Obituaries

Ronald Tanger

Ronald Tanger

May 6, 2026

A full obituary is being finalized by the family, please check back often.

A funeral service for Ronald will be held on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, at Otterbein United Methodist Church, 647 Forge Rd. Carlisle, PA 17015 at 11am, with a viewing from 10am until the time of the service. Interment will be private.

Betty Lou Harper

Betty Lou Harper

May 6, 2026

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Lou Harper, a devoted mother and grandmother. Born on September 4, 1949, in Lewistown, Betty peacefully departed this life on May 6, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by the warmth of her family’s love.

Betty was a woman of warmth, grace, and quiet strength. She...

Sean Robert Moyer

Sean Robert Moyer

May 4, 2026

Sean Robert Moyer, 59, of Carlisle, passed away May 4, 2026.

Born in Carlisle, PA, on January 25, 1967, Sean is the son of Robert Moyer and Darlene Moyer (Knaub).

Sean is survived by his mother, Darlene, his brother, Jason Moyer (Samantha), his nephew, Miles Moyer, and his niece, Madeline Moyer.

Sean is preceded in death by his father, Robert.

Sean graduated from Carlisle...

Randolph Lee Ramsey

Randolph Lee Ramsey

May 3, 2026

Randolph Lee Ramsey, 81, of Carlisle, passed away at home on May 3rd, 2026.

Born in Carlisle, PA, on July 28, 1944, Randolph is the son of the late William Ramsey and Ruth Ramsey (Mullen).

Randolph is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Kathryn Ramsey (Longenecker).

Randolph is also survived by his daughter, Dawn M. Sheaffer (Robert), son, Kevin W. Ramsey...

Dorothy A. Orris

Dorothy A. Orris

May 2, 2026

Dorothy Annette Orris, also loving known as “Dottie”, “Aunt Dot”, “Nanny”, of Carlisle, died Saturday, May 2, 2026, at UPMC, Carlisle.

Born Dec. 15, 1943, in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late Robert Ellis and Mary Laughman Williams. She was the widow of Clarence Leroy “Chink” Orris, who passed away Nov. 5, 2014.

A 1961 graduate of Big Spring High...

Gloria Walker

Gloria Walker

Apr 26, 2026

Gloria K. Walker, 73, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on April 26, 2026, at her home. 

Born March 27, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Chester Miller and Margaret (Reiber) Kilgus, and the wife of the late William S. “Bill” Walker, who preceded her in death in 2018.

Gloria was a graduate of Carlisle High School...

Ann K. Hoffer

Ann K. Hoffer

Apr 25, 2026

Ann Kramer Hoffer died at her home on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Born February 7, 1940 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, she was 86 years old.

Born and raised in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Ann spent most of her life in Carlisle and will be best be remembered for her dedication and service to its community. She graduated from the Shipley School (Bryn Mawr, PA)...

Mary Frances McAndrews

Mary Frances McAndrews

Apr 20, 2026

Mary Frances McAndrews, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on April 20, 2026, at Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Born March 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John S. Kargol and Mary (Zakrzewski) Kargol. She was a graduate of Oakland Catholic High School and continued her education at Seton Hill University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree...

Mary M. Grace-Powers

Mary M. Grace-Powers

Apr 18, 2026

Mary “Dimples” was born in New Haven, Ct in 1938 to Ellen Grace and Dennis Powers. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in New Haven and Meriden Hospital Nursing School, in Meriden, Ct. After living in the Boston area she settled in Westbrook, Ct. to raise her children, once finding a home close to the beach and being...

Larry C. Willier

Larry C. Willier

Apr 15, 2026

Larry C. Willier, 78, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Mark and Anne (Urich) Willier and the husband of 34 years to Barbara (Brenizer) Willier.

Larry graduated from Harris High School, class of 1965 and served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for 33 years at the...

Lloyd E. Sheaffer

Lloyd E. Sheaffer

Apr 13, 2026

Lloyd E. Sheaffer, age 78, passed away on April 13, 2026 at UPMC Carlisle. He lived his whole life in Carlisle, PA. Survivors include his wife, Caroline (Smith) Sheaffer, his children Laura (Bill) Wills of Enola and Scott (Lena) Sheaffer of Port Matilda, along with grandchildren Noah Wills and Lacey and Mason Sheaffer.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Wilmer...

Joseph Francis Balascio Jr.

Joseph Francis Balascio Jr.

Apr 12, 2026

Joseph (Joe) Francis Balascio Jr, 84, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by the loving embrace of his family.

Born on August 14, 1941, Joe was raised in Kingston, Pennsylvania, by the late Joseph F. and Anna Balascio. He attended Catholic school and was deeply rooted in his faith from an early age. After graduating from West...

Jay Lello

Jay Lello

Apr 11, 2026

Jay Lello, 31, formerly of Carlisle, peacefully passed away on April 11th, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian, after a long courageous battle from surgical complications he sustained in November. He was surrounded by his family, held in love until the very end.

Jay came into this world fighting. Born prematurely in Harrisburg, weighing just one pound, he defied the odds from his...

Berta L. Chronister

Berta L. Chronister

Apr 11, 2026

Berta L. Chronister, 86, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026.

Berta was born on June 16, 1939, to the late Robert Lee Gillaugh and Bertie Nailor Gillaugh.

Berta is survived by her daughters, Selicia Chronister and Dormi Chronister Ridgway, sons, Mike Chronister (Ann) and Peel Chronister (Susan), grandchildren, Bryson (Katherine), Matthew, Michael (Amanda), Keagan, and Connor, great grandchildren, Kiera, Declan, Delaney,...

Gary R. Emlet

Gary R. Emlet

Apr 11, 2026

2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Gary Ray Emlet, age 79, of Carlisle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He peacefully slept away into the arms of Jesus, leaving this earthly home to his eternal home in heaven.

He was...

Florance K. Williams

Florance K. Williams

Apr 7, 2026

Florance Kathern Williams, 95, of Mechanicsburg, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Brookdale at Grandon Farms.

Born April 30, 1930 in Algona, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Hilda (Voss) Otto and the wife of the late Robert Hollenbaugh and the late Harold Williams.

Florance was a graduate of the former Dillsburg High School, class of 1947 and...

Lillian Davis

Lillian Davis

Apr 5, 2026

Lillian Jean Davis, 89, of Carlisle, PA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was a cherished mother, devoted wife and loving grandmother whose quiet strength and steady faith shaped the lives of all who knew her.

Born in Prospect, PA, on September 9, 1936, Lillian is the daughter of the late John Grindel and Magdalena (George)...

Ronald S. Raudabaugh

Ronald S. Raudabaugh

Apr 5, 2026

Ronald S. Raudabaugh, 63, of Carlisle, passed away April 5, 2026, at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born January 15, 1963, he was the son of the late Marlin S. and Ardella R. (Warner) Raudabaugh. He was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and was employed for many years as a shipping and receiving clerk.

Surviving Ron is his sister,...

Burt C. Liess

Burt C. Liess

Apr 2, 2026

Burt C. Liess, 75, of Newville, passed away on April 2, 2026. He was born March 27, 1951, in upstate NY to the late Blanch E. (Williams) Liess and loving husband Lawrence F Liess.

After schooling, Burt enlisted in the Airforce where he proudly served his country as a jet engine mechanic during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he continued...

Delphine Michalski

Delphine Michalski

Mar 28, 2026

Delphine Michalski, 89, of Carlisle, passed away March 28, 2026, at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital.

Born January 18, 1937, in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Lottie (Prushinski) Deminski. She was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and was a homemaker while raising her children. She was most recently employed by the Giant Corporation as an...