Obituaries

Donald O. "Buck" Rynard

Donald O. "Buck" Rynard

Aug 30, 2019

Donald O. “Buck” Rynard, 87, of Carlisle, died Friday, August 30, 2019 in Manor Care of Carlisle with his family at his side. He was born in Plainfield, PA on July 29, 1932 to the late John Mohler and Beulah Oiler Rynard. He retired from the Frog Switch & Manufacturing Co. in Carlisle. He was a member of the First...

Shirley  M.  Kiefer

Shirley M. Kiefer

Aug 30, 2019

Shirley M. Kiefer, 84, of Camp Hill and formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. She was born November 28, 1934 in Bethlehem to the late Raymond and Eva (Ueberroth) Transue and she was the widow of Richard C. Kiefer. Shirley enjoyed crafts, traveling, reading and working as a travel agent. She retired from Bethlehem Area School...

Darlene Darr

Darlene Darr

Aug 30, 2019

Darlene (Garlin) Darr, 76, of Carlisle passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Newville with her loving family by her side. She was born in Blain (Perry Co.) on August 14, 1943 to the late George and Iva Briner Garlin and was the widow of Chester Darr who passed on June 11, 2008. Darlene retired...

Dennis W. Adams

Dennis W. Adams

Aug 29, 2019

Dennis W. Adams, 74, of Carlisle passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Born on April 6, 1945 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Wilson E. and Arlene L. (Walters) Adams. Dennis was a 1964 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School. He was a three-man letterman in football, wrestling...

David N. Hinaman, Sr.

David N. Hinaman, Sr.

Aug 28, 2019

David N. Hinaman, Sr. 94, of Newville, PA formerly of Williamsport, PA died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Green Ridge Village Retirement Center, Newville, PA with his loving family by his side. He was born in Mansfield, PA on December 24, 1924 to the late Arthur W. and Mildred Remick Hinaman. David retired as a union carpenter from...

Thomas  E.  Bryson

Thomas E. Bryson

Aug 28, 2019

Thomas E. Bryson, 59, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital. He was born December 4, 1959 in Mechanicsburg to Jeannine (Glass) Bryson Miller of Duncannon and the late Donald M. Bryson. Thomas was always interested in astronomy, SCI-FI, and enjoyed taking camping trips. He volunteered to make deliveries for New Hope Ministries....

Mary  Crull

Mary Crull

Aug 27, 2019

Mary Crull, 86, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Thornwald Home. She was born January 23, 1933 in Newville to the late Theron and Hazel (McElwee) Wagner. Mary enjoyed baking, tending to her flower garden and watching hummingbirds. She was an active long-time member of Mt. Rock United Methodist Church. In her free time, Mary attended...

Mary Jane Sausser

Mary Jane Sausser

Aug 26, 2019

Mary Jane Sausser, 79, of Carlisle, PA died peacefully at her home on August 26, 2019 with her loving husband and son at her side. She was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA. to the late Earl (Jeff) and Jane (Padfield) Goas. She was a 1958 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and earned a BS and M. Ed. Degrees from...

James W. Peffer

James W. Peffer

Aug 24, 2019

James W. Peffer, 91, of Carlisle passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side. Born on February 4, 1928 in Centerville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Parker and Lena (Conrad) Peffer. James proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was a graduate of Dickinson College...

John  E.  Leister

John E. Leister

Aug 23, 2019

John E. Leister, 61, of Carlisle, PA died on Friday, August 23, 2019 at UC Davis, Sacramento California. Born on January 3, 1958, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Eldred and Audrey (Casson) Leister, of Hyndman, PA. Surviving are his loving wife of 40 years, Tina M. Leister, who he married August 4, 1979; two sons...

Frances A. Rasmussen

Frances A. Rasmussen

Aug 21, 2019

Frances A. Rasmussen, 79, of Carlisle, PA died on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Bayonne, NJ on June 7, 1940 to the late Frank J. and Sophie Kotlowski Beblo and was the widow of Robert H. Rasmussen. Frances retired as an executive secretary assistant at...

Karl  R.  Codner

Karl R. Codner

Aug 20, 2019

Karl R. Codner, 77, of Carlisle and formerly of Sidney, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at M. S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1942 in Owego, NY to the late Harold L. and Marie A. (O’Connell) Codner. Karl attended the Harris School of Advertising Art in Tennessee. He was employed as the Art Director...

Kenneth L. Spraglin

Kenneth L. Spraglin

Aug 20, 2019

Kenneth L. Spraglin, 80, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born on September 8, 1938 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Isabelle (Byers) Spraglin. Kenneth proudly served in the U.S. Airforce. He retired from New Cumberland Army Depot. Kenneth was a member of the Haines Stackfield American...

Rita F.  Corkle

Rita F. Corkle

Aug 17, 2019

Rita F. “Rete” Corkle, 83, of Carlisle and formerly of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Church of God Home. She was born May 2, 1936 in Philipsburg, PA to the late Harman E. and Alice (Nixon) Fleck. Rita was a graduate of Swatara Township High School. After graduation she enrolled in the nursing...

Dorothy  G. "Dot"  Love

Dorothy G. "Dot" Love

Aug 16, 2019

Dorothy G. “Dot” Love, 78, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 10, 1941 in McCoysville, Juniata County to the late David and Edith (Lawson) Beale. Dot was a graduate of Juniata Joint High School. She married John Richard Love on August 14, 1960....

Andrew  "Andy"  Long

Andrew "Andy" Long

Aug 11, 2019

Andrew “Andy” Long, 84, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. He was born December 1, 1934 in Plainfield, NJ to the late Rowland H. and Ruth (Way) Long. Andy retired from the US Air Force after twenty years of service. He later retired from a teaching career at Shenendehowa High School, New York...

John  E.  Bachowsky

John E. Bachowsky

Aug 11, 2019

John E. Bachowsky, 80, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the Homeland Center, Harrisburg. He was born November 30, 1938 in Philadelphia to the late Dimitri and Florence (Franks) Bachowsky. John was a 1956 graduate of Northeast High School in Philadelphia. He was a talented woodworker and a car enthusiast. John worked as a journeyman repairman...

Karen Louise Bates

Karen Louise Bates

Aug 9, 2019

Karen Louise Bates, 71, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, went home to her loving Savior on Friday, August 9, 2019 at her residence. Born on July 6, 1948 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Elsie (Ulrich) Howe. She was the widow of Douglas J. Bates who passed in 2006. Karen was a member of...

Danny Ray Tharp, Ii

Danny Ray Tharp, Ii

Aug 7, 2019

Danny Ray Tharp, II, 21, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2019 in Dillsburg. Born on October 30, 1997 in Searcy, Arkansas, he was the son of Danny Tharp and Jennifer Frady. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Road,...

Bruce E. Miller

Bruce E. Miller

Aug 6, 2019

Bruce Edward Miller, 72, passed away on August 6, 2019 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was born June 14, 1947 in Braddock, PA to the late Charlotte (McCabe) and Charles Miller. A native of Pitcairn, PA he moved to Newville, PA in 1970 after being assigned to PSP Newville, most recently he resided in Carlisle, PA....