Obituaries

Mary Catherine Sowers

Mary Catherine Sowers

Feb 4, 2025

MARY CATHERINE SOWERS

Mary Catherine Sowers, 67, of Carlisle, passed away at home on Feb. 4, 2025.

 Born April 10, 1957 in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Chester and Martha Elizabeth (Fearnbaugh) Deitz. She was the widow of Walter R. Sowers III who passed on Dec. 13, 2011 and whom she married in 1975.

 Mary was a graduate of...

Arlene Powers

Arlene Powers

Jan 28, 2025

ARLENE  POWERS

 Arlene “Kay” (Duprey) Powers,70, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital.

 Arlene was born July 19, 1954 in Centerville, Cumberland County to the late Robert F. and Lou E. (Mentzer) Duprey.

 Kay was a graduate of Shippensburg High School. She had been the Head Housekeeper at the Holiday Inn, Carlisle, for many years and...

Norman D Fox

Norman D Fox

Jan 3, 2025

NORMAN D. FOX

Norman D. Fox, 86, of Carlisle, passed away January 3, 2025 at home.

Born May 26, 1938 in Lexington, NE, he was the son of the late Leo V and Marjorie (Salisbury) Fox. His wife, Linda L. (Minnick) Fox died July 14, 2015.

Mr. Fox was an equipment technician for IBM and was a veteran of the U S Air...

Freda G. Dillman

Freda G. Dillman

Dec 24, 2024

FREDA G. DILLMAN

 Freda G. Dillman, 96, of Carlisle, left this world and joined her heavenly Father on December 24, 2024 at Celebration Villa, Shippensburg.

 She was born October 4, 1928 at New Germantown, PA to the late Edward and Laura (Barrrick) Dillman.

 Freda was a 1946 graduate of Blain Vocational High School and a 1947 graduate of Carlisle Commercial College. She retired...

Albert W. Younger, Jr.

Albert W. Younger, Jr.

Dec 21, 2024

ALBERT W. YOUNGER, JR.

Albert W. Younger, Jr., 79 of Boiling Springs, passed away December 21, 2024 at home.

 Born February 2, 1945 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albert W., Jr. and Dorothy (Sprague) Younger. He was the widower of Barbara (McCoy) Younger.

  Albert was an electrical repairman specializing in small electrical motors. He was a US Navy...

Wyatt Matthew Esterline

Wyatt Matthew Esterline

Nov 18, 2024

Wyatt Matthew Esterline

Wyatt Matthew Esterline passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle.

 He is the son of Courtney L Lewis and Kyle R. Esterline of New Bloomfield.

 Surviving, in addition to his parents, are three brothers: Opie and Lennox Bush of New Bloomfield and Jeremiah Esterline of Dover, PA, his maternal grandparents Crystal and Roger Drumheller of Elliotsburg and...

Gary L Christian

Gary L Christian

Nov 8, 2024

Gary Lee (Travel Man, Chico Louie) Christian, 70, of Carlisle, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Martinsburg, WV.

 The celebration of life will be 2:00 to 4:00 Sunday, November 17th at Ronan Funeral Home, 255 York Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.

 There will be no services or funeral.

 Gary was born in Mechanicsburg, PA to William Christian and Ruby Christian (Bevins) on April...

Shirley McCartney

Shirley McCartney

Nov 2, 2024

 SHIRLEY McCARTNEY

Shirley McCartney, 74, of Chambersburg passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Chambersburg Hospital.

 Born March 31, 1950 in Warren, OH, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Viola (Holmes) Swope. She was the widow of David B. McCartney who died Sept 4, 2020.

 Shirley had worked as a Nurse’s Aid at the former Penn Knoll and several other...

JOSEPHINE L. CLAY

JOSEPHINE L. CLAY

Oct 14, 2024

JOSEPHINE L. CLAY

 Josephine L. Clay, 91 of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle.

 Born April 9, 1933 in Mechanicsburg, she was the only child of the late Parker and Mary (Woods) Lichty.

 She was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and had formerly worked for Bell Telephone.

 A lifetime member of Trindle Spring Lutheran...

Sabrina N. McNew

Sabrina N. McNew

Oct 10, 2024

 SABRINA N. McNEW

 Sabrina  N. McNew, 41, of Shiremanstown, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

 Born October 26, 1982 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Judy (Myers) McNew..

