Obituaries

John F. Peters

John F. Peters

Oct 14, 2023

John Fell Peters, age 93, of Gardners, PA passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg, PA. Born in Gardners, PA on November 22, 1929, John was the eldest son of the late John B. and Mary E. Koller Peters.

John served as past president of both John B. Peters, Inc. and of The Peters Orchards. He...

Mary  Louise  Wise

Mary Louise Wise

Oct 13, 2023

Mary Louise Wise, 83, of Carlisle, entered into rest in the peace of the Lord on October 13, 2023.

Born at Carlisle Hospital, August 5, 1940, the daughter of the late Dr. Walter B. and Mary E. Wilson and the widow of the late Martin H. Wise who passed in March of 2020 after they enjoyed 61 years of marriage.

Mary Louise...

James Lee Stanfield

James Lee Stanfield

Oct 13, 2023

Veteran National Geographic Photographer James Lee Stanfield, 86, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, died on Friday, October 13, following a yearlong battle with lung cancer and kidney disease. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Harold W. Stanfield and Amanda Hoffmann Stanfield.

Born into a family of newspaper photographers in Wisconsin, Jim acquired the photography bug...

Stephanie M. Quigley

Stephanie M. Quigley

Oct 10, 2023

Stephanie Quigley, 46, of Newville, grew her angelic wings on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Born in Carlisle on July 25, 1977, she graduated from Carlisle High School in 1994.

She attended Anthem College and graduated with her degree in 2008.

Stephanie was a kind soul with a loving heart and strong will. With an outgoing personality and a big smile she would light...

Bonnie  M.  Hare

Bonnie M. Hare

Oct 10, 2023

Bonnie M. Hare, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home.

She was born January 22, 1942, in Carlisle to the late Clarence and Catherine (Raudabaugh) Morrison.

Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Carlisle High School. She later attended Wison College in Chambersburg. Bonnie was formerly employed as a bookkeeper at Troy Laundry and The Law Offices...

Robert  Harvey  Sheriff

Robert Harvey Sheriff

Oct 7, 2023

Robert Harvey Sheriff, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Green Ridge Village.

He was born January 18, 1935, in Carlisle to the late John Henry Sr. and Emma (Minich) Sheriff.

Robert was a gun enthusiast who felt thankful for all of the relationships he formed at shows and shoots over the years. He was a member of...

Kendall S. Lehman

Kendall S. Lehman

Oct 5, 2023

Kendall S. Lehman, 67, of Carlisle, passed away October 5th, 2023, in Carlisle.

He was born June 30, 1956, in Carlisle. Kendall was a son of the late Kenneth B. Lehman and son of Ellen (Hurley) Lehman. Kendall worked in a variety of occupations. He ran his own landscaping business, worked with troubled youth at Tressler Wilderness Center, and finished his...

Rosinha  "Rosy"  Pereira

Rosinha "Rosy" Pereira

Oct 4, 2023

Rosinha “Rosy” Pereira, 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home.

She was born May 11, 1952, in Goa, India to the late Milagres and Maria Cacilda (DaCosta) Dias. Rosy was the widow of Raymond Pereira who passed in 1993.

Rosy had very humble beginnings in Corjem, Curtorim, Salcette - Goa, India where she was the...

Stanley R. Carpenter

Stanley R. Carpenter

Oct 1, 2023

Stanley R. Carpenter, age 68, died Sunday, October 1, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Richard and Evelyn (Moyer) Carpenter and the husband of 39 years to Angela (Henning) Carpenter.

Stanley loved his vintage cars. He was a long-time member of Susquehanna Valley Vintage Sports Car Club, Harrisburg, was an active member and spokesman...

Barbara  E.  Germain

Barbara E. Germain

Sep 30, 2023

Barbara Germain passed away on September 30th, 2023.

She was born to Francis and Beatrice Metcalfe in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1932.

