Obituaries

May 11, 2022

David Lee Jester, 73, died from a courageous battle with metastatic prostate cancer on May 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at home.

David is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Eby and Kelly Smiley (husband Jason) and grandchildren, David Eby and Charlotte and Maxwell Smiley of Carlisle; Debra Spencer (husband Herb Forney) of Shermans Dale; and...

Apr 29, 2022

Col (Ret) Richard M. Rodney, 92,  died at UPMC Carlisle on April 29, 2022.  Dick was born in Canandaigua, New York to the late Elizabeth (McCarthy) and Raymond Rodney on March 30, 1930.

He was educated at St. Mary’s Parochial  and the Academy, both in Canandaigua, New York.  A Distinguished Military Graduate of Niagara University (1952) he...

Apr 20, 2022

MARTHA D MENTZER

Martha D. Mentzer, 94, a resident of Chapel Pointe at Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the home.

Born May 26, 1927 in Shermans Dale, she was the daughter of the late Ira F. and Lillie (Morton) Darr.  Martha was the widow of Paul E. “Ed” Mentzer who passed on...

Feb 22, 2022

PATRICIA ANN BAUMGARDT

Patricia Ann Baumgardt, 73, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at UPMC Harrisburg.

Born October 16, 1948 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. Neal, Sr. and Ida Mae (Johnson) Neal.

She had been last employed at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle, in the kitchen....

Feb 10, 2022

HARRY A SOUDERS, JR

Harry A. Souders, Jr, 74, of Millerstown, passed peacefully at home on February 10, 2022.

Born October 2, 1947 in Carlisle, he was the son of Catherine (Reichel) Souders of Carlisle and the late Harry A. Souders, Sr.

He had worked at the Defense Logistics Agency, Mechanicsburg, PA and...

Feb 6, 2022

RICHARD C. FRANKLIN

Richard C. Franklin, 91, of Carlisle, died February 6, 2022 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle.

Born September 7, 1930 in Glastonbury, CT, he was the son of the late Marc and Lee (Olshan) Franklin.

He was a retired Post Exchange manager for the Federal Government.

Surviving are his wife: ...

Jan 31, 2022

ROBERT E. MYERS

Robert E. Myers, 89, of Carlisle, died January 31, 2022 at Promedica Nursing Home, Carlisle.

Born July 22, 1932 in Middletown, PA, he was the son of the late Richard E.  And Romaine (Kraft) Myers.

He was a graduate of Middletown High School and retired from IBM as a Manager....

Jan 26, 2022

On February 3, 1944, Helen and Hugh Ferguson along with their daughter Sharon received the bundle of joy who they named Donna.

The Rev. Hugh Ferguson along with his wife Helen raised them in a church setting. At the age of 4, Rev. Ferguson moved his family to Geneva, OH.  There she completed her high school education...

Jan 9, 2022

Barbara A. Ritter, 77, of Newville, passed away on January 9, 2022 at home.

Born November 12, 1944 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marion (Hildebrandt) Martin. She was the widow of Robert C. Ritter who died August 11, 2018.

Mrs. Ritter was a graduate of Carlisle High School and...

Jan 3, 2022

Alan E. Cornman, 76, of Enola, passed away on January 3, 2022 at UPMC West Shore Hospital.

Born June 19, 1945 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Reuben and Katherine (Alexander) Cornman.

Mr. Cornman was retired from Quaker Foods and was a longtime member of ABATE.

Surviving are his companion: ...

Jan 2, 2022

Leslie S. Crozier, 67, formerly of Carlisle, passed away  January 2, 2022 at Butler Street Senior Living, Harrisburg.

A daughter of the late James and Josephine (Cooke) Smith, she was born March 28, 1954 in Carlisle.

Leslie was retired from the Commonwealth of PA where she was a fiscal assistant.

Surviving are her...

Dec 25, 2021

Marie E. Wheeler, 90, of Carlisle passed away on December 25, 2201 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital with her family by her side.

Born November 22, 1931 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. And Mary Hazel (Kunkle) Raudabaugh.  She was the widow of Donald E. Wheeler who died December 12, 2013....

Dec 25, 2021

Linda K. Hurley, 73, of Carlisle, passed away on December 25, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Born November 18, 1948 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Viola (Myers) Paxton and the widow of Hoover H. Hurley.

Mrs. Hurley was retired from the former Carlisle Hospital where she worked...

Dec 24, 2021

On the night that we celebrate the coming of Jesus into this world; Jay C. Mumper left this world to be in the arms of Jesus his savior.

Born April 6, 1930, the son of Glenn and Loyal Gasswint Mumper; Jay was brother to the late Robert Mumper and stepbrother to the late Jack Ernst.

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Nov 29, 2021

Robert, “Bob” Joseph Iten, 82, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the age of 82.  After several months of declining health, Robert died peacefully in his sleep at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, Pennsylvania. He was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on May 8, 1939, the son of Joseph and Florence Iten.

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Nov 28, 2021

Barry Walter Kilmore, 76, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Barry was born in Mechanicsburg, PA on July 5, 1945. He was the son of the late Walter and Evelyn (Shughart) Kilmore. He graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in 1964. He was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and faithfully served...

Nov 28, 2021

Terri Elizabeth Reeley

Terri Elizabeth Reeley was born June 23, 1961 at Saint John’s Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of Doris (Maiden name Duff) and Herbert Lyle Grebb, both also from Detroit. She finally lost her two-year battle with cancer on November 28, 2021.

Terri was a graduate of Oak Park High...

Nov 19, 2021

RUTH E. GEREDIEN

Ruth E. (Ross) Geredien, 87m of Carlisle passed away at home on November 19, 2021.

Born August 11, 1934 in New York, New York, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. And Margaret L. (Scott) Ross.  She was the widow of Ronald Geredien who died January 14, 2017.

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Nov 18, 2021

Barbara J. (White) Simon – 10/15/33-11/18/21

Barbara J Simon went to her heavenly home on November 18, 2021. Barbara was born on 10/15/33 in Williamsburg, PA to Carl and Laura White. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Carl Jr, and Dewey White and her husband James F. Simon.  She is survived by...

Oct 27, 2021

Born October 24, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Janet Minnick.  Bernice passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27,2021 at UPMC Carlisle with her family by her side.

Bernice will be remembered for her many years of service at PPG-Work 6 (Vitro), her businesses South Mountain Pet Grooming and Lucky Lady Landscaping.  Bernice...