 Sabrina loved spending time with family, friends, vacationing, concerts and going to see her beloved Yankees.

 She had been employed by TForce Freight where she...

Roy L Coover

Roy L Coover

Oct 7, 2024

Roy L. Coover 85, of Carlisle, PA passed away suddenly at home on Monday October 7th, 2024. He was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on July 13th, 1939, to the late Arthur S. and Violet M. (Raudabaugh) Coover.

 Roy was a 1957 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School receiving the Keystone Farmer Degree in 1957 and the American Farmer Degree in 1960....

Kevin L Otto

Kevin L Otto

Oct 3, 2024

KEVIN L. OTTO

Kevin L. Otto, 63, a lifelong resident of South Middleton Township, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at home.

 Born June 3, 1961, in Carlisle, he was a son of the late Harold R. and Sara “Sally” J. (Reffner) Otto.

Kevin was a 1979 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. He taught in Radiologic Technology programs at Polyclinic Hospital,...

Edward Patterson, Jr.

Edward Patterson, Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

EDWARD “BUDDY” PATTERSON, JR.

Edward “Buddy” Patterson, Jr., 46, of Carlisle, died unexpectedly at his home on September 20, 2024.

Born May 24, 1978 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of Vickie (Ronan) Patterson of Carlisle and Bret Kramer of Carlisle.

Buddy had worked as a carpenter for Osborne Construction.

 Surviving, in addition to his parents, is his sister, Heather Wert of Mechanicsburg,...

Rebecca J. Nelson

Rebecca J. Nelson

Sep 3, 2024

REBECCA J. NELSON

Rebecca J. Nelson, 59, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at home.

 Born December 15, 1964 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Brady E., Sr. and Linda (Newman) Baughman. 

 She was preceded in death by a brother, Brady E. Baughman, Jr.

 Surviving are three children: Jessica M. (Baughman) Gardner (husband Michael), Jessie James Barclay( wife...

Gordon R. Simmers

Gordon R. Simmers

Aug 18, 2024

Gordon "Gordie" Simmers, of Newville, Pa., passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 18, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born on January 7. 1958 and was the beloved son of Dave and Margaret (Brinkley)Simmers of Waynesboro, Pa. He was a loving father to Melissa Walters, Renee Simmers (fiance’ Ethan Franks), and Amanda Simmers. Gordon also leaves...

Bruce A. Lebo

Bruce A. Lebo

Aug 10, 2024

BRUCE A. LEBO

Bruce A. Lebo, 93, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at UPMC West Shore Hospital.

Born March 5, 1931 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Sarah (Brown) Lebo. Bruce was the widower of Phyllis J. (Harvey) Lebo who passed away on February 13, 2018 and whom he married on March...

Jacqueline M. Messersmith

Jacqueline M. Messersmith

Aug 2, 2024

 JACQUELINE M. MESSERSMITH

Jacqueline M. Messersmith, 94, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.

Born September 2, 1929 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late George and Freda (O’Donnell) Boak. She was the widow of James Messersmith.

 Mrs. Messersmith was a graduate of the former William Penn High School and was a member of...

Richard E. Keck

Richard E. Keck

Jul 11, 2024

RICHARD E. KECK 

Richard E. Keck, 84, of Carlisle passed away at his home on July 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was married to Betty (Putt) Keck after 65 years He is survived by his wife and also his daughters Cynthia Cornell of Duncannon, PA and Stephanie Peters of Carlisle, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is also...

William E. Gardner

William E. Gardner

Jul 6, 2024

Sheesh. My father didn’t want an obituary, funeral, or memorial. However, it has been brought to my attention that he meant something to a lot of you. So if I’m going to disobey his wishes, we’re going to do this right. If you loved my father or he had any impact on your life at all, and you want to...

Rita M. Stanek

Rita M. Stanek

Jun 30, 2024

Rita M. Stanek, 68, of Carlisle passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at UPMC West Shore Hospital.

Born January 9, 1956 in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Marie (Lipocak) Smerecky.

Mrs. Stanek was retired from the U S Government where she had been a Supervisor for Department of Defense.

She attended St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church,...