Obituaries

Wayne L. Ulsh

Wayne L. Ulsh

Dec 27, 2025

Wayne L. Ulsh, 85, of Carlisle, passed away December 27, 2025, at the UPMC West Shore Hospital.

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

A memorial service will be held at 12pm December 31, 2025, at Hoffman Funeral & Cremation, 2020 W. Trindle Rd. Carlisle, PA 17013. There will be a visitation from 11am until the...

Michael J. McClintock

Michael J. McClintock

Dec 25, 2025

Michael J. McClintock, 74, of Carlisle, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2025, while at LeTort Spring Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born January 9, 1951, in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Cecil L. and Esther (Baker) McClintock. Mr. McClintock was a 1969 graduate of Carlisle High School and honorably served his...

Robert B. Brownell

Robert B. Brownell

Dec 23, 2025

Robert B. Brownwell, 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away December 23, 2025, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home. 

A full obituary will be published upon completion. Please check back often. 

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Virginia Ehr

Virginia Ehr

Dec 22, 2025

Virginia Decker (Fickel) Ehr, 96, of Carlisle Pa. passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025. Up until her passing, Ginny maintained her kindness, compassion, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude of her long life and many experiences. Ginny's life can best be remembered by her service to others, and her many ways she served her community and God.

Ginny...

Robert Everly Lowstuter

Robert Everly Lowstuter

Dec 21, 2025

Bob was born in Longbranch, New Jersey, on September 25, 1942. He grew up in Maryland and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1960.

He worked from 1960 to 1968 in the print shop at Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. In 1968 he left FTC to work in the local printers’ union at Merkle Press. He worked at various union...

Jane A Weller

Jane A Weller

Dec 20, 2025

Jane A. Weller, 93, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Shippensburg Rehab and Health Center. 

Born on August 23, 1932, Jane is the daughter of the late Wilson and Pearl Shope.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Weller Sr., her son, Jeffery A., her daughter, Nancy K., and a grandson, Nevin, which she raised...

Pearl "Annie" Ditmer

Pearl "Annie" Ditmer

Dec 20, 2025

Pearl “Annie” Ditmer, 82, of Carlisle, passed away December 20, 2025, at her home.

Born May 23, 1943, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary A. (Miller) Neidigh and Kenneth & Helen Kutz. Pearl was employed for Masland & Lear for over 34 years before retiring. She was previously employed at Clarmont nursing home, formally known...

Victoria Shughart

Victoria Shughart

Dec 18, 2025

Victoria Renee Shughart, 71, of Carlisle, passed away December 18, 2025.

Born January 13, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Sarah Elizabeth (Foltz) Mitchell. She attended Big Spring High School and was employed at Lobar Inc. as an administrative professional.

Surviving Victoria is her husband: Charles E. Shughart; children; Michael E. Shughart, Daniel L. Shughart (Allison Reisch)...

Isabel C. Masland

Isabel C. Masland

Dec 13, 2025

Isabel C. Masland, 97, of Lemoyne, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025

Born in Harrisburg, PA on 4/16/28, she was the daughter of Donald & Isabel (Ryder) Carpenter.

She is survived by daughter Carol Masland Gleeson (Mark), daughter-in-law Beth Goodyear Masland, grandchildren Christopher (Kerry), and Kathryn Gleeson, Darby Masland (John Rim) and Danielle Parris (Taylor), great-granddaughters Emilia Parris and Kaia Gleeson,...

Ruby F. Calaman

Ruby F. Calaman

Dec 13, 2025

Ruby F. Calaman, 88, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital.

She was born August 2, 1937 in Upper Frankford Township, Cumberland County to the late Leroy “Jim” and Geraldine “Peg” (Hoover) Raudabaugh.

Ruby was a great cook and loved working in the garden. She always kept an immaculate house, despite having three boys. And...

Elisabeth R Hansen

Elisabeth R Hansen

Dec 12, 2025

Elisabeth R. Hansen, 95, of Carlisle, passed away at Sarah Todd Nursing Home on December 12th, 2025.

Born in Ludwigsburg, Germany, on February 18th, 1930, Elisabeth is the daughter of the late Eugene Raichle and Maria Raichle (Mueller.)

Elisabeth is survived by her son, Richard Hansen, daughter, Petra L. McBride (Ira), grandson, Shannon McBride, granddaughter, Sheli Byfield, and great granddaughter, Lindsay Byfield.

Elisabeth...

Harry D Sweely

Harry D Sweely

Dec 9, 2025

Harry Daniel Sweely, of Newville, PA, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Carlisle, PA. Born on July 19, 1932 in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of Harry P. and Kathryn M. Sweely (Kuntz). The family, including sister June and brother Tom, moved to Lemoyne, PA where Harry graduated from the Lemoyne High School in 1950....

Patricia A. Irvin

Patricia A. Irvin

Dec 9, 2025

Patricia A. Irvin, 82, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pauline (Scott) Potts.

Patricia worked in New Mexico as a caregiver of Infants/Parents Teaching with teens at Aztec Alternative High School for two years then as a Counselor at San Juan County alternative youth program, working...

Bonita Getz

Bonita Getz

Dec 9, 2025

Bonita Louise Getz, 74, of Newville, passed away December 9, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center.

Born January 28, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Ray Raymond and Ethel (Carey) Myers Sr. She was employed as a paralegal for Smigel, Anderson & Sachs before retiring. She was also a licensed beautician.

Surviving Bonita is her husband, Robert A. Getz Jr.;...

Vicky Jenkins

Vicky Jenkins

Dec 8, 2025

Vicky Jo Jenkins (Coey), 49, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2025. 

Born in Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines, Vicky lived there until the age of 18 before moving to the United States, where she spent many years building a life for herself and her family in Ohio and later in Pennsylvania. Vicky was...

Connie R Horn

Connie R Horn

Dec 8, 2025

Connie R. Horn, 83, of Carlisle, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 8th, 2025.

Born on May 9th, 1942, in Mechanicsburg, Connie is the daughter of the late Glen and Mary (Handshew) Crary.

Connie is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Floyd K. Horn. She is also survived by her daughter, Michelle Ellis (Don),...

James Robert Shelow, Sr.

James Robert Shelow, Sr.

Dec 7, 2025

James Robert Shelow, Sr., 74, died peacefully Sunday December 7, 2025 at his residence.

Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Herbert and Shirley (Myers) Shelow and the husband of 37 years to Barbara (Stoner) Shelow.

James was a graduate of Altoona Area High School, class of 1969. He was active in the high school band and the Tyrone...

Flo Keck

Flo Keck

Dec 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world just shy of her 97th birthday. A woman of remarkable strength, she lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and quiet resilience. She never complained, even in the hardest of times, and her love was felt by all who...

Richard Skinner

Richard Skinner

Dec 5, 2025

Richard A. “Skip” Skinner, 92, of Carlisle, passed away December 5, 2025, at his home.

Born June 14, 1933, in New Kensington, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Vivian (Kelsey) Skinner.

Skip is a graduate of Plum Senior High School, Westminster College and then received a master’s degree in Airflight Engineering from the University of California. He proudly...

Michele Lemmon

Michele Lemmon

Dec 3, 2025

Michele M. Lemmon, 54, of Shippensburg, passed away December 3, 2025, at her home.

Born June 5, 1971, in Harrisburg, she is the daughter of Irvin and Gaye (Barilla) Turpin.

Michele was a 1989 graduate of Middletown High School and a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s degree in theology. She was most recently employed by Ritner Steel in Carlisle...