Obituaries
Richard L. Fortney Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Richard L. Fortney Jr. (Rich), 62, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 18, 2026.
He was born in Carlisle, PA and was the son of the late Richard L. Fortney Sr. He was proceeded in death by his father and stepmother, Jeanette Fortney.
He was a 1981 graduate from Carlisle Senior High School. Rich was a former employee...
Peggy J. Skinner
Jan 18, 2026
Peggy J. Skinner, 95, of Carlisle, passed away January 18, 2026, at her home.
Born December 21,1930, in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Genevieve (Blair) Schultz. Peggy was a graduate of Plum Senior High School and a proud military spouse of her late husband Richard “Skip” Skinner, whom she shared over 72 years of...
Madeline R. Webb
Jan 17, 2026
Madeline R. Webb (DeSimone), 79, of Carlisle, PA, and formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Born on January 5, 1947, in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Antimo and Davina DeSimone. Madeline was the devoted wife of Robert Webb, with whom she shared over 56 years...
Leslie G. Rynard
Jan 16, 2026
Leslie G. "Ben" Rynard passed away in the wee hours on January 16th, 2026.
Ben was born in New Kingstown, PA, on April 19th, 1946, to Myrl & Florence Rynard.
Ben graduated high school in Boiling Springs, PA, in 1964. He worked with Rynard & Sheaffer Masonry Co. He was a brick mason for 48 years. He enjoyed his work and was...
Rev. Muriel D. Bronakoski
Jan 13, 2026
Rev. Muriel D. Bronakoski, 90, of New Kingstown, passed away in her sleep January 13, 2026 at her home.
Born October 14, 1935, in Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Henry O. and Kathleen (Duffett) Kunz. Muriel attended Newark State Teachers College, now formally known as Kean University in Union, NJ. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree...
Maryann P. Neal
Jan 12, 2026
Maryann P. Neal, 70, of Carlisle, died Monday, January 12, 2026.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at St. Patrick Church, 85 Marsh Drive, Carlisle.
Fred E. Zimmerman Sr.
Jan 11, 2026
Fred E. Zimmerman Sr., 74, of Newville, passed away January 11, 2026, at his home.
Born December 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Robert G. and Bena G. (Hocker) Zimmerman Sr. Fred was a 1969 graduate of Big Spring High School. He was employed as a forklift operator for over 30 years at Frey Communications before retiring.
Surviving Fred...
Christa Maria Elliott
Jan 10, 2026
Christa Maria Elliott, 85, of Carlisle, passed away on January 10th, 2026.
Born on September 17th, 1940, in Wunsdorf, Germany, Christa is the daughter of the late Ernst and Herta (Kabrowski) Kilian.
Christa is survived by her two children, Victor C. (wife Annette) Elliott of Carlisle, and Brenda S. (husband Jay) Hallett of Carlisle; 7 grandchildren, Elijah, Thea, Andrew, Shane, Lauren, Elisha,...
Naomi H. Lamason
Jan 10, 2026
Naomi H. Lamason, 97, of Carlisle, passed away on January 10, 2026.
Born in Mechanicsburg, PA, on November 14, 1928, Naomi is the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Walters) Hess.
Naomi is survived by her son, Gary Lamason (Tina), son, Michael Lamason (Gayle), daughter, Sue Lewellen (Merrie), grandchildren, Michelle Kyle, Kathi Succa (Tom), David Lamason (Amanda), Tracy White (Brian), Beverly...
Eric Wheeler
Jan 8, 2026
Eric B. Wheeler, 83, passed away January 8, 2026, at his home in Carlisle, PA surrounded by loving family members.
Born July 13, 1942, in Reading, England, he was the son of the late Percival and Mavis (White) Wheeler. Eric was a 1963 graduate of London University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in engineering. In 1968 he began working as a mechanical...
Terry L Naugle
Jan 7, 2026
Terry L. Naugle, 73, passed away in Harrisburg Hospital on January 7, 2026. Born March 11, 1952 in Harrisburg, Terry was the son of the late Lorne and Dessie Naugle. He was preceded in death by his brother Barry Mohn.
Terry resided in Carlisle with his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Naugle. He is also survived by his daughter, Teah Hertzler...
Alice G. Bender
Jan 7, 2026
Alice G. Bender 92, of Carlisle, PA., was called to heaven on January 7, 2026 at Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehab in Millersburg, PA.
She was born in Tower City, PA., on Sunday May 21, 1933 to the late Edward C. and Hilda L. (Burnd) McNoldy.
In her youth, Alice was a seamstress and owned and operated a grocery store. She filled...
Alicia Shaffer
Jan 6, 2026
Alicia R. Shaffer, 36, of Carlisle, passed away January 6, 2026, at the Hershey Medical Center. Her husband shares some heartfelt words about her life below:
15 years ago, I started dating this wonderful girl full of life and energy. She cared about the hearts of everyone around her and rarely ever thought about herself first. Not only was she talented,...
Virginia "Ginny" D Pickering
Jan 6, 2026
Virginia D. Pickering, age 82, a beloved wife, mother, "NeeNee," sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
She was deeply loved and cherished by everyone who knew her.
Ginny was born on April 14, 1943, in East Millinocket, Maine to the late James and June Linscott.
She was a determined and hard worker for her entire life. She...
Eloise "Ellie" Lemmon-Heckel
Jan 6, 2026
Eloise "Ellie" Lemmon-Heckel, 75, of Gardners, passed away January 6, 2026, at her home.
Born May 22, 1950 in Hillsdale, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Walter M. and Sarah B. (Smith) Schmittle. She is a graduate of Purchase Line High School in Commodore, Pennsylvania. She then attended Franklin County Career and Technology and graduated from the Licensed Practical...
Fern E. Gordon
Jan 3, 2026
Fern E. Gordon, 93, of Carlisle, died Saturday, January 3, 2026 at UPMC Carlisle.
Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Stuart and Mary (Barley) Weigle and the wife of the late Jay Gordon, who passed away in 1974.
Fern loved reading and doing word search puzzles and enjoyed flowers and bird watching. She also enjoyed going to restaurants,...
Paul R. Dieckman
Jan 2, 2026
Paul Richard Dieckman, 76, of Carlisle, died Friday, January 2, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Englewood, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Clifford and Lucy (Smith) Dieckman and the husband of 27 years to Nancy (Dougal) Dieckman.
Paul proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.
He was certified as a Mechanical...
Wayne L. Ulsh
Dec 27, 2025
Wayne L. Ulsh, 85, of Carlisle, passed away December 27, 2025, at the UPMC West Shore Hospital.
Born September 17, 1940, he was the son of the late J. Lee and Miriam (Snyder) Ulsh. He is a graduate of Big Spring High School and the Pennsylvania State University. Wayne was most recently self employed as a real estate agent before retiring.
He...
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
Dec 23, 2025
Robert “Bob” Burton Brownell was born on September 28, 1936, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Claude Lewis Brownell and Marjorie Helen Probasco Brownell. He passed away from complications due to Parkinson’s disease on December 23, 2025. He had a distinguished career spanning government service, academia, and industry.
Bob’s father worked as the project accountant for the hydroelectric dams constructed by the Tennessee...
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