Obituaries
Sandra S. Tomassone
Apr 11, 2018
Sandra S. Tomassone (nee Swartz), age 84, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. She was born April 25, 1933 in Lewistown, to the late David L. Sr. and Joyce (Beaver) Swartz. Sandra was a longtime active member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle where she served three terms on congregational council, was involved with...
Esther A. Baer
Apr 10, 2018
Esther A. Baer, age 63, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. She was born March 19, 1955 in Carlisle, to the late Russell and Anna (Miller) Baer. Esther was a longtime active member of Middlesex United Methodist Church, and spent her working life in various positions at a number of retail and banking establishments, the...
Hannah Rose Michler
Apr 8, 2018
Hannah Rose Michler, 17, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at M. S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born April 27, 2000 in Wuerzburg, Germany to Matthew Allen Michler and Juli James. Hannah was currently in her senior year at Boiling Springs High School. She was a talented artist who loved to paint and...
John Galen George
Apr 7, 2018
John Galen George, 54 of Carlisle, died Saturday April 7, 2018 in the UPMC Carlisle. He was born March 2, 1964 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Galen W. George. He graduated from Carlisle High School, Class of 1983 and was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, Carlisle. George was an avid Washington Redskins...
Laura K. Lucas
Apr 6, 2018
Mrs. Laura A. Lucas nee Kammer, 85, of Carlisle, PA died Friday, April 6, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and best friend. Born December 30, 1932 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Anna (Severe) Kammer. She was the last remaining child. She and her husband, Jack B. Lucas, of 58 years were married...
Lauretta J. Russell
Apr 5, 2018
Lauretta J. Russell, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away, Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle. She was born January 9, 1927 in Newville to the late Murray and Mary (Brownawell) Nickle and was the widow of Ernest E. Russell who passed September 17, 1980. Lauretta was formerly employed by the Carlisle Ribbon Mill, G.S. Electric and C.H. Masland...
Mark Schatte
Apr 2, 2018
Mark Schatte, age 60, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Mark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. The only thing that gave him greater joy in life was his relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mark always shared his love for Jesus and his...
Ltc (Ret.) John H. Castles
Mar 31, 2018
LTC (Ret.) John H. Castles, age 84, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 in Heritage Harbor at Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born in Mechanicsburg on December 1, 1933 to the late Hugh Witherow and Mildred Ruth (Heastings) Castles and was the widower of Jimmy Ann (Cooper) Castles who passed September 5, 2016. He lived in...
Mary D. Sewell
Mar 29, 2018
Mary (Dillard) Sewell, age 89, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle. She was born November 29, 1928 in Dover, PA to the late Alfred Terrell and Mary Cosby (LaRue) Dillard, and was divorced from the late Oscar Charles Sewell, who passed in July of 1995. Mary attained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from...
Francis Joseph Gally, Iii "Jody"
Mar 28, 2018
Francis Joseph Gally, III, “Jody”, age 44, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home. He was born November 25, 1973 in Pittsburgh to Linda M. (DeAngelo) Gally-Hoolahan and the late Frank J. Gally, Jr. Jody was a 1997 graduate of Penn State University receiving a BS in Environmental Engineering and worked as a professional engineer for...
Thelma Mae Weinreich
Mar 25, 2018
Thelma Mae Weinreich, age 80, of North Middleton Township, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born September 26, 1937 in Rheems, PA to the late B. Lehman and Luella (Lehman) Keener. Thelma retired as a Teacher’s Assistant from the Capital Intermediate Unit. As a young girl, she spent two years in...
Clarabelle "Red" Fry
Mar 23, 2018
Clarabelle Fry, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Thornwald Home. She was born on April 13, 1930 in Carlisle, PA to the late John Edward McBride and Carrie (Glass) McBride. Clarabelle enjoyed sewing, reading and watching the birds and squirrels. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she enjoyed baking Christmas cookies, especially Snickerdoodles....
Dennis Ciecierski
Mar 21, 2018
Dennis Ciecierski, age 62, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Chambersburg Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 1, 1955 in Tarentum, PA to the late Alexander Joseph and Marcella Jean (Ford) Ciecierski. Dennis was formerly a manager at PPG. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and the beach, especially the Outer...
John W. Weary
Mar 20, 2018
John W. Weary, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his home. He was born November 17, 1930 in Boiling Springs to the late John H. and Romaine (Deitch) Weary. John was the owner/operator of Sunday’s Mill where he worked for over 60 years. He supported youth in agriculture and was a Life Member of NRA....
Matthew Thomas Delisanti
Mar 17, 2018
Matthew Thomas Delisanti, age 32, of Carlisle died March 17, 2018. Matthew was born April 1, 1985 in Harrisburg to Colonel (Retired) Neal J. Delisanti of Carlisle and the late Nancy L. (Payne) Delisanti. In addition to his father, Matthew is survived by: a brother Neal A. (Lisa) Delisanti of Fairport, NY; sisters, Angela M. (David) DeFisher of Williamson, NY,...
Jason Montgomery
Mar 17, 2018
Jason Montgomery, age 33, of Culver City, CA passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Austin, TX. He was born April 12, 1984 in Brooklyn, NY to Gerald Jones and the late Rhonda Montgomery. Jason loved to travel, was a great swimmer and all-around athlete. He liked music and was loved by everyone, even while being a smart alec. In...
Nancy E. Stone
Mar 14, 2018
Nancy E. Stone, age 84, of Rimersburg, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Clarion Hospital, Clarion, PA. She was born February 3, 1934 in Carlisle to the late Carl T. Sr. and Ela (Lamma) Marston and was the widow of Clayton E. Stone, who passed in July 1987. Nancy retired from Knouse Foods, Peach Glen after over 40...
James W. Segebart
Mar 12, 2018
James W. Segebart, age 72, of Carlisle, and formerly of Millersburg, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at the residence of his daughter He was born April 12, 1945 in Ashland, PA to the late Agnes Frances (Darrah) Segebart and Walter Wiliam Segebart of Harrisburg. James was the widower of Sandra K. (Machan) Segebart. Jim was a retired City of...
William Stull "Bill" Walker
Mar 12, 2018
William Stull “Bill” Walker, age 66, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 25, 1951 in Carlisle to the late Kenneth R. Sr., and Louise R. (Chitti) Walker. Bill was a 1969 graduate of Carlisle High School and and later attended Wilson College. He was currently employed at Dickinson College, formerly worked...
Amber Jean Marie Highlands
Mar 10, 2018
Amber Jean Marie Highlands, age 28, of Shippensburg, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. She was born September 21, 1989 in Carlisle to Michael K. Highlands and Tracy R. (Israel) Highlands. She was a home health care aide and enjoyed taking care of people. Amber’s finest accomplishment was being a mother to her two children....



