Obituaries

April M. Newbold

April M. Newbold

Apr 11, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the passing of April M. Newbold ,74, of Carlisle, Pa. on Saturday April 11, 2020 due to complications of covid-19. April was born on Friday, November 16, 1945 in Orlando, Florida to Howard A. and Georgina J. MacDonald. She graduated from Lyman Highschool, Longwood, Florida in 1963 and Rollins College in...

Paul S. Moyer

Paul S. Moyer

Apr 11, 2020

Paul S. Moyer, age 59 of Carlisle, passed away April 11, 2020 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born January 3, 1961 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Sylvester and Geraldine (McQuirt) Moyer. Paul was an electrician and a “hands on” guy and was dedicated to his work. He was a scout master when his boys were young, was a former...

James  M.  Manion

James M. Manion

Apr 10, 2020

James M. Manion, 76, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Friday, April, 10, 2020 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. He was born April 15, 1943 in Akron, OH to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Warren) Manion and he was the widower of Cynthia (McClintock) Manion. Jim honorably served in Vietnam in the US Army. He was employed by PPG for...

Erma  E.  Finkenbinder

Erma E. Finkenbinder

Apr 10, 2020

Erma Elizabeth Finkenbinder, 91, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 19, 1928 in Walnut Bottom to the late Oscar E. and Verna (Shoap) Crull and was the widow of Jay W. Finkenbinder. Erma loved sewing, reading, gardening and caring for her animals. She was always able...

John  E.  Bolen Sr.

John E. Bolen Sr.

Apr 8, 2020

John E. Bolen Sr., 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was born February 14, 1944 in Carlisle, to the late Barney and Helen (Sowers) Bolen. John honorably served his country in the USMC in Vietnam. He was so proud that his son followed in his footsteps and is now a Captain in the US Army,...

Elmer David "Sonny" Heiges

Elmer David "Sonny" Heiges

Apr 7, 2020

Elmer D. “Sonny” Heiges, 75, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital. He was born March 3, 1945 to the late George and Gladys (Calaman) Heiges. Sonny served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a mason tender in the construction industry. He was a member of the American Legion 101, White...

Ronald  L.  Lyons

Ronald L. Lyons

Apr 6, 2020

Ronald L. Lyons, 68, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born on September 18, 1951 in Chillicothe, OH to the late James and Bertie (Howard) Lyons. Ronald retired from the US Army as a Staff Sergeant after 20 years of service. His service included tours in Germany, Korea, an ROTC...

Marlin  E. "Punch"  Lear

Marlin E. "Punch" Lear

Apr 6, 2020

Marlin E. “Punch” Lear, 84, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Church of God Home, Carlisle. He was born October 29, 1935 in Carlisle to the late Herbert and Minnie (Kepner) Lear. Punch was a graduate of Boiling Springs H.S. in the class of 1955. He was a lifetime member of First United Church of Christ....

William J. "Bill" Alwood

William J. "Bill" Alwood

Apr 6, 2020

William J. “Bill” (Chief III) Alwood, 86, of Newville, died on Monday, April 6, 2020 at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 15, 1933 in Carlisle to the late Carl B. and Mary A. Rutters Alwood. Bill had retired from the former Carlisle Hospital as Safety-Security Co-Ordinator and former fire Chief of...

Rodney  P.  Calaman

Rodney P. Calaman

Apr 5, 2020

Rodney P. Calaman, age 80, of Carlisle, died April 5, 2020 at home. Born May 18, 1939 in Greason, son of the late Robert B. and Maude V. (Heberlig) Calaman. Rod retired from AMP, after 28 years of service, as a dye mechanic, his most prized passion in life was his family and was affectionately called “Pappaw” by all his...

Thomas  Leon  Davis Jr.

Thomas Leon Davis Jr.

Apr 5, 2020

Thomas Leon Davis Jr., age 60, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. He was born November 19, 1959 in Carlisle to Roberta L. Davis of Carlisle and the late Thomas L. Davis Sr. Tommy, as he was well known by family and friends, often talked about his co-workers at Syncreon Logistics. Tommy was...

James Edward Hunt

James Edward Hunt

Apr 4, 2020

James “Jim” E. Hunt, 72, of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his residence. Born on June 11, 1947 in Cambridge, New York, he was the son of the late Leroy and Murial (Barnhardt) Hunt. James was raised by his brother and sister in-law, Robert and Doris Hunt from a young age. James who went by...

Cathie  L.  Burkholder

Cathie L. Burkholder

Apr 3, 2020

Cathie L. Burkholder, 62, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at UPMC Carlisle. She was born November 8, 1957 in Carlisle to the late Carl Richard and Florence Eleanor (Schrieber) Gelbaugh. Cathie was the widow of Lester W. Burkholder III. She was a faithful member of Carlisle First Church of God. Cathie was a member of her...

Betty Lou Washburn

Betty Lou Washburn

Apr 1, 2020

Rev. Betty Lou Washburn, age 95, of Carlisle, passed away April 1, 2020 at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle. Born February 8, 1925 in Kokomo, Indiana, daughter of the late John F. and Blanche LeMary (Butler) Hickle. Betty Lou was a graduate of Patterson Park High School, Allentown Bible Institute and Shippensburg University, where she earned a BS and MS in Education....

Craig  B.  Kissinger

Craig B. Kissinger

Mar 31, 2020

Craig B. Kissinger, 63, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in his home. He was born May 1, 1956 in Franklin County, PA to the late Herbert “Jack” and Jo-Ann (Knodle) Kissinger. Craig worked as a professional barber for nearly 40 years. During his career he was both self-employed and was contracted by the military as a...

Rebecca A. "Becky" Christ

Rebecca A. "Becky" Christ

Mar 30, 2020

Rebecca A. "Becky" Bearss Christ, 65, of Carlisle, died on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS on July 5, 1954 to the late Loyal and Marjorie Bearss, Rebecca had worked as an LPN in nursing facilities throughout the US. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Raymond W....

Lee  Richard Zeigler

Lee Richard Zeigler

Mar 27, 2020

Lee R. Zeigler, 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Kinkora Pythian Home, Duncannon. Born on January 31, 1933 in Carlisle, PA, he was the son of the late James and Ruth (Gayman) Zeigler. He was stationed in Goose Bay, Canada as a line cook during the Korean Conflict from 1953 through 1955 for the “Fly...

Miriam S. Mains

Miriam S. Mains

Mar 26, 2020

Miriam S. Mains, 96, of Carlisle, died on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Cumberland Crossing Nursing Home. She was born in Newville, PA on September 25, 1923 to the late Guy W. and Sodessa P. Brechbil Seavers and was the widow of her first husband, Russel W. Fox, and her second husband, Floyd M. Mains. Miriam had retired from...

Christian L. Mccalister, Jr.

Christian L. Mccalister, Jr.

Mar 26, 2020

Christian L. McCalister, Jr., 80, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Messiah Village. He was the beloved husband of Barbara McCalister. Born in Cumberland County, PA, he was the son of the late Christian and Bessie McCalister. Christian worked as a mechanic for more than 30 years. He enjoyed auto racing, working in his yard,...

Creedon J. Pechart

Creedon J. Pechart

Mar 21, 2020

Creedon J. Pechart, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Born on July 5, 1930 in Centerville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Earl and Laura (Ilgenfritz) Pechart. Creedon was a 1949 graduate of Carlisle High School and proudly served in the National Guard. He was a...