Obituaries

James  E. Wagner, Jr.

James E. Wagner, Jr.

Nov 1, 2023

Ripple In Still Water





Reach out your hand

If your cup be empty

If your cup is full

May it be again

Let it be known

There is a fountain

That was not made

by the hands of men

There is a road

No simple highway

Between the dawn

and the dark of night

And if you go

No one may follow

That path is for

your steps alone

You who choose to lead must follow

But if...

Dennis L. Snyder

Dennis L. Snyder

Nov 1, 2023

Dennis L. Snyder, 73, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Wilma (Beam) Snyder and the loving husband of 49 years to Judy (Sheaffer) Snyder.

Dennis enjoyed gardening and working on and driving his 1949 Ford tractor, which he had from his...

Patricia  Flynn  Hoefling

Patricia Flynn Hoefling

Oct 30, 2023

Patricia Flynn Hoefling, 98, of Fort Pierce, FL and Boiling Springs, PA, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023.

She was born June 12, 1925, in Greenwich Village, NY to the late John Jr. and Marguerite (Gray) Flynn. Pat was the widow of Maj. Gen. (RET) John A. "Jack" Hoefling who passed away in October of 2018 after they enjoyed 72...

Dallas  W.  Gelbaugh Jr.

Dallas W. Gelbaugh Jr.

Oct 30, 2023

Dallas W. Gelbaugh Jr., 86, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born November 18, 1936, in Perry County to the late Dallas W. Sr. and Gladys M. (Adams) Gelbaugh.

Dallas was a 1955 graduate of Carlisle High School. He honorably served his country in the US Navy....

William  Wayne  Demoss

William Wayne Demoss

Oct 30, 2023

William Wayne DeMoss, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born April 23, 1936, in Harrisburg to the late William and Clara (Williams) DeMoss.

Wayne was an Alumnus of both John Harris High School and Penn State University. He honorably served his country in the US Marine...

Ugur Yucelt

Ugur Yucelt

Oct 28, 2023

Dr. Ugur Yucelt, of Hummelstown, PA went to be with God peacefully on October 28th 2023 at his home at the age of 85. Born on December 15, 1937 in Bursa, Turkey, he was the son of the late Nazim and Zisan Yucelt.

Ugur earned a bachelors degree in Economics in 1959 from Istanbul University, Masters of Business Administration in 1970...

Avdo Dedic

Avdo Dedic

Oct 27, 2023

Avdo Dedic, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, October 27 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital at the age of 71. Born August 18, 1952 in Skugrici, Vlasenica, Bosnia, he was the son of the late Dzemila (Avdic) and Serif Dedic. He was the beloved husband of Hamsa (Jasarevic) Dedic.

Over the years, Avdo worked in the clothing distribution industry, but friends and family...

Paul N. Detrick

Paul N. Detrick

Oct 25, 2023

Paul N. Detrick, age 80, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born May 13, 1943, in Sayre, PA to the late Frank and Martha (Benson) Detrick.

Paul retired as a Lieutenant with the Camp Hill Prison after over 30 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed traveling to Disney World and taking Disney...

Nancy  L.  Snyder

Nancy L. Snyder

Oct 25, 2023

Nancy L. Snyder, 76, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Church of God Home.

She was born October 6, 1947, in Carlisle to the late Robert Sr. and Virgie (Barrick) Foster.

Nancy graduated from Big Spring High School with the class of 1965. She enjoyed bird watching and was especially fond of cardinals. Nancy liked bowling...

Paul Cyrus Bishop

Paul Cyrus Bishop

Oct 24, 2023

Paul Cyrus Bishop, age 86 of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center. He was born on October 27, 1936, in Carlisle, PA to the late Cyrus and Ella Mae (Hancock) Bishop.

Paul was President of the former Bowman Mell Chemical Co. He was a member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church...

Barbara A. Miller

Barbara A. Miller

Oct 23, 2023

Barbara A. (Kissinger) Miller, of South Middleton Township, passed away at her home on October 23, 2023 at the age of 67. She was born April 17, 1956 to Betty Basehore Kissinger and the late Clair Kissinger. She was the loving wife of Michael Miller.

Friends and family fortunate enough to know Barbara appreciated her kind, generous, and giving personality. She...

Colonel Donald  Esper

Colonel Donald Esper

Oct 23, 2023

Colonel Donald Esper passed away peacefully at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on 23 October 2023, at the age of 96. He was surrounded by his family, who loved him and will cherish his memory. He was known as Don, Donny, PaPa, Dad, and Daddy, and sometimes to his children as the “Beady-Eyed Colonel”.

The middle son of Norman and...

Nancy  Lee Zeigler

Nancy Lee Zeigler

Oct 22, 2023

Nancy Lee Zeigler, age 87, of Newville, PA, wife of the late Richard Rhinehart Zeigler, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Carlisle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle, PA.

Nancy was a wonderful caring woman who will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 2,...

Sedina  C.  Lupfer

Sedina C. Lupfer

Oct 21, 2023

Sedina C. Lupfer, 61, of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 21, 2023, while on vacation.

She was born September 19, 1962, in Carlisle to the late James E. Sr. and Rosalie (Marks) Asch.

Sedina was a 1980 graduate of Carlisle High School. In her younger years she was a very gifted bowler. Sedina was an avid reader and she loved...

Thomas Lockart Wilborn

Thomas Lockart Wilborn

Oct 21, 2023

Thomas Lockart Wilborn, 93, fondly known as Tom, passed away at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of over 68 years, Sally; two daughters, Susan Branner and Sally Elizabeth Malloy with husband, Matthew; plus three grandsons, Luke Malloy, Zachary and William Branner.

He was predeceased by his parents,...

Clara L. Lebo

Clara L. Lebo

Oct 21, 2023

Clara L. Lebo, 79, of Carlisle passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 21, 2023, with her loving daughters Connie and Pam and her grandson Ryan by her side. Clara fought a courageous battle with an aggressive brain cancer since late July during which time she never stopped being the loving caring mother, gram and friend.

Clara was born in Carlisle...

Michael D. Sweger

Michael D. Sweger

Oct 20, 2023

Michael D. Sweger, of Newville, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at his residence at the age of 32. He was born April 10, 1991 in Carlisle, PA to Denise L. (Porter) Hertzler, with whom he lived, and the late Timothy R. Sweger.

Michael enjoyed physical activity and exercise, especially outdoor activities and time spent with his pets. He was known...

Barry Lee Myrick

Barry Lee Myrick

Oct 17, 2023

Barry Lee Myrick, age 60, of Newville, passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Barry loved nature and spent a lot of his time with his wife on the mountain. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Barry enjoyed working for Bella Concepts and became good friends with his coworkers.

He is survived by his wife,...

Venis W. (Haleema) Brown

Venis W. (Haleema) Brown

Oct 14, 2023

Venis W. (Haleema) Brown, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at the age of 62. She was born on April 10, 1961 in Queens, NY to the late Edward Little and Lula Mae Collins Johnson.

Venis was the loving wife of the late Bruce Brown.

She was a dedicated, hard worker throughout...

Elmer  J. "Smitty"  Smith

Elmer J. "Smitty" Smith

Oct 14, 2023

Elmer J. “Smitty” Smith, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Country Meadows of West Shore.

He was born October 15, 1930, in Gainesville, NY to the late Floyd and Clella (Mix) Smith. Elmer was the widower of Margaret (Zuckschwerdt) Smith who passed in November of 2009 after they enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage.

Smitty worked...

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