Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

RALPH CLAY

Ralph Clay, 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Bridges of Bent Creek where he had been a resident for several years.

Born August 12, 1933 in Hazard, KY, he was the son of the late Daley and Lula (Watts) Clay.

He was the widower of Josephine L (Lichty) Clay, who passed on October 14, 2024.

He was...

Jul 17, 2025

Gerald Eltringham, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle, PA. He is survived by his loving children, Gerald Lee Eltringham and wife Shara of New Cumberland, David Andrew Eltringham and wife Jennifer of Boiling Springs, and Susan Marie Williams and husband James of Mechanicsburg.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, who were one...

Jul 1, 2025

KAREN R. CARROLL

Karen R. Carroll,74, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at UPMC Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.

Born August 27,1950 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jean (Carney) Kramer.

Karen retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Public Welfare, where she finished her career as an Administrative Law Judge. During retirement, she worked the...

Jun 30, 2025

Caroline (Red) Hoffman passed away at her home in Loysville on June 30, 2025; she was 48. Caroline was born in Carlisle on November 24, 1976. She graduated from Big Spring High School in 1996 and served in the health care industry at Penn State Hershey. She is survived by her daughter, Taylor Shearer; her parents, Stanley Metzger and Kim...

Jun 29, 2025

CARL CHAPMAN

Carl Chapman, 81, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Born July 21, 1943 in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Roy L and Velma R (Dalton) Chapman.

Carl was retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Insurance Department, where he worked as an I T Technician.

He was an amazing cook, loved fishing and...

Jun 29, 2025

ROGER L. JUMPER

Roger L. Jumper, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Green Ridge Village, Newville.

Born July 5, 1943 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Roger and Betty (Skelly) Jumper.

He entered into rest with his beloved wife Carol (Lehman) Jumper, who passed away March 12, 2024.

Roger was a retired electrician having owned Jumper’s...

Jun 28, 2025

THELMA EVELHOCH

Thelma LaVera (Vera) Evelhoch, 84, of Lewistown, June 28, 2025.

Born December 22, 1940 in Wilmington, DE, she was a daughter of the late Robert S. And Thelma (Williams) McCall. She was a stepdaughter of the late Christine Crum McCall.

Vera was a 1958 graduate of Carlisle High School. She married Ronald P. Evelhoch in 1962 and dedicated the following two...

May 27, 2025

JOSEPH J. ADAMS

Joseph J. Adams, 69, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at PennState Hampden Medical Center.

Born January 19, 1956 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Foster Charles and Mary Kathleen (Wonn) Adams.

Mr. Adams proudly served his country in the U S Army during Vietnam, in the 82nd Airborne stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC....

May 11, 2025

SHIRLEY L. SHUGHART

Shirley L. Shughart, 90, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle.

Born October 4, 1934 in Duncannon, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Ellnora (Hultzapple) Leinaweaver. She was the widow of Joseph E. Shughart.

Shirley was a 1952 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and a member of Otterbein United Methodist...

May 7, 2025

BARBARA MONISMITH

Barbara Monismith, 58, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born April 1, 1968 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of George W. Monismith of New Cumberland and Barbara A. (Deihl) Sheaffer of Carlisle.

Barb had been previously been employed as a sales clerk for the Salvation Army stores and also had a love for interior...

May 5, 2025

THOMAS R. MEALS

Thomas R. Meals, 74, of Boiling Springs, passed away at UPMC Carlisle Hospital on May 5, 2025.

Born January 17, 1951 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William R. And Elizabeth (Parker) Meals.

Mr Meals was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He loved walking and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was and Industrial Engineer and retired...

Mar 30, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

WANDA G. JONES

Wanda G. Jones, 73, of Carlisle, passed away at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with dementia that ultimately stole her life from her and the family.

Born May 23, 1951 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Mary L. (Mommen) Behrens.

Wanda was a 1970...

Feb 25, 2025

Stephanie Lynn Stump, 54, of Eliottsburg, passed away on Tuesday February25, 2025 at UPMC West Shore Hospital.

 Born April 29 1970 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of Connie (Auman) Kuykendall of Carlisle, and the late Daniel Burtnett.

 Stephanie was a 1988 graduate of Big Spring High School. She loved spending quality time with her husband and son, cooking and baking, camping,...

Feb 20, 2025

REVENDA R. BURDETTE 

 Revenda R. Burdette, 91 of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.

 Born April 30, 1933 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Norman Ocker, Sr. and Ruth (Koontz) Ocker. She was the widow of Samuel R. Burdette, Sr., who died November 28 1996.

 Mrs. Burdette was the owner of the former...

Feb 15, 2025

Patricia Bergeron (Pelletier)

 Patricia Bergeron (Pelletier), born on July 29th, 1955, in Northampton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 15th, 2025. She was a beloved mother, friend, and dedicated professional who touched many lives with her kindness and compassion.

Patricia graduated from Westfield High School in 1973 and earned an associate degree in radiology from Holyoke Community College in 1975. She began...

Feb 8, 2025

Betty Louise (Putt) Keck

 Betty Louise Keck, 86 of Carlisle, Pa passed away February 8th, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. 

 Betty Keck was born on May 21, 1938 to the late Wilber and Ethel ( Cornman) Putt of Boiling Springs, PA.

 Betty is survived by her two daughters Cynthia Cornell (Ron) of Duncannon, PA, and Stephanie Thomas of Carlisle,...

Feb 7, 2025

VICKIE L. PATTERSON

 Vickie L. Patterson, 67, of Carlisle, passed away on February 7 2025 at her daughter’s home in Mechanicsburg.

 Born January 13, 1958 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Raymond S. “Mike” and Frances L. (Clark) Ronan.

 Vickie had worked as a Customer Service Representative for Carla’s Cleaners in Carlisle and as a Nursing Assistant.

 She was a 1975...

Feb 6, 2025

CATHERINE LOUISE SOUDERS

 Catherine Louise ”Kate” Souders ,92 of Carlisle, passed away at UPMC Carlisle on February 6, 2025.

 Born September 26, 1932 in Walnut Bottom, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Ardella M. (Lindsay) Reichel. She was the widow of Harry A. Souders Sr. who passed on December 1, 1965. 

 She was preceded in death by her son...

Feb 5, 2025

 

WILLIAM C. DURHAM

 William "Bill" Clayton.Durham, 80, of South Middleton Township passed away at home on February 5, 2025.

 Born October 11, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late L.Clayton and Beulah Elizabeth (Thomas) Durham, and husband of Linda K. (Barrick) Durham for 56 years.

Bill was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and friend to all. He enjoyed the...