Oct 7, 2017

Fred W. Townsend, 59, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 7, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Frederick W. Townsend, who passed away September 30, 2017 and his mother, Joan Orris Townsend of Dickinson Twp. He was employed by...

Oct 5, 2017

William L. Woodside Sr., 87, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his residence. William was born November 8, 1929 in McGrann, PA to the late Orville King and Mary Myrtle Klingensmith Woodside.

William retired in 1991, after 39 years of service, from PPG Industries, where he was a production...

Oct 4, 2017

Tracy Dawn Parry, 50, joined her Heavenly Father, leaving this world on October 4, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Caring beyond measure, fun-loving and tenacious, Tracy was known for her faith, work at Carlisle ASD and Carlisle Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, scrapbooking prowess, birthday countdowns and the ability to meet the needs of anyone in her...

Oct 4, 2017

Barbara Ann Thomas, 58, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Barbara was born July 17, 1959 in Chambersburg, PA and is the daughter of Erma Calaman Thomas and the late Roy L. Thomas of Boiling Springs.

Barbara was employed by the Carlisle Pike Sheetz as a cashier. A...

Oct 3, 2017

Charles Kenneth Bassett, 74, of Carlisle, PA,  passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Charles was born June 16, 1943 in Troy, NY to the late Kenneth Charles and Johanna Osl Bassett. He is the widower of Cynthia Clay Bassett, who passed away in 1986.

A graduate of West Chester University,...

Oct 1, 2017

Vincent Lee Wise, 46, of Newville, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his residence. Vincent was born December 19, 1970 in Carlisle, PA to Robert Wise and Marjorie Nace Corbett.

Vincent worked as a grocery store Deli Clerk. He was a loving father who enjoyed making people laugh, an avid New Orleans Saints fan...

Sep 30, 2017

Frederick W. (Bill) Townsend, 82, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence. Bill was born November 4, 1934 in New Eagle, PA, not far from where his great-great-great grandparents, Daniel and Lydia (Sawin) Townsend, settled in Washington County, October of 1779. He was the son of the late George W. and...

Sep 29, 2017

Barbara A. Miller, 74, formerly of Newville, PA, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at the ManorCare Health Services, Chambersburg, PA. Barbara was born April 5, 1943 in Carlisle, PA to the late Jasper and Ethel Griffey Thomas. She was married 57 years to her loving husband, John B. Miller.

Barbara had a love for...

Sep 27, 2017

Hilda K. Miller, 85, of Gardners, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her devoted family and friends, when her Lord and Savior called her home. She was born December 1, 1931 in Adams County to the late Christian and Clara Kinter Griest. Hilda graduated from York Springs High School Class of 1950....

Sep 26, 2017

Exley Iris (Gensler) Fitzpatrick, age 96, formerly of Carlisle, passed into the arms of her Savior on September 26, 2017 at her home in Green Park. She was born in Wertzville, PA on November 22, 1920 to the late R. Fraser  and Cora M. Gensler.

Exley attended country schools as a child and was a...

Sep 22, 2017

Samuel A. Baker Jr., 82, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Samuel was born September 18, 1935 in Mt. Holly Springs, PA, to the late Samuel A. and Mary Clepper Baker Sr. He was married 62 years to his loving wife, Marie Crusey Baker.

Samuel...

Sep 22, 2017

Lewis “Lew” Dando passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Essex House in Lemoyne, PA.  Born October 20, 1928 in Llewellyn, PA,  he was the 6 th son and 10 th child (of 12) to Ruby C. (Dietrich) and Thomas R. Dando.

After graduating from Cressona High School, Lew enlisted in the U.S. Airforce and served...

Sep 19, 2017

Donald Eugene Cook, 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Geisinger Holy Spirit. Donald was born July 27, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Grover and Sarah Baker Cook.

Donald was a former employee of the Centre Business Products, where he performed equipment repairs. Also, a life member of the...

Sep 10, 2017

Lee E. Kunkle, 93, formerly of South Middleton Twp., Carlisle, PA, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017, in the Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg, PA. He was the widower of June H. Kunkle, who passed away May 30, 2015. Lee was born June 19, 1924 in Carlisle, PA, to the late Clarence E. and Edna A. Waggoner Kunkle.

Sep 5, 2017

Hilda Janie Cline, 88, of Shippensburg, PA passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Hilda was born August 25, 1929 to the late Franklin H. and Mollie May Wiest. She was the widow of Melvin L. Cline who passed away May 2017.

Hilda  was a member of the Saint Elizabeth...

Sep 4, 2017

William Alfred Stephens Sr., 84, formerly of Carlisle, PA passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at Shippensburg Health Care, Shippensburg, PA. He was born October 25, 1933 in Mechanicsburg, PA to the late Charles E. and Ethel Stephens. He was the widower of Sue A. Stephens who passed away July 29, 2014.

William served in...

Sep 2, 2017

Ethel M. Martin McElwee, 86, formerly of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on Sat., Sept. 2, 2017 in the Chapel Pointe nursing facility. Born April 5, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruby Murray Martin and was predeceased by her husband, Ernie McElwee, who died Feb. 19, 2009 and her son, Steven E....

Aug 28, 2017

Michael  L. March, 59, of Gardners, PA, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 in the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1958 in Carlisle, PA to the late Mervin J. and Cleista M. Barrett March. Michael was employed as a cement truck driver for Union Quarry and was a member of the Celebration Community Church,...

Aug 25, 2017

Ronald E. Keefer, 60, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died Friday, August 25, 2017, after a courageous 3-year battle with esophageal cancer.

Ron, son of Alvey J. and Velma R. (Kopp), was born on September 21, 1956, and was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. He served in the US Air Force, meeting the love of his life...

Aug 23, 2017

Lois J. Smith, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 23, in the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Formally of Ford City, she was a resident of the Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born September 1, 1935 in Pennsylvania to the late Orville K. and Mary M. Law Woodside. Lois was a waitress and cook at the former Mackey Home, Boiling...