Obituaries

Apr 18, 2021

CODDY W. EYER

Coddy W. Eyer, 26, of Newville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

Born October 17, 1994 in Chambersburg, he was the son of Michelle (Walker) Martin of Shippensburg and Greggory Eyer (Gisela) of Shippensburg.

In his younger years, Coddy enjoyed playing in all sports.  He loved  computer gaming...

Apr 1, 2021

DONALD E. SPAHR

Donald Edward Spahr went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2021.  Donald was born on May 15, 1940, a son of the late Melvin and Myrhlle (Baum) Spahr and was married to Joanne (Paukner) Spahr.

Donald graduated from Cumberland Valley High School.  He attended the University of Tennessee for...

Mar 28, 2021

DONALD F. DEITZ, SR.

Donald F. Deitz, Sr., 79, of Camp Hill, passed away on  March 28, 2021 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born August 24, 1941 in Shamokin, he was the son of the late David and Natalie (Laux) Deitz.

He was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School and then...

Mar 12, 2021

JAMES VOVAKIS

James Vovakis 89, of Carlisle, passed away one Friday, March 12, 2021.

Born February 28, 1932 inn Carlisle he was the son of the late Harry and Harriett Vovakis.

James was retired from Capitol Products and a U S army Veteran of the Korean War.

He held a Bachelor...

Feb 26, 2021

ROBERT M. BAPTIST

Robert M. Baptist, 66, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 in the Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle.

Born January 18, 1955 in San Bernadino, CA, he was a son of the late Robert A. And Pauline A (Reigle) Baptist.

Mr. Baptist had been employed as a forklift...

Feb 11, 2021

Howard Lomax Manning, Jr., 55, of Carlisle passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born March 5, 1965 in Ft. Meade, MD, he was the son of the late Howard Manning, Sr. and Freddie B. (Jennings) Manning.

Howard had been employed at CIT, Mechanicsburg, and was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist...

Feb 10, 2021

Doris J. Leib, 92, of Mechanicsburg,  passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Bridges of Bent Creek.

Born August 6, 1928 in Newport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Rohm) McNaughton.  Doris was the widow of Blaine E. Leib.

She was a graduate of Newport High School, Class...

Feb 1, 2021

HELEN E. HAIR

Helen E. “Mimmie” Hair, 87 of Carlisle passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Born April 20, 1933 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Lester M. and Ella Mae (Deitch) Nailor.  She was the widow of Clarence C. “Jim” Hair, Jr. who died...

Jan 28, 2021

Mrs. Kathleen D. Ege passed away peacefully early on January 28, 2021. She was 96 years old. She was born on July 29, 1924 in Carlisle, PA. She was the daughter of the late Edgar V. Donnelly and Mildred Z. (Martin) Donnelly of Boiling Springs, PA. She was the wife of the late John S. Ege, who passed away...

Jan 18, 2021

Margaret went to be with her Lord on January 18, 2021.  She was 78.  She was married to William I. B. Evans on June 5th, 1965.  She was the 11th child of George R Shunk, Sr., and Reba (Stahl) Shunk.  She was predeceased by her 2 sisters, Nancy Shunk Smith and Joyce Shunk Briner. Also 2 brothers, George R...

Jan 18, 2021

Oliver B. McCalister, 92, of Gardners and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Paramount Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Fayetteville.

Born Nov. 23, 1928 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late John S. And Lulu J. (Wagner) McCalister.  He was the widower of Esther (Shambaugh) McCalister to whom he was married...

Jan 15, 2021

Benjamin M. Shambaugh, 36, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2021. He was born February 21, 1984 in Harrisburg, PA to parents Michael and Patricia Shambaugh. Ben attended Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School, where he participated in the wrestling and diving programs. An avid outdoorsman, he could often be found fishing, camping, and engaged in amateur herpetology. He enjoyed...

Jan 11, 2021

Jeanette Ann Eltringham, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 with her beloved husband of 61 years, Gerald, by her side.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Gerald Lee Eltringham and wife Shara of New Cumberland, David Andrew Eltringham and wife Jennifer of Boiling Springs, and Susan Marie Williams...

Jan 1, 2021

Earl E. Paulus, 76, of Laurel, DE, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at home.

Born February 3, 1944 in Carlisle, he was the son of the Mary (Snyder) Paulus and the late Vurl Paulus.

Mr. Paulus was a retired crane operator from the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Steelton Plant.

He was a...

Dec 22, 2020

Grace J. Williams, 98, of Carlisle, PA., peacefully transitioned from earthly to eternal rest, in her sleep on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born on August, 9, 1922, in Norristown, PA., and was the daughter of the late Abraham Luther Edsell, Sr. and Margaret Reid Edsell.  Following the deaths of both...

Dec 19, 2020

FLOYD V. HARDY

Floyd V. Hardy, 81, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 , at

home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 18, 1939 in Columbus, OH, he was the oldest child of the lated Leonard and

Frances (Anderson) Hardy.

Floyd was a U.S....

Dec 7, 2020

Carol Metz McCormick, 73, of Carlisle passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Born January 14, 1947 in Allensville, PA, sh was the daughter of the late Samuel and Irona (Wilson) Metz.

Carol graduated from Kishacoquillas High School in Reedsville, PA in 1964.  She graduated from Shippensburg University with a B.S....

Dec 7, 2020

Brenda L. Shughart, 58, of Carilsle, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Manor Care, Carlisle.

Born August 26, 1961 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of Joseph L., Jr. and Shirley (Leinaweaver) Shughart of Carlisle.

Brenda attended Boiling Springs High School, Class of 1979. She was a member of Otterbien United Methodist Church,...

Dec 7, 2020

Josephine Lenola Bailey Freund died peacefully in her Carlisle home on February 8, 2020, at age 90. A lifelong musician, she was a professional organist for almost 70 years, and taught hundreds of students to play the piano and organ. She played organ recitals and directed choirs all over the United States, and in Swaziland and Papua New Guinea. She was...

Dec 7, 2020

GEORGE H. SHANK, JR.

George Henry Shank, Jr., 93, passed Saturday, June 6, 2020 of natural causes.

Born October 8, 1926 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late George and Elda (Monismith) Shank.

George retired from Kruger Dairy and was the owner of the Village Food Market.  He was a member...