Obituaries
Victor E. Whitten Jr.
Oct 3, 2020
Victor Edward Whitten, Jr., age 76, of Carlisle died suddenly Saturday, October 3, 2020 Born March 25, 1944 to the late Victor Whitten Sr, and Betty (Bagrosky) Whitten in N. Little Rock, Arkansas He was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Barbara "Jo" (Baker) Whitten in 2003. He attended Boiling Springs High School and was...
Josephine M. Henry
Sep 27, 2020
Josephine M. Henry, 77, of Newville, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Chapel Pointe of Carlisle. She was born on October 15, 1942 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Naomi (Locke) Mowery. Josie attended Captain Jack High School in Mount Union, PA and went on to Shippensburg University where she received her B.A....
Maryann Newsome
Sep 25, 2020
Maryann Newsome (ZIMATH) - Age 82, of Boiling Springs, PA passed away Friday, 25 September 2020 in her home while surrounded by her sons and sister in law. She was born 2 August 1938 in Chester, PA to the former John and Pauline Zimath, stepfather Ralph Haney, and is the recent widow of Joseph D. Newsome who passed on 19...
Donna Sue Hicks
Sep 24, 2020
Donna Sue Hicks, age 60 of Shippensburg, formerly of Carlisle, passed away September 24, 2020. Born February 29, 1960 in Wilmington, DE to the late William Hicks and Frances (Beblo) Rasmussen. Donna enjoyed adult coloring books and was an avid animal lover. She is survived by her spouse, Tammie (Ellenberger) Lincourt, Shippensburg, sisters Lisa (Hancock) Lewellen, Shippensburg; Laura (Barry) Duncan,...
Mitsuko Oka
Sep 23, 2020
Mitsuko Oka, age 87 of Boiling Springs, passed away peacefully at her home on September 23, 2020. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan to the late Bunkichi and Toyo Oshita. On January 1951, Mitsuko married George Oka while he was stationed in Japan with the U.S. Occupational Forces. She became a naturalized U.S. citiizen in 1957 and immigrated permanantly to...
Fay L. Barrick
Sep 23, 2020
Fay Louise Barrick, 85, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was born July 27, 1935 in Shermansdale to the late Frank Wane and Dorothy Pauline (Miller) Zeigler. Fay was a homemaker for many years when she was raising and caring for her children. She later went to work in...
Stella Louise Smith
Sep 22, 2020
Stella Louise Smith, age 78, of Carlisle, PA died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. She was born in Waynesboro, PA and was raised by the late William A. and Flora A. Downes Fraker. Stella had retired from the former CH Masland Manufacturing Company after 32 years as an inspector. She enjoyed putting puzzles together, watching...
Janet G. Roush
Sep 21, 2020
Janet G. Roush, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at UPMC Carlisle. She was born on April 19, 1933 in Mechanicsburg to the late Lester and Margaret (Mayberry) Mellinger. Janet was a 1952 graduate of Carlisle High School. She was later employed by Carlisle Area School District in the cafeteria. Janet was an active member of...
Shirley A. Peiper
Sep 17, 2020
Shirley Ann Peiper, age 84 of Carlisle died on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on November 6, 1935 in Harrisburg, PA to the late David and Marjorie Boyer Martin and was the widow of David L. Peiper. Shirley had retired from the Cumberland County Prothonotary’s Office as a First...
Mary E. Shughart
Sep 17, 2020
Mary E. (Mentzer) Shughart, 97, of Carlisle, went to live with Jesus on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born in Carlisle, PA on March 17, 1923 to Esther (Brymesser) Mentzer and Harvey Mentzer. On March 17, 1946, Mary married Bernard Shughart. Together they worked on several dairy farms until purchasing a farm in Carlisle in 1952. Mary was a...
Maurita Boyd Diller
Sep 15, 2020
Maurita Boyd Diller, age 96 of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Cumberland Crossings. She was born August 14, 1924 in Carlisle. Maurita was a 1942 graduate of Carlisle High School. She was a member of the Meeting House Church. Surviving her are her children, Judy (Bruce) Kronheim; Cindy (Mark) VanCleave and Kenneth Diller, grandchildren Scott (Heather) Kronheim;...
Raymond N. Conklin
Sep 15, 2020
Raymond N. Conklin, 69, of Plainfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 16, 1951 in Mechanicsburg to the late Raymond Shelton and Pauline (Brunner) Conklin. Raymond was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1299 where he enjoyed shooting pool and spending time with friends....
Charles A. "Tom" Simonton Iii
Sep 14, 2020
Charles A. “Tom” Simonton III, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at his home, after a seven-year struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born in Mifflintown, PA to the late Charles and Jane (Berry) Simonton. Tom honorably served his country in the US Army. He attended Millersville University and later retired from Sprint Corporation after 35...
Grace Rebecca Gensler
Sep 14, 2020
Gensler, Grace Rebecca, age 94, of West Pennsboro Twp., Carlisle, PA went home to be with her Lord on September 14, 2020. She was born May 12, 1926, the oldest of 12 children born to William Andrew Fraker Sr. and Mary Ellen (Clouser) Fraker. She retired with 30 years of service in Big Spring School District at Plainfield Elementary School...
Bryan C. Furlan
Sep 14, 2020
Bryan C. Furlan, age 46 of Carlisle, PA, passed peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020 at home with his loving wife Donna by his side from colon cancer. Bryan was only a semester away from a finance degree from Penn State Harrisburg when he was diagnosed. Prior to this he served as a Field Purchased Transportation Manager at FedEx. Bryan...
Donald K. "Don" Heishman
Sep 12, 2020
Donald K. “Don” Heishman, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born August 20, 1933 in Mechanicsburg to the late Roy L. and Lola W. (Garrett) Heishman. Don was a 1950 graduate of Carlisle High School. He honorably served his country in the US Army from 1952 -1955. Don was formerly employed...
Carol Ann Baker
Sep 12, 2020
Carol Ann Baker, age 70, of Carlisle, PA died on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence in Carlisle with her loving husband and family at her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on January 28, 1950 in Sellersville, PA to the late Elmer and Dorothy Mae Parnell Hartman. Carol retired from the Big Spring...
Dennis L. "Bunsen" Anderson
Sep 7, 2020
Dennis L. “Bunsen” Anderson, 64, of Newville, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. He was born in Carlisle, on October 31, 1955 to the late Albert and Mary (Brubaker) Anderson. Dennis was employed by Giant Foods before he retired from Letterkenny Army Depot after many years of employment as a machinist and a supervisor. In addition...
Janice M. Garman
Sep 1, 2020
Janice M. Garman, age 90, of Carlisle died on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Carlisle with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 29, 1930 in Bloserville, PA to the late Charles and Annie Fry Snyder and was the widow of Bobby L. Garman. Janice had retired from the former Carlisle Hospital...
Cynthia Catalano
Aug 26, 2020
Cynthia Catalano, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home. She was born May 13, 1933 in Harrisburg to the late John Stout and Armethia Mae (Simpson) Lingle and was the widow of Joseph F. Catalano. Cynthia was retired from the state. She loved to read, crochet, and spend time with...