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Andrea C. Shirk

Andrea C. Shirk

Mar 10, 2024

ANDREA C. SHIRK

Andrea C. Shirk, 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2024.



Born April 18, 1942 in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Charlotte Margueritte (Knott) Chatlas.



She was a graduate of Belfonte H.S. and a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she earned her teaching degree in Early Elementary Education....

Buel E. "Bo" Chandler

Buel E. "Bo" Chandler

Mar 2, 2024

BUEL E. CHANDLER



Buel E. Chandler “Bo”,  65, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 2, 2024.



Born in Bath, ME on July 13, 1958 he was the son of Paul and Evelyn (Doiron) Chandler of Carlisle.



Buel was retired from the Federal Government where he worked as a Systems Analyst.



Bo attended the University of Southern Maine, received his B.S. degree...

William E. Sheets

William E. Sheets

Feb 25, 2024

William Emory Sheets of Shermans Dale, PA was born November 13th, 1937 to John and Gladys (Wilson) Sheets in Carlisle, PA. He passed away February 25th, 2024 at home with his family by his side.  

Predeceased by Father John Sheets, Mother Gladys Foote, Step-Father Miles Foote.  

Surviving are loving wife Shirley (Holloway) Sheets, Sons Michael (Kimberly) and Robert (Joanne).  Three grandchildren...

William J. Heiser

William J. Heiser

Feb 20, 2024

William J. “Bill” Heiser, 99, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 20, 2024, joining the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Erma L. (Baty) Heiser. Bill was born on Tuesday January 13, 1925, to the late Calvin B. and Jane C. (Eyster) Heiser, and is also predeceased by his brother, Paul E. Heiser.

Bill began...

Merle R. Witter

Merle R. Witter

Jan 20, 2024

MERLE R. WITTER



Merle R. Witter, 80, of Mechanicsburg. passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.



Born April 27, 1943 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late James and Annie (Garman) Witter and was one of 15 children born to that marriage.



He was the former proprietor of Stan’s Beverage, Carlisle, where he worked for...

Bertha Ann Jackson

Bertha Ann Jackson

Jan 4, 2024

Bertha would say, “Don’t brag about me, the LORD knows my story.The human side of my obituary will say something that might define who I am.” 

Bertha Ann Jackson, 86, passed to eternal life on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pa. Born on July 1, 1937, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William L. Jackson,...

Nicole M Holmes

Nicole M Holmes

Dec 20, 2023

NICOLE MICHELE HOLMES

Nicole M. “Nikki” Holmes, 43, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023 at UPMC Osteopathic Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born December 14, 1980 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Rhonda J. Bechtel of Harrisburg and Christopher L. Jorich, Sr. of Delaware.

Nikki had been employed by Giant Foods and Rutters.  She was...

Ralph M. Richwine, Jr.

Ralph M. Richwine, Jr.

Dec 2, 2023

RALPH M. RICHWINE, JR.

Ralph M. Richwine, Jr. 96, of Carlisle, passed away at home on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born in Carlisle on July 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Ralph M. Richwine, Sr. and Mabel (Yost) Richwine.  He was the widower of Annie (Keck) Richwine who died May 4, 2015. They had been married for...

Mary K Rollins

Mary K Rollins

Nov 25, 2023

MARY K. ROLLINS

Mary K. “Kat” Rollins, 55, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born October 21, 1968 in Union, SC  she was the daughter of Ann (Langley) Rollins of Philadelphia and the late Edgar F. Rollins.

Kat was a chef by profession and was currently assisting her companion with recycling old barns.

She...

Patricia A. Kuhn

Patricia A. Kuhn

Nov 1, 2023

PATRICIA A. KUHN

Patricia A. “Patty” Kuhn, 88, of Boiling Springs, passed away on November 1, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born January 2, 1935 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Roy B. and Edna (Keck) Killian.

