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...

Aug 22, 2017

Robert Emory Shaffer, 96, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Forest Park Health Center. Robert was born July 18, 1921 in Winber, PA to the late Dewey and Nellie Criswell Shaffer. He is the widower of Margie L. Wirick Shaffer.

Robert was the owner and operator of Shaffer Steel, Newville, PA....

Aug 20, 2017

Ross L. Shuler, 95, of Carlisle, PA, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his residence. Ross was born Saturday, September 24, 1921 in East Pennsboro Township, to the late Harry M. and Ethel M. Morrow Shuler. He is the widower of Betty R. Shuler who passed away May 15, 2012.

Ross was a graduate...

Aug 20, 2017

Eleanor “Polly” Higgins Green, 92, of Carlisle, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 20, 2017.  She was born December 16, 1924 in Hartford, CT to the late Mortimer Lawrence Johnson and Eleanor Marimon Higgins (nee Smith).  She was the widow of James W. Green MD, who passed away in 1989.

She...

Aug 17, 2017

Trudy L. Cornman, 62, of Carlisle, PA passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 22, 1955 in Carlisle, PA to the late Paul R. and Arlene Thumma Shuler. Trudy retired from the Carlisle Hospital with 20 years of service as the Medicare Director. An avid gardener, she...

Aug 17, 2017

Lester W. Miller, 90, of Gardners, PA passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Lester was born February 4, 1927 in Carlisle, PA to the late Theodore and Velva Rupp Miller.

Lester retired in 1985 from M H Dielectrics Inc. as a Maintenance Mechanic. A member of the Uriah...

Aug 16, 2017

John E. Tyson, 85, of Palmyra, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his residence. John was born June 10, 1932 in Mill Hall, PA, to the late Harry and Maude (Stover) Tyson.

John retired from the Lancaster United States Postal Service, as a Mail Handler. Residing in Blain, PA, from 1988 to 2003, he...

Aug 14, 2017

Betty Shannon, 91, was called to her heavenly home by her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, August 14, 2017. She was born March 3, 1926, to the late Arthur Jordan Wilkie, Sr., and Isabella Lawson Smith Wilkie in Philadelphia, PA.Her family resided in Glenside, PA. Her mother and father were recent immigrants from Scotland.

Aug 13, 2017

Barbara A. Tolley, 80, formerly of Mt. Holly Springs, PA passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 in the Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 22,1937 in Carlisle, PA to the late Eugene Carl and Mary Elizabeth Sampson Loughran.

Barbara retired from the former Cumberland County Nursing Home and was a member of...

Aug 10, 2017

Thomas L. Zeiders, 82, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 in the Cumberland County Nursing and RehabilitationCenter. He was formally from Mt. Holly Springs, PA and was born February 24, 1935 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Derwood and Anna K. Musser Zeiders.  Tom retired from Ward Trucking as a truck driver. He was the widower of Carol...

Aug 9, 2017

Betty L. Bistline Mullen, 87, formally of Carlisle, PA passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Chapel Pointe of Carlisle. Born August 15, 1929 in Carlisle, PA to the late George K. and Clara B. Drawbaugh Bistline Sr., she was the widow of George Mullen.

Betty retired from the former C.H. Masland & Sons where...

Aug 5, 2017

Frances E. Wimer, 95, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle. Frances was born August 29, 1921 in Swoope, VA to the late Warren D. and Mary Anne (McGuire) Miller. She was the widow of Charles R. Wimer.

Frances was a member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church for...

Aug 2, 2017

Daniel Andrew Bream, age 32, born April 9, 1985, entered into eternal rest early Wednesday morning, August 2, 2017.  Dan graduated from Cumberland Valley High School, Class of 2003.  He was a pitcher for the CV High School, 2002 Keystone State Games, Capitals, and Newville and Enola twilight baseball teams, played for various men’s softball teams, was a...

Aug 2, 2017

Carolyn G. Cunningham, 101, born December 9, 1915, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Westminster Memorial Gardens, 1159 Newville Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013, with Rev. Richard L. Reese officiating.

Jul 30, 2017

Charles E. Smith Jr., 77, of Gardners, PA passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg. He was born February 29, 1940 in Mt. Holly Springs, PA to the late Charles E. Smith Sr. and Clara Henry Geyer and was the widower of Betty J. Smith who passed away September 7, 2010. Charles retired from PPG...

Jul 28, 2017

Gene Williams Hollinger, 90, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at VibraLife, Mechanicsburg, PA. He was born April 1, 1927 in Harrisburg to the late Horace and Francis Williams Hollinger and was a WW II Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Westfall Hollinger; his son, G. Michael Hollinger of...

Jul 23, 2017

Jennifer Mae Weiss, 41, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her residence. Jennifer was born October 13, 1975 in Carlisle, to Barbara Garman Barnes and the late Danny Mahanes.

Jennifer worked for various nursing homes, including Sarah A Todd Memorial Home, as a Certified Nurse's Aide and a licensed real estate agent...

Jul 20, 2017

Barry A. Gracey, 86, formally of Mt. Holly Springs, PA passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Frey Village, Middletown, PA. He was born January 29, 1931 in Hustontown, PA to the late Charles Russell and Jane Cromer Gracey.  Barry was predeceased by his wife, Audrey Costlow Gracey who passed away October 23, 2016; his son, Michael P....

Jul 17, 2017

Trixanna L. Ritchie, 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Monday, July 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 31, 1934 in Mathias, WV to the late Clarence and Verdie See Mongold. Trixanna is the widow of Ray Franklin Ritchie.

Trixanna retired from HealthSouth, where she was a physical...