Obituaries

Kenneth  E.  Lightner, Sr.

Kenneth E. Lightner, Sr.

Jan 14, 2022

Kenneth Eugene Lightner Sr., 98, of Carlisle, died on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born June 11, 1923, in Carlisle to the late Benjamin Russel and Minnie (Adams) Lightner. Kenneth was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 72 years, Betty Jane (Waggoner) and by a brother and sister. Ken was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School. He...

Louise Webb Young

Louise Webb Young

Jan 14, 2022

Mrs. Louise Webb Young, age 100, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at her Bethany Village residence, Mechanicsburg, PA. She was born January 11, 1922, in Gladys, Virginia, daughter of the late Everett Stratton Webb and Mary Elizabeth Moore. Louise was preceded in death by her late husband Walter Richard (Dick) Young. Louise is survived by two daughters and a...

Doris J. Todd

Doris J. Todd

Jan 14, 2022

Doris J. Todd, 74, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born April 2, 1947, in Carlisle to the late John and Gladys (Hill) Brownewell, Sr. Doris is survived by her husband of 28 years, Clyde E. Todd; daughters Lisa (Nagle) Bowermaster and husband Jeff of Newville and Lori (Nagle) Krzyzosiak and...

Mari-Louise Lynch

Mari-Louise Lynch

Jan 13, 2022

Mari-Louise Papp Lynch (Mari-Lou), 78, of Gardners, PA, formally of York, PA, passed away on January 13, 2022. Born in Dover, DE on June 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Rudolph Papp and the late Margaret Rose Mescei Papp. She was a graduate of Frankford High School in Philadelphia, PA, and Penn State University where she...

Rudolph  B.  Defrance

Rudolph B. Defrance

Jan 12, 2022

Rudolph B. “Rude” DeFrance, age 89, of Carlisle, PA died on January 12, 2022. He was born August 29, 1932, in Ithaca, NY to the late Dr. Jesse A. and Mrs. Frances (Booraem) DeFrance. Rude was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Maude (Nevins) DeFrance in 2020. Rude grew up in Kingston, RI, graduated from St. George’s School...

Gary  Scott  Smith

Gary Scott Smith

Jan 12, 2022

It is with great sadness and love that the family of Gary Scott Smith, 64 of Seattle, Washington, announce his peaceful passing into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Bangor, Maine, April 26, 1957. Gary was preceded in death by his loving parents John Estes Smith and Teresa Margaret (Wall) Smith, and an older brother...

Kenneth  Lester  Wilson, Sr.

Kenneth Lester Wilson, Sr.

Jan 12, 2022

Kenneth Lester Wilson, Sr., 76 of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at UPMC West Shore. He was born August 17, 1945, in Carlisle to the late Charles Lester and Geraldine (Reed) Wilson. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran. He retired after 40 years working for the former Castle Lumber Co. Kenneth was a member of...

Pam  L. Hartzell

Pam L. Hartzell

Jan 11, 2022

Pam Hartzell, 58 of Oxford PA, died Tuesday January 11, 2022 with family and friends by her side. Born August 31, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Robert K. and Gloria (Speangler) Hartzell. Pam was a Teacher, Librarian, and Destination Imagination (DI) Team Manager at Holly Hall Elementary School (HHES) in Elkton Maryland She graduated from Boyertown High...

Ruth Ann Eshelman

Ruth Ann Eshelman

Jan 11, 2022

Ruth Ann Eshelman, 79, of Newville, PA, wife of the late Dan K. Eshelman, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Forest Park Health Center in Carlisle. She was born January 7, 1943, in Glassport, PA to the late Herman and Thelma (Hopkins) Forkey. Ruth Ann enjoyed reading, travel, and crossword puzzles. Most especially she loved her cats and dogs....