She met her husband, Garry Germain, when they were both graduate students studying social work at the University of Manitoba. They married in 1957 and later moved to New York City in 1960. After having two sons, they moved their...

Barbara J. Johnson

Barbara J. Johnson

Sep 29, 2023

Barbara J. Johnson passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, September 29, 2023. Born in Neelyton, she was the cherished daughter of the late Melvin J. Appleby and Lillian E. Appleby (formerly Whitsel).

Barbara dedicated many years of her life as an LPN at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where her compassionate nature and innate desire to...

Ann E. Eckman

Ann E. Eckman

Sep 28, 2023

Ann Elizabeth (Hilbish) Eckman left her earthly home on September 28, 2023, at 12:26 A.M., after a 13-year fight with Liposarcoma cancer. God took Ann to her eternal home. Anyone who knew Ann knows heaven is a brighter place with her there.

Ann is the daughter of John Lantz and Frances Hitchcock Hilbish of Drums, PA, who preceded her in death....

James F.  Miller, Jr.

James F. Miller, Jr.

Sep 28, 2023

James F. Miller, Jr. ,90, of Carlisle, PA passed away on September 28, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Florence Smith Miller, who passed away in 2015. Born on January 21, 1933 in Carlisle, PA, he was the son of the late James F. and Orpha McGonigal Miller, Sr.

James was...

Baby  Elias Ponce

Baby Elias Ponce

Sep 28, 2023

Baby Elias Ponce, infant son of Roberto Perez Lara and Mayra Selena Ponce, of Harrisburg, passed away on September 28, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. Elias is survived by his parents and his twin brother, Anthony Perez Ponce. Services and interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Harrisburg will be private at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Edward W. Beck

Edward W. Beck

Sep 26, 2023

Edward W. Beck, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence at the age of 63. Born in Woodbury, NJ, he was the son of the late Albert L. (Jr.) and Virginia Welch Beck.

Edward was a veteran of the United States Air Force, working as an aircraft body mechanic.

He worked as a warehouse worker for a local...

Clark  W.  Ferguson, Jr.

Clark W. Ferguson, Jr.

Sep 26, 2023

Clark W. Ferguson, Jr., 75, of Spring Grove, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the York Hospital.

He was born January 4, 1948, in Bedford to the late Clark W. Sr. and Jeanette (Crissey) Ferguson.  Jr. was the widower of Joyce L. (Foor) Ferguson to whom he was married for 44 years before she passed in April of 2023.   ...

Wendy S. Spicer

Wendy S. Spicer

Sep 25, 2023

   Wendy S. Spicer, age 59, of Carlisle, PA, passed away at home on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born July 30, 1964, in Washington, PA to the late Peter Paul and Marian Bernice (Rocco) Mazutis.

    Wendy worked as Early Intervention & Infant Development Specialist, Supervisor and Clinical Coordinator for Pinnacle Health and UPMC. She made an immense impact on...

Paul R. Lingle

Paul R. Lingle

Sep 24, 2023

Paul R. Lingle, of Mechanicsburg passed away Sunday, September 24 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle at the age of 84. Born in Annville, PA he was the son of the late Frank and Evelyn Krotser Lingle. He was the husband of the late Norma Law Lingle.

Paul was a sports enthusiast and especially followed the Philadelphia Eagles and...

Courtney  B.  Meyer

Courtney B. Meyer

Sep 22, 2023

Courtney B. Meyer, 46, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home.

He was born September 12, 1977, in Harrisburg to Jerry Eugene and Kathy Leigh (Van Horn) Meyer.

Courtney was a 1996 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. He was employed by UPS Freight for 25 years. Courtney’s friends thought of him as a gentle giant who...

Harry R. Williams, Sr.

Harry R. Williams, Sr.

Sep 22, 2023

Harry R. Williams, Sr., 89, of Carlisle, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.

Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Laughman) Williams.

Harry enjoyed horseshoes, hunting, fishing and square dancing. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1299, Carlisle and the Shippensburg American Legion Post 223. He...

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