Obituaries
Nadia A. Startzman
Sep 7, 2024
Our Nadia beloved is survived by her immediate family; Tabitha, Michael, Merrick (11), Edith (6), and her older sister, Charlie as well as a multitude of biological or adopted parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, loved ones and friends. Nadia went to the stars with her unborn child Baby Bean.
It is impossible to express Nadia’s entire life in just a few...
Cindy D. Bear
Sep 6, 2024
Cynthia D. “Cindy” Bear, 68, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle while surrounded by her loving family after a courageous four-year battle with ALS.
Born on September 19, 1955, to (the late) Donald and JoAnn (Blackburn) Heishman, she grew up in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where she attended and graduated from Carlisle High School. In 1973, she...
Luke Ferdinand Rissler
Sep 5, 2024
Luke Ferdinand Rissler, 21, of Myerstown, Pennsylvania went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Born at home on September 2, 2003, in Myerstown, he was the son of Philip Good Rissler and Carolyn Anne (Gorraiz) Rissler.
Luke loved to spend time with his family and often read books to his nieces and nephews, including to those in England via...
Phillip "Phil" H. Avery
Sep 5, 2024
Phillip Hawley Avery, age 95, passed away September 5, 2024 in Carlisle, PA.
Phil was born in Three Rivers, MI to the late Paul and Mildred (Hawley) Avery. He and his younger brother John grew up in Kalamazoo, MI and both attended State High School. Phil graduated in 1947, and began his studies at Kalamazoo College. Two years later, he gained...
Shirley Buttorff
Sep 3, 2024
Shirley S. Buttorff, 86, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle. She was the wife of the late John A. Buttorff, Jr., who passed away in 2009. Her graveside service will take place at 11:00 am Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Mt. Holly Springs Cemetery.
Judith A. Good
Aug 31, 2024
Judith “Judy” Ann Good (Cohick), 86, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home Saturday August 31.
Judy was the daughter of the late Evelyn Cohick (Arbegast) & the late Christian Luther Cohick.
Born October 22, 1937, Judy was a graduate of Carlisle High School (1955), Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing (1959) & Shippensburg University (1968). Judy’s early career in nursing included stints...
Betty F. Smith
Aug 28, 2024
Betty F. Smith, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, August 28 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 78. Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Ray Melvin and Ethel Mae (Cooper) Hock. She was the loving wife of the late Walter Smith.
Betty worked as a professional cleaner for years. She was a Member...
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...
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