Patty was retired from PA Dutch Candies, Mt. Holly Springs.  She was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School.

A member of...

Donna J. Stokes

Donna J. Stokes

Oct 31, 2023

DONNA J. STOKES

Donna J. Stokes, 68, of Dauphin, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Born January 28, 1955 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Barron. 

Donna was a Registered Nurse having last worked at the Jewish Home, Harrisburg.  She was also a jack...

James L Shumberger, Sr.

James L Shumberger, Sr.

Oct 29, 2023

JAMES L. SHUMBERGER, SR.

James L. “Jim” Shumberger, Sr., 88, of Carlisle passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle.

Born in Carlisle on July 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Lee W. and Marie D. (Ahlers) Shumberger.

Jim was a 1953 graduate of Boiling Springs High School and was retired from Sprinkler Fitters...

John A. Kalinay

John A. Kalinay

Oct 16, 2023

John A. Kalinay, 81 years old from Carlisle Pa, passed on 10-16-2023. He was born in Mutual, Pa, son of Dorothy Gungo and John Kalinay. John was a Marine veteran and worked for Wilson freight, Pilot freight, and CF trucking for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and John, his sisters Teresa Patterchak, and Mary...

Janice M. Coover

Janice M. Coover

Oct 15, 2023

Janice M. Coover 84, of Carlisle, PA passed away at home on Sunday October 15th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on September 30th, 1939, to the late Simon and Ruth (Shelly) Shank.

Janice was a 1957 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School.  She worked as an Educational Aide at Cumberland Valley High School...

Roxanne H. Costopoulos

Roxanne H. Costopoulos

Sep 30, 2023

ROXANNE H. COSTOPOULOS

Roxanne H. Costopoulos, 64, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Born July 4, 1959 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Helen (Burkholder) Miller.

Roxanne worked most of her life as a waitress at various restaurants in the Carlisle area.

Surviving are her sisters:  Joanne Scott of Carlisle and Janet Felts...

Berneda B. Snader

Berneda B. Snader

Sep 28, 2023

BERNEDA B. SNADER

Berneda B. Snader, 97, of Boiling Springs, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.

Born October 31, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Nellie (Holtry) Heckman and the widow of Robert W. Snader, who died November 4, 1997.

Mrs. Snader was retired from the U S Army War...

Ferman L Landis

Ferman L Landis

Sep 24, 2023

FERMAN L. LANDIS

Ferman L. Landis, 102, of Boiling Springs, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his home.  

Born July 24, 1921 in Juniata County, he was the son of J. Raymond Landis and Ella Messimer Landis.

Mr. Landis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great, great grandfather.  He was a WWII Veteran, a dairy farmer, avid...

Jack L Rosenberry

Jack L Rosenberry

Sep 22, 2023

JACK L. ROSENBERRY

Jack L. Rosenberry, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 3, 1942 in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late John and Elsie (Russell) Rosenberry.

Jack was retired from Letterkenny Army Depot and was a U S Army Veteran.  He also worked as a drywall...

Leonard C. Cole

Leonard C. Cole

Sep 18, 2023

LEONARD C. COLE

Leonard C “Lenny” Cole, 91, of Carlisle, passed peacefully at home on Monday, September 18, 2023.

Lenny was born in Pittsburgh on May 2, 1932, the son of the late Leonard B. And Charlotte (Kuntz) Cole.  He was the widower of Helen (Smyers) Cole.

He was the president of Cole’s Bicycles, Inc., Carlisle which was established in...

Gerald B. Rice

Gerald B. Rice

Sep 6, 2023

GERALD B. “JERRY” RICE

Gerald B. “Jerry” Rice, 70, of Landisburg, passed away on September 6, 2023 at home.

Jerry was born February 2, 1953 in Carlisle the son of the late Benjamin and Chio (Tiara) Rice.

He was a graduate of West Perry High School and was retired from the Painters & Paperhangers Union 411 where he worked as...

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