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John Lyter Obituary
Born Sept. 6, 1926, in Carlisle, to the late John W. Lyter II and Thelma Black Lyter, John was married for 50 years to the late, Nancy Kremer Lyter, who passed away on June 23, 2001.
John was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
He was a graduate of Carlisle High School and Dickinson College, and was fondly remembered for his exploits on the Grid Iron in both high school and college football. He retired as a claims supervisor with the Shelby Mutual Insurance Co. of Shelby, Ohio.
He was a member of Carlisle BPOE No. 578 of Carlisle, White Circle Club, Carlisle American Legion Post No. 101, Cumberland County Historical Society, and Historic Carlisle Inc.
John is survived by a son and his wife, John R. and Karen Reed Lyter of Carlisle; twin grandchildren, J.R. Lyter of Harrisburg and Becca Lyter of Pasadena, Md.; a sister, Betty Jane Lyter Siciliano of Coconut Creek, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. John's Episcopal Church On the Square in Carlisle. Officiating will be the Rev. Mark A. Scheneman. Interment will be at the convienence of the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Cumberland County Historical Society, 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA 17013.
Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home and Crematory, Mt. Holly Springs.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Lyter
Am. Legion Post #101
December 10, 2007
John (Punky) will be missed here at the American Legion Post #101.
Our prayers are with you.
dean alexis
December 2, 2007
hi john, i extend my deepest condolences on your dad's passing. you and your family are in my thoughts. sincerely, dean
Kathy (Powless) Crawford
November 29, 2007
Dear John and Karen,
Thinking of you and wishing you sincerest sympathy on your loss. God Bless and Keep you and your family.
Jim & Marla Anthony
November 29, 2007
John & Karen: We are very sorry to hear about the passing of a great member of the insurance industry. Our prayers are always with you.
Joe & Loraine Boisvert
November 28, 2007
It was great to share a few holes of golf with Punky. (PUT BUNKY IN)that is what they all called at the RED DEVELS GAMES.
Bard & Patra Rupp
November 28, 2007
John and Karen'
Both Patra and I were sad to learn of the passing of "Punky". He was a man that I respected and admired.We had alot of good times together with him and your mother. When we think of Carlisle they are part of the memories. Now he goes to join Bill,Gump, and the rest of the crew.
Bard
Sandy Van Gavree Radcliffe
November 28, 2007
Johnny- so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing and to learn of your mother's passing in 2001. An "era" is gone.
JACK and MADGE ZIEGLER
November 28, 2007
WE WILL MISS OUR GOOD FRIEND PUNKY,HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE
Jacob Trimmer
November 28, 2007
My cousin, my friend, my mentor. Punky taught me to take the "Hard Knocks" of football, swimming in the "Horsehole" in the cold waters of the LeTort, the pleasure and challenge of hunting pheasants, as well as the solitude of fly fishing. And yes, we even tipped a few beers after hunting or fishing. John was a true gentleman through and through. My thoughts of Punky are fondly remembered, and my sympathy goes to his loved ones and many friends.
Nickie & John Auger
November 28, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
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