Obituaries

Alverta Thrush

Alverta Thrush

Jul 29, 2025

Alverta Thrush, 96, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at The Church of God Home.

Born October 15, 1928 in Newville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Chestnut) Barrick.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, daughter Arlene, grandson Shane Ford and son-in-law Russell Ford.

Alverta is survived by her four daughters: Paula Sheffer, Sharon Gensler...

Brian James Anderson

Brian James Anderson

Jul 29, 2025

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Lois Jean Evans

Lois Jean Evans

Jul 29, 2025

Lois Jean Evans, 87, passed away on July 28, 2025, at Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle. Born on March 13, 1938, in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of Glenn and Sarah (Hoffman) Klinger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Evans Jr.; her parents; two sisters; and one brother.

She is survived by her sister Mary Shumate; daughter Karen...

Betty Moser

Betty Moser

Jul 27, 2025

Betty Jane “Betz” Moser, affectionately known to many as “MomMom”, passed away in her home on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 88, with her loving family by her side. 

She was born March ll, 1937, in Landsdale, PA to the late Roy B. and Alma Viola (Reeser) Ludwig, and was the wife of the late Raymond E. Moser...

David L. Williams

David L. Williams

Jul 26, 2025

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Joan Duncan Adams

Joan Duncan Adams

Jul 25, 2025

Joan Duncan Adams, 73, of Carlisle, passed away July 25, 2025. 

A full obituary will be published upon completion.

Stewart Heishman

Stewart Heishman

Jul 24, 2025

Stewart A. Heishman, 95, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on July 24th, 2025.

Born on February 15th. 1930, in Carlisle, PA, Stewart is the son of the late Minnie and Robert Heishman.

Stewart is survived by his wife of 72 years, Jean (Deitch) Heishman. He is also survived by his daughter in law, Shonna Heishman, his 3 grandchildren, Sarah Eleftheratos (FL), Hannah...

Donald Charles Simmons

Donald Charles Simmons

Jul 24, 2025

 Donald C. Simmons, 89, of Carlisle, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 24th, 2025. 

Born in Ford Cliff, PA, on August 28th, 1935, Donald is the son of the late Robert and Esther Simmons.

Donald is preceded in death by his mother and father, 8 brothers, and 1 sister.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 68...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Jul 23, 2025

Mary A. Smith, 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away July 23, 2025.

A full obituary will be published upon completion.

Robert W. Black

Robert W. Black

Jul 23, 2025

Soldier, historian, author, father, husband. Col. Robert W. Black passed away on July 23, 2025. He was born on June 15, 1929 in Carlisle, the son of Frank L. Black Sr. and Emma E. (Jones) Black. In 1932 his father, who was Chief Engineer at C.H. Masland Rug Mill in Carlisle, moved the family to a large farm on Route...

Thomas A. Rhen

Thomas A. Rhen

Jul 22, 2025

Thomas A. Rhen, age 89, of Carlisle, PA went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2025. He peacefully entered life eternal with family by his side. Tom was born in Harrisburg, Pa, son of the late Paul and Katherine (Megonnell) Rhen.

Tom learned leadership, service and commitment as a teenager earning his Eagle Scout Award. He graduated from the...

Connor Charles Taverna

Connor Charles Taverna

Jul 21, 2025

With heavy hearts and unmeasurable sorrow, we announce that our beloved Connor Charles Taverna entered into eternal rest on July 21, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, friends, and his fellow officers in blue.

Connor was a brave warrior who spent over two years fighting Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive brain cancer. Though...

Nina Vogelsong

Nina Vogelsong

Jul 19, 2025

Nina M. Vogelsong, 84, of ShermansDale, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Premier at Perry Village.

Born in ShermanDale, she was the daughter of the late Sherwood and Martha (Shelley) Sheaffer, Sr. and the wife of 39 years to Robert Vogelsong.

Nina worked as a waitress but spent most of her life raising her children. She enjoyed painting by numbers.

In addition to...

Denise Vaughn

Denise Vaughn

Jul 18, 2025

Denise Louise Vaughn, 68, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025. Born on December 21, 1956, Denise was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and friend to many. 

In her professional life, Denise spent decades in the restaurant and hospitality industry, originally working with her father, Donald S. Vaughn, Jr., at the Ye Old Ale House Restaurant and the Don Vaughn Lounge Night...

Rosa Reigle

Rosa Reigle

Jul 17, 2025

A visitation will take place at Hoffman Funeral& Cremation, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., with a memorial service immediately following. 

Irene Lepley

Irene Lepley

Jul 14, 2025

Irene Marie Lepley, 68, of Carlisle, PA, passed from this life to eternal life in the Lord’s presence on July 14, 2025 at the Hershey Medical Center in Hummelstown after a year-long battle with a rare form of leukemia.

Born in Belleville on November 20, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John and Salina (Peachey) Renno. Irene received nursing...

Donald Jumper

Donald Jumper

Jul 13, 2025

Donald S. Jumper, 95 of Carlisle, PA passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025, at Chapel Pointe.

Don was born in Carlisle, PA on Tuesday May 13, 1930. He was the son of the late Paul F. and Mary D. (Kessler) Jumper.

Don proudly served his country in the U.S Army and worked for Carlisle Syntec for 40 years in Engineering, dedicating...

Dennis Akin

Dennis Akin

Jul 12, 2025

Dennis P. Akin was born on June 7, 1930, and peacefully passed at home on July 12, 2025, at the glorious age of 95. He was a retired professor of the Fine Arts at Dickinson College. He was predeceased by his parents, George H. Akin and Opal E. Tripp Akin, as well as his two siblings, Michael and Nancy.

Dennis was...

Delbert Chastain

Delbert Chastain

Jul 11, 2025

Del Chastain passed away and joined his beloved wife Rose on July 11, 2025. He was 85 years old. Del’s greatest love was his family, who were all very blessed to have him in their lives. He was always the happiest when all his family was gathered together.

Del was a career Army man who proudly served his country which consisted...

Gary Wallace Smith

Gary Wallace Smith

Jul 11, 2025

 Gary W. Smith, of Carlisle, died peacefully at home on July 11th, 2025.

Born in Baltimore on October 28th, 1929, he was the son of the late Victoria G. and E. Reginald Smith of Catonsville, MD. He graduated from Catonsville High School in 1948, from the University of Maryland in 1951, and from the University of Maryland School of Law in...