She was a 1954 graduate of Carlisle High School. Vi was a loving homemaker and retired after more than 20 years of service with the Department of Defense at Carlisle Barracks, where she was a transportation assistant. She was a member of Carlisle Eagles Aerie 1299 Ladies Auxiliary and she enjoyed playing the PA lottery daily number and being in the pit crew for her son when he raced micro-sprint cars. Vi was a tremendously strong woman, who was devoted to her family and children. She was hard working and tenacious and would help no matter what the situation or her condition. Vi will be sorely missed by all those she has touched.

She is survived by her devoted husband and companion of 48 years, J. William Newcomer, two daughters; Rhonda D. Newcomer of Carlisle and Karen K. Bailey of Mechanicsburg, one son, Ronald L. Dick, Jr. of Carlisle, two stepsons; Michael L. Newcomer of Newville and John S. Newcomer of Mt. Holly Springs, one stepdaughter, Trudy McGrath of Atlanta, GA, two brothers; Arthur F. Goodhart and Gerald J. Goodhart, both of Carlisle, two sisters; E. Carol Kerr and Joy K. Sherman, both of Carlisle, six grandchildren; William and Erin Newcomer, Jaclyn Manderewicz, Kristen Jimenez and Steven and Rachel Newcomer, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Vi was preceded in death by two sisters; Donna M. Smith and Patricia G. Whalen.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 20, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Timothy Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be held Friday from 12:00 noon until time of the services at the funeral home.