Obituaries

Oct 19, 2020

Roy K. Spangler, age 95, died on Monday, October 19.  Roy was born on June 12,1925 in Boiling Springs, PA to Roy O. Spangler and Daisy A. (Etter)Spangler.  His sister, Marian (Spangler) Gardner and her husband Andrew Gardner both preceded Roy in death.

Roy Spangler graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1944 where he met his...

Oct 18, 2020

JIMMY THORSON

Jimmy Thorson, 35, of Carlisle, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Born October 27, 1984 in Carlisle, he was the son of Vickie (Shank) Davis of Carlisle and the late Thomas Thorson.

Jimmy was a Flex Officer for St. Moritz Security Services.  He was an active member of CCAAHC.  He...

Oct 10, 2020

CODY FORREST BLAKESSLEE

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Cody Forrest Blakesslee, 29, of Newville, unexpectedly gained his angel wings.

Born in Harrisburg on March 20, 1991, he was the son of Dennis and Mona (Blakesslee) Smith of Newville.

Cody was a graduate of Big Spring High School and was most recently employed at...

Sep 14, 2020

Mary Louise Aims (Mary Lou), 68, East Berlin, joined the angels in Richmond, VA following a long battle with heart disease.  Born in Reading, PA (birth family Wolf), daughter of John (dec.) and Mary Bachman, Reading, PA.  Loving husband of 47 years Robert, children Matthew, Allison Wylam (Allen Estep, Jr.), Jeffrey, Grammy to grandchildren Reece, Jacob (Phenyx), Braeden and...

Sep 4, 2020

DAVID B McCARTNEY

David B. McCartney, 65, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home.

Born July 26, 1955 in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Dean and Genevieve (Baker) McCartney.

Dave was a retired truck driver, having driven for TTG, North & South and Swift. He...

Aug 21, 2020

SANDRA L. SHUMBERGER Sandra L. “Sandie” Shumberger, 62, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born January 9, 1958 in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of James and Shirley (Chaundy) Shumberger of Shippensburg. Sandie was a 1975 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. She was retired from Novitas Solutions where she was a...

Aug 14, 2020

BRIAN E. SHUGHART

Brian E. Shughart, 56, of Shermans Dale, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital.

Born August 8, 1964 in Carlisle, he was the son of Joseph E. And Shirley (Leinaweaver) Shughart of Carlisle.

Brian was employed as a woodworker at Defense Distribution Susquehanna (Mechanicsburg). ...

Jun 24, 2020

JUDY K. McNEW

Judy K. McNew, 67, of Carlisle, passed away on June 24, 2020 at Specialty Select Hospital, Harrisburg.

Born March 30, 1953 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Merle K, Sr. and Hazel R. (Yarlett) Myers.

Survivors include two daughters:  Sabrina McNew of Chambersburg; Serena McNew of Dillsburg;...

Jun 1, 2020

JO ANN STINER

Jo Ann Stiner, 60, of Carlisle, died Monday, June 1, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle.

Born  July 24, 1959 in Kenmore, NY she was the daughter of the late Gerald B. And Viola E. (Stuart) Stiner.

Surviving are four sisters:  Rose Dingman and Cynthia Stiner, both of Harrisburg, Patricia Williams...

May 26, 2020

HELEN T. GOTWALD

Helen Gotwald, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on May 26, 2020.

Helen was born in Johnstown, PA on May 9, 1926 to Earl and Sue (Mickel) Thomas.  She is survived by her three daughters, Suzanne Kivlan (Hal), Nancy Panettiere (Anthony), Becky Griffiths (Bill), three grandchildren Lauren Borch (Bill),...

May 23, 2020

EDNA A. SMITH

Edna Armeda (Thomas) Smith, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Sarah A Todd Memorial Home.

Born April 1, 1932 in Loom, WV, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy Rosa Ellen (Shanholtzer) Thomas.  Mrs. Smith was the widow of Marvin D. Smith.

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Apr 26, 2020

CHARLES R. SCHUBAUER, JR.

Charles R. Schubauer, Jr., 83, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Shippensburg Health Care Center.

Born March 26, 1937 in Harrisburg, he was the oldest child of Charles R. Sr., and Claire (Manley) Schubauer.

Mr. Schubauer honorably served his country in the U S Army....

Apr 9, 2020

Roland Paul Freund (1939-2020)

Roland Paul Freund died in his Carlisle home on April 9, 2020, at age 80, following a short, but tough battle with brain tumors.  He never met a farm he didn’t like.  A specialist in farm management and planning, he trained and coached farmers throughout the local Pennsylvania area, Maine, Swaziland, New Guinea,...

Apr 7, 2020

MARIE D. BARLOW

Marie D. Barlow, 85, of Harrisburg and formerly of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.

Born January 5, 1935 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (McCann) Duffy.  She was the widow of Walter Barlow whom she married on October...

Apr 1, 2020

Ginger A. Donovan, 55, of Shermans Dale, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2020.

Born January 4, 1965 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Francis E.  and Ethel M. (Snyder) Donovan.

Surviving are a daughter:  Violet Donovan-Martin and a son:  Joseph Donovan-Martin and three grandchildren.

Services will be...

Mar 30, 2020

EDWARD L. KUHN

Edward L. “Coondog” Kuhn, 65, of Gardners, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born August 21, 1954 in Carlisle he was the only child of Betty (Hess) George and the late Dean Kuhn.

Mr. Kuhn retired from Lear Corporation (formerly C H Masland), where he worked...

Mar 16, 2020

Robert Henry Smith, 72 of Groton on Hudson, NY, died March 16, 2020 at his residence.

Born April 4, 1947 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Robert S. And Mary A. (Porter) Smith.

Mr. Smith was a retired Sergeant with the NYPD Housing Authority.  He honorably served his country in the U...

Mar 14, 2020

Gary I. Shuey, 73, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at home. He was born September 28, 1946 in Ashland, Pa, to Ivan and Isobel (Maurer) Shuey and grew up in Lavelle.

After graduating from Ashland Area High School, Gary received his BA from Bloomsburg University, where he was active in Circle K, serving...

Mar 12, 2020

HARRY W. SCHAEFER

Harry W. Shaefer, 75, of Carlisle passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born March 18, 1944 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Harry W. And Nellie (Bricker) Schaefer.

Harry was a carpenter foreman having been employed by Cumberland Design and Build and The...

Mar 11, 2020

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 325 Old Stonehouse Road, S., Boiling Springs PA. in the Peace Garden.  In case of inclement weather, the service will move to Fellowship Hall at the church.

HELEN L. MORTON

Helen L. Morton, 87, of Carlisle, passed away...