Obituaries
Martha M. Spencer
Jan 19, 2021
Martha M. “Marti” Spencer, age 80 of Carlisle, passed away January 19, 2021 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 20, 1940 in Lower Frankford Twp., daughter of the late Carl Maynard and Miriam Althea (Waggoner) Jumper. Marti retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She was a former member of the Bethel Assembly of God where she was...
Daniel Scott Little
Jan 19, 2021
Daniel S. “Dan” Little, age 55 of Newville, passed away January 19, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. Born March 15, 1965 in York, son of Shirley (Erford) Wilt and the late Robert Little. Dan was an active member in the local racing community. He owned one of the most well known and respected race teams in the limited late...
James R. Carpenter, Sr.
Jan 17, 2021
James R. “Jim” Carpenter, Sr., age 86 of Newville, PA died on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on February 12, 1934 to the late Sellers F. and Mary M. Ellinger Carpenter and was the widower of Helen P. Jones Carpenter who passed on January 19,...
A. Elizabeth Stonesifer
Jan 16, 2021
A. Elizabeth Stonesifer, 101, of Carlisle and formerly of Taneytown, MD, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Thornwald Home. She was born September 11, 1919 in Carlisle to the late Jacob and Jessie Elizabeth (Peck) Weary. Elizabeth was a former member of both Taneytown and Salem Stone United Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing and knitting even past...
Glenn G. Vanasdlen
Jan 16, 2021
Glenn G. Vanasdlen, age 87, passed away January 16, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born May 23, 1933 in Carlisle, son of the late George and Mary (Etter) Vanasdlen. Glenn was a retired truck driver for Sheaffer Trucking. He also worked for Purolator, Consolidated Freight and Conway Trucking. Glenn’s CB handle was “Rosie”. Glenn was a life member of the...
Vincenzo "Vinny" Mazzamuto
Jan 15, 2021
Vincenzo “Vinny” Mazzamuto, 65, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born May 25, 1955 in Carini, Palermo, Italy to the late Antonino and Francesca Mazzamuto. Vinny loved this country; becoming a US citizen over 25 years ago. He was proud to share his Italian food and culture with the residents of Carlisle...
Florence A. "Flo" Newhouse
Jan 14, 2021
Florence A. Kazor Newhouse, age 78, of Carlisle died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Hospital with her family at her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 26, 1942 to the late John and Violet G. Windemaker Kazor, Sr. Flo had worked for many years at the Pizza Hut here in Carlisle on...
Timothy Scott Miller
Jan 11, 2021
Timothy Scott Miller, age 54 of Mechanicsburg, passed away January 11, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Born April 22, 1966 in Mechanicsburg, son of George W. and Marian W. (Weber) Miller. Tim enjoyed local history and railroad history, in particular, Cumberland Valley Railroad history and was a collector of numerous things. He is survived by his mother, Mechanicsburg, partner...
Jeffrey Keith Walsh
Jan 11, 2021
Jeffrey K. Walsh, age 62 of Carlisle, PA died unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence in Carlisle. He was born on August 18, 1958 in Lehighton (Carbon Co.), PA to the late Edward Paul Walsh and Linda D. (Kirkendall) Frey and was the widower of Barbara Mellott Walsh who passed in 2011. Jeff was co-owner of Walsh’s...
Linda M. Ely
Jan 10, 2021
Linda M. Ely, 78, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was born October 6, 1942 in Carlisle to the late John and Anna Mae (Lehman) McKillip. Linda graduated from the Carlisle Area High School in the class of 1960. She then enrolled in the Jefferson Nursing School in Philadelphia where...
Lee D. "Dean" Garman, Jr.
Jan 9, 2021
Lee D. “Dean” Garman, Jr., 98, of Carlisle and formerly of Chambersburg, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. He was born January 7, 1923 in Harrisburg to the late Lee D. Sr. and Helen (Baker) Garman and was the widower of Ruth (Fitzgerald) Garman, to whom he had been married for 76 years. Lee was...
Gerald W. Baker
Jan 9, 2021
Gerald W. “Jerry” Baker, age 72, passed away January 9, 2021 at Sara Todd Memorial Home. Born September 6, 1948 in Carlisle, son of the late Luther W. and Betty Jane (Frank) Baker. Jerry was a graduate of Newport High School and received his Associate’s Degree from HACC. He retired from United Telephone/Sprint, worked for Keen Transport and was the...
Jeffrey Merle Wallace
Jan 9, 2021
Jeffrey Merle Wallace (1/18/1969 – 1/9/2021), passed peacefully from this world, through the Shadow of Death, and into the waiting arms of Jesus Christ. Born to Mary Jane (Lauver Wallace) King and Allen Wallace on January 18, 1969 in Carlisle. Jeff was a remarkable young man who never allowed his handicaps to hold him back. During his 51 years he...
Judy L. Wilcox
Jan 9, 2021
Judy L. Wilcox, age 72 of Mechanicsburg, passed away January 9, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle-Carlisle. Born September 28, 1948 in Bellaire, OH, daughter of the late Emmett and Edna (Black) Kocher. She was the widow of George A. Wilcox. She loved spending time with her family, especially Sunday cards with family and friends, but was a gambler at heart and...
Ronald S. "Ron" Wright
Jan 8, 2021
Ronald S. Wright, age 42, of Mechanicsburg, PA died on Friday, January 8, 2021 in the UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Huntingdon, PA on July 13, 1978 to Ronald T. and Terrie L. Swope Wright of Saxton, PA. Ron was a youth development counselor with the Loysville Youth Development...
Lonnie L. Neidigh
Jan 8, 2021
Lonnie L. Neidigh, age 65 of Newville, died January 8, 2021 at home. Born October 27, 1955 in Carlisle, son of Charles Neidigh and Doris J. (Ickes) Thomas. Lonnie loved to work. He started after high school working for Fickes-Salo and then worked for Command Construction and was in construction his entire life. He was a very gifted running back...
Ingrid M. Deitch
Jan 8, 2021
Ingrid M. Deitch, age 61 of Carlisle, died January 8, 2021 at home, following a long battle with cancer. Born October 1, 1959 in Germany, daughter of the late Ludwig and Anneliese Schmitt. Ingrid loved taking care of her family. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, James E. Deitch; daughters, Jessica Deitch, Newville and Danyell Deitch, Carlisle;...
Donald A. Richmond
Jan 7, 2021
Donald A. Richmond, 79, of Carlisle, ascended to Heaven on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Fox Subacute Nursing Home in Mechanicsburg. He was born May 20, 1941 in Richmond, VA to the late Calvin and Rosalee (Blackburn) Richmond. Don honorably served his country in the US Air Force for 20 years. After retiring from his career in the Air Force,...
Wayne Powell
Jan 7, 2021
Wayne Powell, 83, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after spending seven years living with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born November 12, 1937 in Rutledge, AL to the late Jesse Monroe and Georgia Lee (Hicks) Powell. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1959 with a degree in Journalism. Wayne...
Ella Mae Salowe
Jan 6, 2021
Ella Mae (Sue) Salowe died in the Cumberland Crossings Retirement Center, Carlisle, PA on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Sue was born June 3, 1931 in New Kensington, Pa. She was a graduate of Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA. She was a dedicated teacher of elementary and preschool children. She was a lifelong learner including attending Elder Hostel courses during retirement....