Obituaries
Larry L. Thimgan
Aug 28, 2024
Larry L. Thimgan, age 95 passed away on August 28, 2024, in Carlisle, PA., surrounded by his family.
Larry was born on Sunday June 23, 1929, in Murdock, Nebraska to Edward W. and Martha E. (Kuehn) Thimgan.
Larry honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. While in the Army he attended Army Security Agency School. After...
Thomas Lee Brown Sr.
Aug 27, 2024
Thomas Lee Brown Sr, 75, of Carlisle, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024.
Born on August 23rd, 1949, in McComb, Mississippi, he is the son of the late Willie T. Brown and Ruby Brown. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Samuel Brown, his brothers, Willie T. Brown Jr. (Red), Robert Brown, Mervin...
Sandra L. Goss
Aug 27, 2024
Sandra Goss, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle at the age of 84. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Randall and Ruth (Jacobs) Blackburn. She was the loving wife of the late Donald L. Goss.
Sandra worked as a clerk for Cumberland County Courts for many years....
Sierra Hockley
Aug 26, 2024
Sierra Marie Hockley, 25, of Gardners, died Monday, August 26, 2024.
Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of James and Melissa (Morris) Hockley.
Sierra worked as a CNA at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle, starting her employment in the kitchen and working her way up to her current position.
She enjoyed driving her Jeep, especially to Hammonds Rock, and watching sunsets. Her friend-list...
Jennie "De-dee" Hocker
Aug 23, 2024
Jennie “De-dee” Hocker, age 94, passed away on August 23, 2024, at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle, PA.
De-dee was born in Upper Mifflin Township on Monday September 16, 1929, to the late Harvey Finkenbinder and the late Mary (Oiler) Sheeley. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Community United Methodist Church and graduated from Newville High School Class of 1946.
She...
Elaine Leist
Aug 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine A. Leist, 79, announce her passing on August 21, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Iris (Litil) Broddick and the wife of Ray A. Leist for 41 years.
Elaine dedicated her life to the civil...
Kenneth Welch
Aug 21, 2024
Kenneth (Kenny) Welch, 64, of Carlisle, passed away on August 21st, 2024. Kenneth was born on March 13th, 1960 in Carlisle to the late Russel Welch and Charlotte (Runk) Showers.
He is survived by his spouse of 40 years, Fonda Zeigler, his brother, Bobby Welch, his sister, Paula Metcalf, his sons, Joshua and Dustin Zeigler, his daughter, Kendra Perkins, and his...
Ryan E. Howard
Aug 21, 2024
Ryan Elizabeth (Myers) Howard, age 32, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous three-year battle with Lymphoma.
Born on Dec 29th 1991, Ryan grew up in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where she attended and graduated from Carlisle High School. Driven by her passion for helping others, and wanting to follow in her mother’s footsteps, she...
Anthony "Toad" Conrad
Aug 19, 2024
Anthony “Toad” Conrad, 67, passed away on August 19, 2024, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA.
Anthony was born on Monday March 11, 1957, in Carlisle, PA., to the late Raymond and Thelma (Shaffer) Conrad
Anthony is survived by his wife Karon Conrad of Shermans Dale, PA, children: Raquel (husband Brent) Rothermel, Nickole (companion Mike Hoffman) and Anthony (wife Leslie)...
Carolyn O. Burgard
Aug 19, 2024
Carolyn O. Burgard, 92, passed away on August 19, 2024, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home in Duncansville, PA.
Carolyn was born on Tuesday March 2, 1932, in Mercersburg to the late William W. and Netha M. (Pittman) Ocker.
She loved cooking, baking, the beach and especially gardening. She was part of the garden club basically her whole life. She also enjoyed spending...
Arthur Sprecher
Aug 17, 2024
Arthur G. “Jack” Sprecher, 81, of Carlisle, died Saturday, August 17, 2024 at home.
Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Galen and Helen (Gilliam) Sprecher and the husband of 46 years to Carol (Auman) Sprecher.
Jack worked in heavy construction for many years with Bear Creek Construction in Lancaster and retired as Bridge Supervisor with New Enterprise...
Linda E. Simek
Aug 17, 2024
Linda Ellena Simek, born 29 October 1948, passed away on August 17, 2024 surrounded by her family. Daughter of Nancy (Suppa) and Anthony Cafariella (deceased). Linda was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Lt. Col. Martin Simek, in 1966. Their life together, shaped by Martin's career in the Air Force, took them to many destinations around the world, where...
Richard Paul Haney
Aug 16, 2024
Richard Paul “Rich” Haney, 78, of Carlisle, died Friday, August 16, 2024 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital.
Born In Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ann (Mullen) Haney and the husband of 18 years to Roseann (Beard) Haney.
Rich was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School and attended Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.
He worked as...
Donald E. Davis
Aug 16, 2024
RET. US Army Sergeant First Class Donald E. Davis, 80, of Carlisle, died Friday, August 16, 2024 at Shippensburg Health Center.
Born in Boston, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ray and Lottie (Spencer) Davis and the husband of 42 years to Marlies (Baumgartner) Davis.
Donald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, retiring after 23 ½ years...
Donna Sollenberger
Aug 14, 2024
Donna V. Sollenberger (nee Reichard), 83, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024. Donna was born on July 19, 1941 in Carlisle, PA. She is survived by her spouse, Paul A. Sollenberger, her brother, Lester Bradley Reichard (Joann), her children, Jeff Reichard (D. Shannon), Todd Sollenberger (Kate), Aimee Frye, her grandchildren Hannah (Tyler) Ainge, Joshua Sollenberger (Amanda Schmidt), Jacob Bare,...
Judy A. Waggoner
Aug 12, 2024
Judy Waggoner, 74, of Newville, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at Forest Park Nursing & Rehab.
Born in Boiling Springs, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Evelyn (Sheriff) Barrick and the wife of 54 years to Robert V. Waggoner.
Judy worked for over 20 years as a Surgical Counselor for Kilmore Associates. She enjoyed quilting, camping and riding her...
Carolyn Sue Palmer
Aug 11, 2024
Carolyn Sue Palmer age, 72 passed on August 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born Friday August 17, 1951, in Canoe, Kentucky to the late Donald and Callie (Hall) Turner.
Carolyn was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. She retired from Highmark Blue Shield. She was an avid traveler visiting many countries. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading,...
Doris Jean Horn
Aug 9, 2024
Doris Jean Horn, 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday August 9, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Doris was the daughter of the late Virginia Dunkleberger, James Dunkleberger, and Richard Whisler.
Doris is survived by her husband of 61 years, Arthur E. Horn Sr. Two daughters, Kimberly (Ronald) Hicks, Carlisle, Teresa A....
Sylvia M. Miller
Aug 8, 2024
Sylvia M. (O'Hara) Miller, 95, of Carlisle, entered into rest on August 8th, 2024. Sylvia was born on March 28th, 1929, in Carlisle, PA. She is survived by her children, Linda Hill (Harvey), Marlene Seaman (David), Rusty Miller, Jeffrey Miller (Laurie), her 11 grandchildren, her 20 great-grandchildren, and her 2 great-greatgrandchildren.
Sylvia was a member of the Miller House Church of...
Isabelle L. Travitz
Aug 7, 2024
Isabelle Travitz, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her residence at the age of 90 while surrounded by her loving family. Born February 4, 1934, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late John Charles and Anna M. (Hege) Moffitt. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Walton Travitz, Jr.
Isabelle was known by her...
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