Obituaries
Thelma R. Varner
Nov 7, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the memory of Thelma Romaine (Gettle) Varner, who was born at home in Newville, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1938. Thelma was one of nine beloved children of E. Paul and Anna Margaret (Eckenrode) Gettle. From the beginning, she brought a shy and kind temperament to the...
Natalie A. Mowbray
Nov 5, 2025
Natalie A. Mowbray, 82, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her residence.
Born in Shippensburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert O. and Miriam (Clippinger) Burkhart and the wife of the late John Mowbray, who passed in 2013.
Natalie was a dedicated elementary school teacher for 30 years, teaching at Crestview Elementary School in Carlisle.
Survivors include her daughters:...
Jack Bricker
Nov 5, 2025
Jack Allen Bricker, 84, of Carlisle, passed away on November 5, 2025, at his home.
Born June 13, 1941, in Shippensburg, he was the son of the late Harry Allen and Blanche (Warren) Bricker. Jack was notably employed by the Department of Corrections. He began his career in July of 1971 and was then promoted to Sergeant in August of 1984;...
Glenn Eugene Stambaugh
Nov 5, 2025
Glenn Eugene Stambaugh, much loved brother and friend, died of cancer on November 5, 2025.
On September 24, 1948, Glenn was born to Glenn Albon and Jean Weidner Stambaugh and was raised on his family’s dairy farm outside of Carlisle, PA. Glenn went on to attend and win honors at Lehigh University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....
Gino V. Frank
Nov 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gino Vincent Frank, beloved husband, son, brother, teacher, and coach, who departed this life on November 4, 2025, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 21, 1972, in Rochester, Pennsylvania.
A proud graduate of Bucknell University, Gino was known for his fun-loving...
John Dyson
Nov 3, 2025
John J. Dyson, 71, of Carlisle, passed away November 3, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Marcia Toms
Nov 2, 2025
Marcia Alice Bowman Toms, 65, of Carlisle, passed away November 2, 2025, at her home.
Born August 16, 1960, in Newville, she was the daughter of the late Fred W. and M. Phyllis (Baker) Bowman. She was a graduate of Big Spring High School and then received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from York College. She was most recently...
Sharon Costigan
Oct 31, 2025
Sharon Louise (Hardy) Costigan, 78, of Halifax, PA, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on June 19, 1947, Sharon was the daughter of the late Floyd and Jean Hardy of Oxford, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Costigan, her sisters Diane Berdinka, Barbara Drayton, and Donna Cotton, and...
Laura M. Rowett
Oct 29, 2025
Laura Jeanette Moler Rowett joined her husband in the presence of the Lord on October 29, 2025. She was born on January 30, 1933 to Frederic Wishart Moler and Elsie Large Moler in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the eldest of four siblings. She was known as “Jean” by everyone for her entire life.
After graduating from Pittsburgh’s South Hills High School, Jean studied...
John C. Kauffman
Oct 26, 2025
John Clinton Kauffman, 90, of Middletown, died Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Middletown Home.
Born in Hershey, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Staub) Kauffman and the husband of 62 years to Judith (Varney) Kauffman.
John proudly served in the US Army.
He loved the outdoors and being in nature. As a young man, John walked part of the...
Richard Anderson Jr.
Oct 26, 2025
Richard E. Anderson Jr., 66, of Carlisle, passed away October 26, 2025, peacefully at his home.
Born December 28, 1958, at Seidle Memorial Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Richard E. Anderson Sr., and Marian Hughes Anderson. Surviving Richard are his daughters; Tori L. Nguyen, Stevie Kay Weymouth (Samuel); Stepson; Eric Heishman (Megan); sisters; Shirley Crane...
Donald Conaway
Oct 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donald James Conaway, of Carlisle, PA, beloved husband, brother and friend who departed this life on October 25, 2025, at the age of 76. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Born January 29, 1949, in Towanda, New York, he was the son of the...
Clarence Roy Robinson
Oct 25, 2025
Clarence "Rob" Roy Robinson, 78, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on October 25, 2025.
Clarence was born on January 4, 1947, in Washington, D.C. to the late William L Robinson Sr and Mabel Viola Robinson (Zeger.)
Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie Robinson (Helman.) He is also survived by his daughters, Suzanne Brandt, Karen Robinson (William Boise),...
Raymond Clifford Thweatt
Oct 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Raymond Clifford Thweatt, MD, 91, of Mechanicsburg, PA, (formerly of Elmira, NY), passed away on October 24, 2025.
Born on May 2, 1934, in Niagara Falls, NY, Raymond is the son of the late Robert Clifford Thweatt and Irene Rose Klein.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joan S....
Beverly Lanham
Oct 24, 2025
Beverly A. Lanham, 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away October 24, 2025, at home at Legend at Silver Creek.
Born December 15, 1949, in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Elizabeth (Mertz) Buechley.
Beverly was a 1967 graduate of Wilson High School. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in education. Although she taught...
Faith Promise Harris
Oct 22, 2025
Faith Promise Harris, aged 2 months, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on October 22nd, 2025.
Faith is survived by her mother, Mirjana Aro, grandmother, Maureen Aro, sister, Perfekt Harris, sister, Noelani Pulley-Aro, sister, Milena Pulley, brother, Kyrin Aro, and great aunt and uncle, Jennifer and Jeff Aro.
Faith loved the sky and being outside. Her mother would sing her favorite song to...
Thelma Fegley
Oct 21, 2025
Thelma R. Fegley, 87, of Carlisle, PA, passed away surrounded by her loving family at home on October 21st, 2025.
Thelma was born in Franklin Township, PA, on August 24th, 1938, to the late Luther and Hazel (Ernest) Rhodes.
Thelma is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Morton Fegley, her sons, Daniel J Fegley (Mary) of Mechanicsburg and Paul M....
Leo M. Goodman, Jr.
Oct 21, 2025
Leo Milton Goodman, Jr., 92, passed into eternal peace and glory on October 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 20, 1933, in Forest Hills, PA, he was the son of the late Leo and Thelma Goodman. Known for hitch-hiking down to Virginia Beach to spend summers with his Grandma and Grandpap Brawley - among slews...
Daniel Schungel
Oct 17, 2025
Daniel Farren Schungel, Jr., 69, of Newville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Dan was surrounded by his wife and sisters at the time of his passing. Born on June 26, 1956, at Fort Benning, Georgia, Dan was the son of Daniel Farren Schungel, Sr. and Adeline Marie Schungel (Ward).
Daniel is survived...
Galen Baker
Oct 16, 2025
Galen E. Baker, 77, of Carlisle, went to be with his precious Lord and Savior on October 16, 2025, in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Galen had faced numerous health problems for several years, and he fought to the very end. He was born on March 20, 1948, in Newville, the son of Dean M. Baker and Emma Mae (Negley) Baker.
Galen graduated...
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