Robert Wallace Fife, 87, of Carlisle, PA passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. He was born September 21, 1924 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Earl C. and Ona Fife. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Spurlock. Mr. Fife graduated from East High School in 1943 and from Marshall College in 1947. He retired from the US Postal Service in New Jersey. Robert enjoyed his books and music. He is survived by a son, Terrance Fife of Kassel, Germany; two sisters, Norma (Bruce) Shaw of Akron, OH and Rosalie Wilson of Chesapeake, OH; a host of nieces and nephews and one special niece, Jennifer Hissem and her husband, Jerry. A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 10, 2012 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with the Rev. Don Reynolds officiating.