Eugene  C. "Gene"  Stutenroth

Eugene C. "Gene" Stutenroth

Jan 10, 2022

Eugene C. “Gene” Stutenroth, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born June 28, 1933, in Carlisle to the late Carlton and C. Mildred (Johnston) Stutenroth. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Donna R. Stutenroth of Carlisle; two sons, Leopold (wife Nance) Clugh of West Chester...

Calvin  M.  Deckert

Calvin M. Deckert

Jan 9, 2022

Calvin M. Deckert, 36, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle. He was born September 10, 1985, in Dauphin County to the late Russell K. and Linda K. (Fike) Deckert. Calvin honorably served his country in the US Army Reserve. He saw one tour of duty in Iraq and remained in the active reserve...

Dale  E.  Kuhn Jr.

Dale E. Kuhn Jr.

Jan 8, 2022

Dale E. Kuhn Jr., 45, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, after complications related to Covid 19. He was born April 27, 1976, in Carlisle, PA where he was a lifelong resident. Dale served his country in the United States Navy as an EOCA Seabee from 1997 to 1998 when he was honorably discharged. He was a devoted husband,...

Russell K.  Deckert

Russell K. Deckert

Jan 7, 2022

Russell K. Deckert, 68, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home. He was born June 14, 1953, in Schuylkill County to the late King R. and Norma J. (Brink) Deckert and was the widower of Linda K. (Fike) Deckert. Russell loved his family and friends. He would spend his days working on his personal...

Reynold E.  "Wally" Waltimyer

Reynold E. "Wally" Waltimyer

Jan 7, 2022

Reynold E. “Wally” Waltimyer, 83, of Mt, Holly Springs, PA, passed away at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill on Friday, January 7, 2022. He was born July 4, 1938, in Red Lion to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Leiphart) Waltimyer. Wally graduated from Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA and went on to attend and graduate from Nyack Missionary...

Michelle  R.  Bachman

Michelle R. Bachman

Jan 7, 2022

Michelle R. (Gouthiere) (Dodd) Bachman of Carlisle died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 7, 2022. She was 76. Born in St. Dizier, France on October 7, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Fernande E. B. Gouthiere, also of St. Dizier, France. She was born and raised in St. Dizier, France until she moved...

Lucy  S.  Bistline

Lucy S. Bistline

Jan 4, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Lucy Bistline, 77, announces her passing on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, after a two-year battle with cancer. Lucy’s kindness, sense of humor and constant smile made her beloved to all who knew her, and she leaves behind a family who cannot imagine life without her. Lucy was the middle child of...

Harold E. Miller

Harold E. Miller

Jan 4, 2022

Harold E. Miller, 93, of Carlisle, PA, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Born May 3, 1928, in Hillsdale, IL to the late Herbert C. and Mable M. (Hunter) Miller. Harold was a dedicated and passionate farmer while also working for many years at the former Kenny Shoe Co. In his...

Rebecca  Sue "Becky"  Fahnestock

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Fahnestock

Jan 4, 2022

Rebecca Sue “Becky” Fahnestock, 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born December 19, 1966, in Carlisle to Guy W. (wife Wanda) Stouffer of Carlisle and the late Gloria J. (Harry) Stouffer. Becky was a 1984 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. She was employed by the Clifford D. Bryner American Legion Post 751...

Martha  E.  Raudabaugh

Martha E. Raudabaugh

Jan 3, 2022

Martha E. Raudabaugh, 79, of Newville, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born March 4, 1942, in Carlisle to the late Norman E. Sr. and Bernieta (Mixell) Markley. Martha attended Big Spring High School and eventually earned her GED in 1986. She loved her dog Sissy, her family, and her grandchildren who were her...

Paul J. Rupp, Jr.

Paul J. Rupp, Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Paul Jacob Rupp Jr., born on July 22, 1929, of Camp Hill passed away on January 3, 2022 while residing at The Bridges of Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg. He was 92 years old. Paul was preceded in death by his loving and loyal wife, Mary S. Rupp, 91, after 70 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by two...