Obituaries
David M. Brownawell
May 31, 2026
David M. Brownawell, 86, of Sherman Dale, passed away May 31, 2026, at the Penn State Health Hampden Hospital.
The family is finalizing a full obituary, please check back often.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 12, 2026, at Hoffman Funeral & Cremation, 2020 W. Trindle Rd. with pastor Richard Reese officiating. There will be a viewing from...
Georgiana Love
May 31, 2026
Georgiana Love, 97, of New Bloomfield, PA, passed away on May 31st, 2026.
Born in Carlisle, PA, on August 14, 1928, Georgiana is the daughter of the late William Griest and Ella Nickelson.
Georgiana is survived by a daughter in law, Shirley Love, stepson, Leonard Love (Donna), stepdaughter, Ruth Bikle (Mike), stepdaughter, Susan Hiltner (John), 8 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Georgiana is preceded...
Phyllis W. McCoy
May 30, 2026
Phyllis W. McCoy, 97, of Gardners, passed away May 30, 2026, at Green Ridge Village, Newville.
The family is finalizing the obituary, please check back often.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Hoffman Funeral & Cremation, 2020 W. Trindle Rd. Carlisle, PA, 17013, with pastor Kevin Dunlap officiating. There will be a visitation from 10:00...
Brynlee Paige Clouser
May 28, 2026
With broken hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our precious Brynlee Paige, who left this world far too soon at the tender age of five.
Brynlee was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. Her beautiful smile and sweet voice could light up any room, and her laughter was a melody that brought joy...
Jere S. Heinze
May 26, 2026
Jere Shaffer Heinze, 82, of Boiling Springs, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, due to complications from Parkinson’s.
The youngest child of Charles and Mary Lucinda (Shaffer), Jere was born on March 1, 1944, in Carlisle and raised at Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse, the beloved local business built by his father. After graduating from Cumberland Valley High School, where...
Sherry W. McSherry
May 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Sherry W. McSherry on May 25, 2026 at the age of 63. Sherry was born on November 1, 1962 to the late Jay and Sandra Weaver. She was the middle child to older brother Steve and younger brother Phillip.
Sherry graduated from Big Spring High School , class of...
Mark A. Stum
May 22, 2026
Mark A. Stum, 65, of Newburg, died Friday, May 22, 2026, ay Wellspan York Hospital.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Keessman) Stum and the husband of 18 years to Bettie (Swartz) Stum.
Mark worked for over 30 years at Giant Distribution.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, working in his garden and...
Dee Delp
May 22, 2026
Dee Delp, 90, of Carlisle, died Friday, May 22, 2026 at Cumberland Crossings.
Born in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Hattie (Cleaver) Stong and the wife of the late Robert Delp, who passed away in 2010.
Dee worked as a crossing guard for Carlisle Borough and as a florist for George’s Flowers.
She was an active member...
Joanne Nyberg
May 20, 2026
Joanne Nyberg, age 88, of Carlisle entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at UPMC West Shore.
She was born on August 19, 1937, in Rockwood, PA to the late Harold and Virginia (Miller) Coughenour. After graduating from Southern High School in Baltimore, MD, she worked as a secretary before marrying Don and moving to Pennsylvania.
Joanne was devoted...
Mildred M. Bannon
May 20, 2026
Mildred “Millie” M. Bannon, 77, of Carlisle, passed away May 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born October 13, 1948, in Hoboken, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mildred (Talbot) Smith. Millie graduated high school in 1966 and was employed by the Navy Depo in Mechanicsburg as an administrative professional for over...
Snoop Brandon Geffrard Bacoup
May 18, 2026
Snoop Brandon Geffrard Bacoup, age 2, of Carlisle, passed away on May 18, 2026.
Born in Harrisburg, PA, on May 11, 2024, Snoop is the son of Odelin Geffrard and Sunshune Bacoup.
Snoop is survived by his mother and father, a brother, James Michael, an uncle, Phenold Geffrard, and two great aunts, Gerti Gourdet and Wideline Gourdet.
Snoop loved listening to Wheels on...
Cathy A. Shahan
May 18, 2026
Cathy A. (Morris) Shahan, 66, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Born on June 19, 1959, Cathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jon C. Shahan (1958 – 2018), who passed away following a battle with cancer. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Mary L. Bream (1938 – 2026), her father, Chester Morris Jr....
Rodney L. Garner
May 17, 2026
Rodney Leonard Garner, 77, formally of Gardners, passed on May 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family (Pam, Ryan, and Connie).
The following was written by Rodney when he realized he was slowing down:
I was born July 10, 1948 to the late Charles E. Garner and Edith Walters Garner.
I am survived by 3 sons - Rodney Jr., Randall, and Ryan. Grandsons...
Melissa Jane Wilbur Morgan
May 16, 2026
Melissa Jane Wilbur Morgan, 41, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born on June 13, 1984, in Binghamton, New York, Melissa was the daughter of Dan and Darleen Wilbur of Hallstead, Pennsylvania. Melissa built a life centered on family, service, compassion, and dedication...
Ruth Elizabeth Heath
May 16, 2026
Ruth Elizabeth Heath, 100, passed away on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at Alpine Valley Healthcare Center.
Ruth was born in Steelton, PA, on August 16th, 1925, to the late Ira and Mary (Keener) Bowman.
Ruth is survived by her brother, Scott Bowman and his wife Susan, sisters, Joyce MacDonald and Harriet Farling, sister-in-law, Marilyn Bowman along with several nieces and nephews. She...
Robert A. Handly
May 8, 2026
On May 8th, 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Robert A. Handly was freed from the struggles of this life and entered eternally imperturbable peace. He died of complications of exposure to Agent Orange, which occurred during his Army service in Vietnam.
Robert was born at Mitchel Army Air Base, Long Island, NY on August 31st 1945 to Russell and Regina (Gravelle) Handly. The...
Dorothy L. Turner
May 7, 2026
Dorothy L. Turner, 80, of Carlisle, died Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her residence.
Born in Mannsville, PA, she was the daughter of Clyde Shotsberger and the late Romaine (Cleland) Shotsberger.
Dorothy liked being outside in the sun and watching the hummingbirds. She liked to crochet, enjoyed doing puzzles and listening to music. She also loved taking care of any and all...
Gladys L. Brehm
May 7, 2026
Gladys L Brehm, 96, of Carlisle, PA, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Swain Health Center at Green Ridge Village in Newville, PA. She was born on September 16, 1929, in Marysville, PA. She was the only child of the late Boyd M Bitting and Ruth Ester (McCoy) Bitting. A loving wife for 59 years, Gladys was the widow of...
Ronald L. Tanger
May 6, 2026
Ronald L. Tanger, 88, of Boiling Springs, passed away on May 6. 2026, at his home.
Born July 10, 1937, in Boiling Springs, he was the son of the late Lester S. and Marie (Miller) Tanger. Ron graduated from Boiling Spring High School in 1955. He then continued his education and became an electronics technician, later becoming the owner of Tanger’s...
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...
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