Dec 6, 2021

Galen D. Starner, 86, of Gardners, PA, passed away on December 6, 2021, in Gettysburg Hospital. He was born October 27, 1935, in Carlisle to the late Boyd and Esther (Beam) Starner and was the widower of Beverly Starner, who passed away after 61 years of marriage.

Galen was a United States Army Veteran and worked in...

Dec 5, 2021

Bonnie E. Smith, 78, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on December 5, 2021, in the UPMC Carlisle. She was born on October 20, 1943, in Gettysburg, PA, to the late George E. and Vivian G. (Davis) Schrade and was the widow of Robert P. Smith.

Bonnie worked for Sylvania Shoe Factory, Penn Amish Candies both...

Dec 4, 2021

Randall E. Smith, 65, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on December 4, 2021. He was born August 23, 1956, in Gettysburg, PA, to Iona (Beam) Smith of Gardners, PA, and the late Eugene Smith.

Randall worked for Giant Distribution as a truck driver. In his spare time, he loved riding his numerous motorcycles, visiting local flea markets...

Dec 3, 2021

Ronald Eugene Fanus, 75, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on December 3, 2021, in the Thornwald Nursing Home, Carlisle. He was born May 8, 1946, in Carlisle, PA, to the late Russell and Verna (Shoop) Fanus and was the widow of Bessie "Liz" Elizabeth (Rutter) Fanus.

Ron worked for Musselman Food for over 43 years. He loved...

Nov 26, 2021

Judy A. McKenzie, 71, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on November 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1950, in Carlisle, PA, to the late William and Helena (Rutherford) Wolfe.

Judy worked for Lane Powder coating for 20 plus years, USF Glenmoore for 17 plus years, and PPG for 19 years....

Nov 18, 2021

Lee Barnhart entered his new home November 18th. He will be missed by his wife Linda, daughter Erika, and grandchildren, Olivia and Alex.

He was a master craftsman, furniture maker, sportsman, prize winning sharpshooter, and made his own guns. He also loved animals and rescued many of them. Fly high with the angels Lee.

He...

Nov 16, 2021

William N. Nickel II, 60, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on November 16, 2021, in the York Memorial Hospital. He was born August 4, 1961, in Redwood City, California, to the late William N. and LaVita (McMassey) Nickel.

William worked as a laborer in construction. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and loved his...

Nov 10, 2021

Kenneth Bretz, 73, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on November 10, 2021, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born April 9, 1948, in Mechanicsburg, PA, to the late Glenn and Christine (Nickel) Bretz.

Ken worked for Mclaughlin Painting in Carlisle and was a member of the American Legion in Mt. Holly Springs where he...

Nov 6, 2021

Dean Chestnut, 62, of Newville, PA, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, after a month-long battle of recovery due to a motorcycle accident.

Dean was born on June 14, 1959, in Bloserville, PA, the son of Harold and Ethel Chestnut of Bloserville. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Ethel (Finkenbinder) Chestnut. Dean is...

Nov 2, 2021

Charles Richard Boyles Jr., 62, of Newville, PA, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1959, in Carlisle, to the late Charles Richard and Margie (Myers) Boyles Sr.

Charles worked for the Newville Ribbon Mill, Central Signs, and most recently Burger King. His memberships include, the Newville VFW,...

Oct 28, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Clopper, 83, of Carlisle, Pa passed away October 28, 2021, in the UPMC West Shore. She was born in Harrisburg, PA to the late Richard Kenneth and Edith (Eslinger) Enders and was the widow of Joseph Ralph Clopper.

Jane graduated from the John Harris High School and worked for Harrisburg Dairies. She later retired from...

Oct 27, 2021

Jerry W. Swartz, 69, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on October 27, 2021, in Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born October 21, 1952, in Elliottsburg, Perry County to the late Charles R. and Beulah (Casner) Swartz.

Jerry was a self-employed contractor and built many homes in Cumberland Valley.  Prior to being a contractor, he had his own...

Oct 25, 2021

Dale L. Thomas, 74, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on October 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 29, 1946, in Carlisle, PA, to the late Paul and Frances (Nesmith) Thomas and is survived by his loving wife, Diana “Dee” (Bear) Thomas of Mt. Holly Springs.

Dale was a member of AMVETS Post...

Oct 23, 2021

Mavis L. Cotter, 93, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on October 23, 2021, in her residence. She was born January 31, 1928, in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, Canada, to the late Thomas and Mary Ida (Chevier) Williams. She was the widow of Thomas J. Cotter.

Mavis worked at PNB Bank, Philadelphia, in filing. She was a member of the...

Oct 22, 2021

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Constance Marjorie Myers of Mechanicsburg, 102 ½, passed into eternal rest on October 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, SFC Donald W. Myers.

Connie was born on March 29, 1919, in Barking, Essex, England, the daughter of Constance and Albert Mitchell. She was...

Oct 21, 2021

Rose Mower, 57, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on October 21, 2021, in her residence. She was born February 27, 1964, in Carlisle to the late Wilmer and Mildred (Loughran) Garner.

Rose is survived by her companion, Donald Cooley of Carlisle; son, John Mower of Carlisle; three grandchildren; sisters, Mary Campbell of Carlisle, and Brenda Pannebaker of...

Oct 19, 2021

Mr. Victor E. Norris, 97, of Mechanicsburg, Pa, passed away October 19, 2021, in Holy Spirit Hospital. He was born August 29, 1924, in Farmington, WV, to the late William T. and Ollie (Twyman) Norris.  He moved to Winter Haven, FL from Mechanicsburg in 1979 and then returned to Mechanicsburg in 2005 following the death of his wife.  He...

Oct 19, 2021

John Keim, 76, of Gardners, PA, passed away on October 19, 2021, in the UPMC Carlisle. He was born in Harrisburg, PA, on June 1, 1945, to the late Charles S. and Bertha (Lentz) Keim.

John worked for Penn Dot as a mechanic and was a veteran of the United States Marines. He was a member of...

Oct 13, 2021

Richard Eugene Fraker Jr., 59, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on October 13, 2021, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born February 5, 1962, to the late Richard Eugene and Phyllis Marie (York) Fraker. He is survived by his companion, Glenda M. Cross.

He served in the United States Navy and was a truck...

Oct 12, 2021

Jean L. Brehm, 91, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on October 12, 2021, in the Claremont Nursing Home, Carlisle. She was born April 14, 1930, in Carlisle to the late Glenn and Belva (Kuntz) Miller.

Jean worked for Kenney Shoes as a machine operator and was also a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

Jean...