Obituaries
Virginia A. Dellinger
Jun 23, 2018
Virginia A. Dellinger, age 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore. She was born on June 11, 1942 in Carlisle to the late Robert and Dorothy (Reeser) Trimmer. Virginia was a 1960 graduate of Carlisle High School and was an active member of Doubling Gap Church of God. She enjoyed fishing, cooking,...
Joseph D. Kissinger
Jun 22, 2018
Joseph D. Kissinger, age 85, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at his residence. Joseph was born in Millersburg, PA on November 23, 1932 to the late Joseph D. and Emily E. (Burrows) Kissinger, Sr. Joseph was a 1950 graduate of Millersburg High School, 1954 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a 1958...
Harold E. Van Orden
Jun 22, 2018
Harold E. Van Orden, 90, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. He was born July 18, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late Harold R. and Marie (Lappan) Van Orden and was the widower of Glendora B. (Shulnburg) Van Orden. Harold enjoyed golfing, and spending time with his family. He was a stamp collector...
Margaret Lucille "Lucy" Mcconaghie
Jun 22, 2018
Margaret Lucille “Lucy” (Holder) McConaghie, age 67, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 14, 1951 in Fredericksburg, VA to the late James B. and Eva Margaret (Fant) Holder and was the widow of Robert J. McConaghie, M.D. Lucy was a graduate of Carlisle High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree...
Velva E. Weibley
Jun 19, 2018
Velva Elizabeth Weibley, age 87, of Carlisle passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 9, 1930 in Newville, PA to the late John and Loie Mae (Ott) Hefflefinger. She was a member of Good Shepherd Community United Methodist Church and a 46 year member of Old Bellaire Chapter...
Gerald E. "Gerry" Rhoads
Jun 18, 2018
Gerald E. “Gerry” Rhoads, age 101, of Carlisle, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA. Gerry was born in Carlisle, PA on March 20, 1917 to the late Ritter and Mary Rhoads, and was the widower of Marian L. Hays Rhoads. Gerry retired from the payroll department of the former CH Masland and Sons, Lear...
Karen L. Palm
Jun 16, 2018
Karen L. Palm, age 60, passed peacefully on June 16, 2018, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Karen was born June 29, 1957, in Temple, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Arthur W. Murphy, Sr., and Barbara J. (Dahms) Murphy. She never let her battle with cancer defeat her. She spent every moment ensuring light and laughter for those...
Loretta A. Morrow
Jun 15, 2018
Loretta A. Morrow, 78, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2018 in her home, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 22, 1940 in Carlisle to the late Ember and Helen (Corman) Rupp. Sis was an avid sports fan who was loyal to her teams, the Boston Celtics, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Indianapolis Colts...
Ernest D. Johnson
Jun 14, 2018
Ernest D. Johnson, age 85, of Carlisle passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 5, 1932 in Lawton, OK to the late Jack and Willie Belle (Johnson) Johnson. Ernest retired from the U.S. Army as a Colonel. He was a member of the Blue Lodge F&AM #434 Andalusia,...
Clyde M. Barr, Jr.
Jun 14, 2018
Clyde M. Barr Jr., 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at M. S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1937 in Lebanon, PA to the late Clyde M. Sr. and RaeAnna (Reber) Barr. Clyde Barr graduated from Lebanon High School (PA) in 1954 with his sweetheart and wife-to-be, Linda Brandt Barr. Mr. Barr attended...
Patricia A. Deitz
Jun 13, 2018
Patricia “Pat” A. Deitz, age 82, of Carlisle died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Home in Harrisburg, PA. She was born October 29, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to the late Edward and Dorothy (Westerman) Nichols and was the widow of Laverne Dietz. Pat had retired as a Physician’s Assistant at the Yellow Breeches Family...
Colleen E. Bonner
Jun 7, 2018
Colleen E. Bonner, age 95, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle. She was born in Carlisle to the late Paul and Hazel (Shughart) Shover. Colleen was a member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, BINGO and spending time with her family. Colleen was formerly employed by The...
Gail Marie Stull
Jun 3, 2018
Gail Marie Stull, age 64, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her residence in Carlisle with her family by her side. She was born June 27, 1953, in Hamilton, NY to Doris (Long) Manweiler and Ralph (Dee) Manweiler. Gail graduated from Boiling Springs High School, Class of 1971. She retired as a legal aide from the Mechanicsburg...
Ed K. Ball, Ii
Jun 2, 2018
Ed K. Ball, II, age 70, of Carlisle died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Home surrounded by family and friends. He was born November 10, 1947 in Williamsport, PA to the late Ed K. and Vivian (Stutzman) Ball. Ed retired from the International Automotive Corp. as a Systems Analyst. After retirement, he worked at Eagles Crossing...
Beverly A. Smitley
Jun 1, 2018
Beverly A. Smitley, age 90, of Mechanicsburg died Friday, June 1 at The Asbury Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 16, 1928 in Binghamton, NY to the late John Leo and Beatrice Garrison (Dailey) Carr and was the widow of Kenneth R. Smitley. Beverly worked as an office manager for the Commonwealth of...
Linda E. Abbey
Jun 1, 2018
Linda E. Abbey, age 60, of Carlisle, died Friday, June 1, 2018 at UPMC Hospital, Carlisle with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 17, 1958 in Chambersburg to the late Earl Edward and Jeanne Elizabeth (Smith) Lehman, Sr. and was the widow of Marc Andrea Abbey. Linda was a former employee of the Carlisle Sentinel...
Christine S. Mcintyre
May 31, 2018
Christine S. McIntyre, 101, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community. She was born March 16, 1917 in Sharon, PA to the late John N. and Lucy (Swank) McIntyre. Christine was a graduate of Swissvale Area High School, California State Teachers College with a B.S., and Penn State University with a M. S. degree....
Ada M. Righi Santoff
May 31, 2018
Ada M. Righi Santoff, 97, formerly of Spring Hill, FL, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Thornwald Home, Carlisle. Ada was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Augusta Farroni Righi, and was the widow of George R. Santoff, Sr. who died February 10, 2015 after 73 years of marriage. Ada was a dedicated housewife raising her family....
Joan D. Smith
May 30, 2018
Joan D. Smith, 63, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1954 in Bellefonte to the late Oscar and Lois (Shaffer) Dunkle. Joan was an active member of The Meeting House – Dillsburg. She loved her family, had great faith, and enjoyed the outdoors. Joan completed her master’s degree...
Phyllis T. Beaston
May 29, 2018
Phyllis T. Beaston, age 88, of Carlisle passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born December 7, 1929 she was a daughter of the late E. Banks and Irene (Lauver) Casner. Phyllis enjoyed playing seek and find puzzles, Yahtzee, Farkel and a weekly game of poker. She also enjoyed casinos and going to the Salvation Army Senior...