Obituaries

Dec 7, 2019

Dorothy P. Kline, 94, of Carlisle, died Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Born October 10, 1924 in Blain, Perry County, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Minnie (Gutshall) Stoke.  Mrs. Kline was the widow of Charles Kline.

She retired as a seamstress from the former Carlisle Shoe Co. and was a member of...

Nov 1, 2019

ALICE F. STRAYER

Alice F. Strayer, 80, of Boiling Springs, passed away peacefully at home one Friday, November 1, 2019.

Born in Duquoin, IL on November 1, 1939, she was the drughter of the late Samuel and Flossine (Hubbard) Lappin.  Mrs. Strayer was the widow of Paul W. Strayer, who died April 23, 2018.

Oct 30, 2019

SHARON D VASSER

Sharon D. Vasser, 50, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born September 14, 1969 in Fitzgerald, GA, she was the daughter of Floyd Vasser, Jr., of Ann Arbor, MI and the late Beatrice (Studstill) Vasser.

Sharon most recently operated her own business, “Essence”, an...

Oct 20, 2019

GEORGE WAYNE COCKLEY

George Wayne Cockley, 93, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Messiah Lifeways.

Born February 23, 1926 on a farm near Brandstville, Monroe Two., he was the only child of George E. And Erma L. (Morrette) Cockley.  He was the widower of Doris J. (Minnich) Cockley.

Wayne...

Sep 28, 2019

Thomas Stubits obit

LTC (Retired) Thomas G. Stubits “Tom”, 74, of Boiling Springs, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born January 15, 1945, at Lennox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, New York, he was the second son and fourth child of the late Frank Stubits,...

Aug 22, 2019

DAVID MORIAN

David Morian, 62, of Carlisle and formerly of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

Surviving are his wife:  Deanna (Deaven) Morian; son William; sister Nancy Morelock (husband Scott); niece Susan Morlock and Godmother. Gladys Cashman.

There will be no services.

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Aug 13, 2019

DAVID J. WITMAN, JR.

David J. Witman, Jr., 58, of Carlisle died unexpectedly at home on August 13, 2019.

Born June 21, 1961 in East Norton, Montgomery County, PA, he was the son of David J. Witman, Sr. of Eagleville and the late Patricia (Jenkins) Witman.

Mr. Witman was an avid gardner, loved...

Aug 8, 2019

EVELYN REIGHTER

Evelyn (Hair) Reighter, 96, of Carlisle and formerly of Brandstville, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.

Born June 1, 1923 in Brandtsville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Dutrey) Hair and the widow of John “Jack” Reighter, who died July 15, 1996....

Jul 28, 2019

EMORY L. SHUGHART

Emory L. Shughart, 87, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Carlisle Hospital.

Born June 25, 1932 in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Nelson H. Shughart Sr and Ruth (Wert) Shughart.

He retired from Edwin L. Heim Co., Harrisburg and previously...

Jul 22, 2019

Linda Brandt, 64, of Carlisle, passed unexpectedly on Monday, July 22, 2019 at home.

Born May 3, 1955 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late George R. And Helen (Ramp) Butterbaugh.

Linda was a homemaker and was a member of Community Christian Fellowship, Carlisle.

She was a graduate of Big Spring...

Jul 20, 2019

Mary Elizabeth (Leavenworth) Bidgood, died at Forest Park Rehab Center in Carlisle, PA, on July 20th , following a long illness.   Born on February 4, 1951 in Manchester, NH, to J. Lynn and Marie (Bunt) Leavenworth (both deceased), Mary and her family lived in multiple places and knew people from all walks of life.  She worked in jobs...

Jul 9, 2019

Judy A. Iten, 80, of Carlisle, PA,  passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Westshore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  She was born May 09, 1939, in Hoboken, New Jersey, the daughter of Thelma and William Mastrolia. Judy is survived by her husband, Robert J. Iten. They recently celebrated their fifty -fourth wedding anniversary...

Jul 6, 2019

SARA JANE OTTO

Sara Jane (Sally) Otto, 86, of Carlisle, and a lifelong resident of South Middleton Twp. passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle.

Born February 18, 1933 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jessie (Thrush) Reffner and the widow of Harold E. Otto who...

Jun 16, 2019

Kristen A. Lechene

Kristen A. Lechene, 54, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Born September 27, 1964 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. Ronan, Sr. and Donna (Eckrich) Ronan.

Kris was a graduate of Martinsburg High School.

Surviving are her...

Jun 6, 2019

This is the story of Mary Mae (Young) Deitch. Mary was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.  Our ‘Grandma’, as she was called by her grandchildren, was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt and a baker of pies like no other could be.

Mary’s story began on December 17,...

Jun 2, 2019

Lt. COl. (Ret) JAMES R. JAMIESON

Lt. Col. (Ret.) James R. Jamieson, 85, of Boiling Springs, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Specialty Select Hospital, Camp Hill.

Born March 22, 1934 in Hartland, ME, he was the son of the late Raymond and Pauline (Baker) Jamieson.

Lt. Col. Jamieson was retired from...

Apr 27, 2019

CHARLES C. GALASPY, JR.

Charles C. Galaspy, Jr, 82, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2019 at M. S. Hershey Medical Center.

Born January 15, 1937 in Adams County, he was the only child of Charles C. Galaspy, Sr. and Greta (Hockenberry) Galaspy.

Mr. Galaspy retired after 35 years of service...

Apr 12, 2019

JAMES R. COMPTON, JR.

James R. Compton, Jr., 100, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Specialty Select Hospital, Camp Hill.

Born February 14, 1919 in Ozan, Arkansas, he was the son of the late James R. Compton, Sr. and Cora (Hooker) Compton.  Mr. Compton was the widower of Marjorie (Kester)...

Apr 10, 2019

JEANNE R. RAUDABAUGH

Jeanne R. Raudabaugh 85, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.

Born August 28, 1933 in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late McClellan and Mary (Ream) Myers.

Mrs. Raudabaugh was a member of Old Bellaire Chapter #375, Order...

Apr 8, 2019

MARGARETTE P. BLOCK

Margarette P. Block,, 91 of Carlisle, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle.

Mrs. Block was the widow of Milton Block.

She had been employed as a seamstress at Joseph A. Bank Clothier in Maryland.

Born on December 21,1927, Mrs. Block had...