Obituaries
LaRue G. Wagner
Feb 6, 2026
LaRue G. Wagner, 83, of Carlisle, passed away February 2, 2026, at her home.
Born March 6, 1942, in Newville, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Anna Mae (Brandt) Geer and the wife of the late Roger E. Wagner, whom she shared many years of marriage with.
A talented baker, LaRue was employed practicing her craft at several locations...
Anna M. Thumma
Feb 6, 2026
Anna M. Thumma, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior at her home on February 6, 2026.
Born on August 10, 1928, in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Zoura and Ruth (Kreider) Baum.
Surviving Anna is her son, Lester Thumma Jr. (Linda), son David Thumma, and daughter Carol Wilson (Rick). Anna cherished her role as...
Jeffrey Dixon
Feb 5, 2026
Jeffrey Allen Dixon, 56, of Carlisle, passed away at home on February 5, 2026.
Jeffrey was born on September 22, 1969, in Carlisle, PA, to Allen R. Dixon and Shirley (Felix) Dixon.
Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Shannon (Sigmund) Dixon. He is also survived by his children, Wiatt Dixon of Mount Holly, Cody Sigmund of Carlisle, Lakin...
Robert L. Vogelsong
Feb 4, 2026
Robert Leroy Vogelsong, 83, of Shermans Dale, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Premier at Perry Village.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late John and Mildred McClintock and the husband of the late Nina Vogelsong, who passed away in July 2025.
Robert grew up in Mechanicsburg and worked there his entire life, retiring from Wilcox Forging Co. after...
Lee W. Buzilow
Feb 4, 2026
Lee William Buzilow, 82, of Carlisle died Wednesday, Feb 4th 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Erich and Emma (Schuman) Buzilow and the husband of 61 years to Virginia (McGoldrick) Buzilow.
With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we remember a devoted husband, father, and friend whose presence meant...
H. David Miller Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
H. David Miller Jr., 89, of Carlisle, passed away February 2, 2026, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.
Born July 8, 1936, he was the son of the late Howard D. and Jane S. (Kiehl) Miller Sr. and the husband of Norma (McCoy) Miller who survives. He graduated from Carlisle High School class of 1954. Dave served in the United...
Shirley Louise Snyder
Feb 2, 2026
Shirley Louise Snyder, of Carlisle, passed away at home on February 2, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on June 10, 1937, to the late Kenneth and Goldie (Shearer) Horn.
Shirley was known for her love of cleanliness, and she proudly worked as a housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed watching Nascar racing and football games.
She is survived by her siblings,...
Gregory S. Franko
Jan 30, 2026
Gregory S. Franko, 80, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Friday, January 30, 2026 at his residence.
Born December 27, 1945 in Butler, PA he was the son of the late Stephen and Alys (Armstrong) Franko and the husband of 58 years to Dian (Beale) Franko.
Gregory proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.
After a long career, he retired from...
Anna Mae "Ann" Mahoney
Jan 30, 2026
Anna Mae "Ann" Mahoney, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on January 30, 2026.
Born in Carlisle on November 2, 1943, Ann is the daughter of the late Bruce H. Lay and Martha E. (Brownawell) Lay.
Ann is a graduate of the Big Spring High School class of 1962. She then went on to work her entire career span as a secretary for...
Karin T. Bass
Jan 30, 2026
Karin T. Bass 79 of Carlisle, PA., passed away on January 30, 2026, at Forest Park Health Center. She was born on Tuesday December 3, 1946, in Vienne, Austria to William and Erna Trent. Karin was a registered nurse for over 35 years.
She is survived by her son Justin (wife Susan) Bass of Bunker Hill, WV., three grandchildren: Zachary (wife Melody)...
Cecelia M. Polite
Jan 28, 2026
Cecelia Maureen Polite affectionately known as “Celie” passed away on January 28, 2026, in Carlisle, PA surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in New York City on February 3, 1956, and was the 6th daughter of Richard and Dorothy Polite. Cecelia earned two bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and Sociology from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY. She also obtained...
Marie Annette Kuykendall
Jan 27, 2026
Marie Annette Kuykendall, 85, of Franklintown, passed away at Church of God Home on January 27, 2026.
Born on August 30, 1940, Marie is the daughter of the late Raymond and Thelma (Sheaffer) Conrad.
Marie is survived by her three children, Suzanne Heilman of Gardners, PA, Richard L. Kuykendall Jr., of Franklintown, PA, and Barbara Eppley, of Elizabethtown, PA, her 9 grandchildren,...
Joseph Eric Edstrom
Jan 26, 2026
Joseph Eric Edstrom 86 of Carlisle, PA., passed away on January 26, 2026, at Cumberland Crossings.
He was born on Tuesday January 31, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY to Eric H. and Alice T. (Coyne) Edstrom.
Joseph was a member of St. Patrick Church in Carlisle. He spent his working career in banking as the vice president of banking operations.
He is survived by...
Harry W. Casey
Jan 25, 2026
Harry was the longtime spouse of Doris (Kelly) Casey whose family is native to the Carlisle, Pennsylvania area. The family is currently finalizing the obituary. Please check back.
Denise Jan Peirce
Jan 25, 2026
Denise J. Peirce, 71, a devoted servant of God, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25th, 2026. While the family is much grieved, we take comfort knowing she is eternally home in the arms of Jesus. Denise exemplified a Christ-like love. She was kind, patient, forgiving and charitable. Denise built a legacy of generosity and...
Phillip Thompson
Jan 24, 2026
Phillip (Phil) E.Thompson, Colonel USAF (Ret.), passed away January 24, 2026 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is survived by those "he considered the most important people in his life"; his wife, Janice Marks Thompson, his sons Stephen(Tami), Gregory(Megan), Michael(Laia) and six precious grandchildren: Connor, Luke, Mikaela, Elise, Liam, and Luc.
Born 85 years ago in Lodi ,Ohio he grew up on a...
Gloria M. Deihl
Jan 24, 2026
Gloria M. Deihl, 98, of Carlisle, passed away January 24, 2026, at home.
Born January 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd J. and Sara E. (Graham) Sowers and the wife of the late J. Kenneth Deihl.
Surviving Gloria are her daughters, Nancy Bie and Sandra Norman; sister, Sharon Hammaker; five grandchildren and one great grandson.
She was employed as...
Minnie K. Knouse
Jan 23, 2026
Minnie K. Knouse, 103, of Carlisle, passed away January 23, 2026, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.
Born January 20, 1923 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late William Z. and Alvah (Nickel) Keller. She was the wife of Warren Knouse Sr., whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children: Warren Knouse Jr. (Patricia), Nancy Stape,...
Donna J. Houser
Jan 21, 2026
Donna Jean Rabenstine Houser, 82, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on February 24, 1943, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Betty (Heltibridle) Rabenstine.
Donna grew up in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, where her love of music and learning first took root. She was...
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