, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the Bridges at Bent Creek in Mechanicsburg where he was a resident. He was born April 19. 1923 in Carlisle and was the son of William Carl and Blanche (Shughart) Ebener. George was married to the late Gladys (Miller) Ebener for 59 years who died March 1,...

Oct 8, 2021

Donald J. “Steiny” Steinour, 81, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born April 23, 1940, in Carlisle, PA. Don graduated with the class of 1958 from Boiling Springs, High School and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in Korea from 1963-1965. Don worked for AMP...

Oct 3, 2021

Cynthia Lynn Altice, 62, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 3, 2021 with immediate family by her side. Cindy, as she was affectionately known, was born on February 23, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa to Trudy Rodgers and the late Howard D. Hinnah. Cindy was a graduate of Sandwich Community High School in 1977....

Oct 2, 2021

Donald E. Durf, 66, of Gardners, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. He was born October 30, 1954, in Carlisle to the late Clarence and Rosie (Richwine) Durf. Don enjoyed his work and his co-workers during his time of employment at Carlisle Tire and Wheel. He was a selfless man who would always do what...

Oct 2, 2021

Robbie J. Gochenauer, 56, of Blain, passed away on the morning of Saturday, October 2, 2021, at UPMC, Carlisle. He was born in Toul, France, while his father served in the United States Army. He is survived by his loving daughter, Grace. E. Daihl-Gochenauer of Shippensburg, PA; his adoring mother Magdalena Martin Gochenauer of Landisville, PA; his sister Cindy Gochenauer...

Oct 1, 2021

William J. McGowan, 50, of Newville, PA passed away Friday October 1, 2021 in UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born on August 23, 1971 in Carlisle, PA. William is survived by his wife Julie A. McGowan and step-son Caleb J. Barrick. He was a graduate of Carlisle High School class of 1989. He was employed at Galbraith Pre-Design in...

Oct 1, 2021

Gerald R. Thompson, 67, of Boiling Springs, PA passed away at his home on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born in Harrisburg on September 11, 1954, to Alice Thompson Stewart of Mechanicsburg and the late Robert R. Thompson. Gerald proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1993 attaining the rank of...

Sep 30, 2021

Mildred A. (Millie) Morrison, 94, of Dallas, PA and formerly of Carlisle, PA, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, in the Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Dallas, PA. Millie was born May 3, 1927, in Monroe Township, PA to the late Harvey and Mae (Zimmerman) Dunkelberger and was the widow of Lee H. Morrison. Mildred was the owner of the former Millie...