Obituaries
Kirk D. Stimeling
Jul 6, 2023
Kirk D. Stimeling, 62, of Carlisle, passed away on July 6, 2023, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born November 28, 1960, in Aberdeen, MD to the late Joseph A. Stimeling Sr. and Nancy L. (Mowery) Fahnestock. He was also the stepson of the late Kenneth Fahnestock.
Kirk was a 1980 graduate of Carlisle High School. He previously worked at...
Marie Chamberlin Jackson Goodhart
Jul 6, 2023
Marie Chamberlin Jackson Goodhart, 99, of Carlisle, passed away, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born August 25, 1923, in Shippensburg to the late Adam and Benita (Fogelsanger) Chamberlin.
Marie was a longtime member of Mt. Rock United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and served as the church...
Eric L. Pechart
Jul 4, 2023
Eric Pechart, 76, of Huntsdale, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his residence.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Paul and Beaulah (Houck) Pechart
Eric worked for over 30 years in the maintenance department at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, retiring in 2006.
Eric lived a simple and peaceful life, mostly at home. He enjoyed football, baseball and his...
Theresa A. Jones
Jul 3, 2023
Theresa A. Jones, 65, of Carlisle and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.
She was born September 21, 1957, in Philadelphia to the late Eugene and Stella R. (Sefleris) Logue.
Theresa was a movie buff and she enjoyed cooking. Her passion for cooking led her to pursue a career as a cook. She cooked wonderful...
Donald C. Ellis
Jul 3, 2023
Donald C. Ellis, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.
He was born January 20, 1935, in Chattanooga, TN to the late Robert and Claudia (Riddle) Ellis. Don was the widower of Dorothy M. (Rende) Ellis who passed away in 2016.
Don honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was...
Janice Corfield Hays
Jul 3, 2023
Janice Corfield Hays passed away on July 3rd at the age of 83. She is preceded in death by her husband Raphael Smead Hays II and her son Edward Gardner Hays II.
Jan was born May 13, 1940, to the late Ruth and John Corfield and was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Penn State University and sang with the...
Britton R. Englander
Jul 2, 2023
Britton R. Englander passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home.
Born November 10, 1952, he was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Vivian (Rice) Englander.
Britton was a 1971 graduate of Carlisle High School and attended Williamsport Area Community College where he received a degree in machine/tool and dye making.
He had a great passion for music, especially Jazz and...
Diane M. Hagan
Jul 1, 2023
Diane M. Hagan, 74, of Newville, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Green Ridge Village.
She was born May 11, 1949, in Cleveland, OH to the late George and June (Palmer) Kopin.
Diane loved animals, dragons, horror movies, and crocheting. She worked for many years as a CNA in area nursing homes until she eventually retired from Forrest Park Nursing...
Sean Michael Carr
Jun 29, 2023
Sean Michael Carr, 38, passed away on June 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born on October 29, 1984, to George W. and Marie A. (Albert) Carr. In addition to his parents, Sean is survived by his siblings: Joseph D. Carr, Heather M. (husband Chris) Steinour of Arizona, and Michelle Carr (husband Steve) Go of California; his nieces and...
Richard L. Shultz, Sr.
Jun 26, 2023
Richard “Rib” Lee Shultz Sr.
Born June 9, 1947 in Shermans Dale, PA to John and Esther “Claira” (Dick) Shultz, “Rib” passed away June 26, 2023 at UPMC West Shore Hospital with his wife and sons by his side.
Richard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Eva (Sholly) Shultz, 4 sons: Chad (Tiffany) Herron, Richard A. Shultz, Christopher (Angela) Shultz,...
Diane L. Schindler
Jun 22, 2023
Diane L Schindler, age 69, of Carlisle, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday June 22, 2023. She was born in Oakland, California on June 1, 1954.
Diane loved sports, especially baseball and football, and could be found at the softball field supporting her daughter and teammates on any given night. She was a longtime member of the Fraternal...
Eugene S. Schlosnagle
Jun 16, 2023
Eugene S. Schlosnagle, 101, of Green Ridge Village, Newville, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 16, 2023. The middle child of Howard and Maude Spoerlein Schlosnagle, Gene, along with his five brothers and five sisters, was raised on a farm in Accident, Maryland.
Gene’s formal education began in a one-room schoolhouse, featured a high school graduating class of 21 students, and was...
Arthur Stearns Heller
Jun 16, 2023
Art Heller was a humble, godly man with great wisdom and a deep faith in God.
A member of West Shore Free Church in Mechanicsburg, Art served in children's ministry with the 1-to 2-year-olds. He built relationships with homeless people he would see regularly in his community, taking time to talk, learn about them, bring them food, and share the gospel....
Ethel M. Barnett
Jun 14, 2023
Ethel M. Barnett, age 83, of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Charles M. Barnett, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born in Hampden Township, PA on December 25, 1939, to the late Harry E. and Z. Ellen (Baitsell) Lichtenberger.
Ethel was a longtime member of Great Hope Baptist Church in Carlisle, PA. She enjoyed reading, gardening,...
Carl R. Stone
Jun 14, 2023
Carl R. Stone, 65, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Clayton and Nancy (Marston) Stone.
Carl proudly served in the US Marine Corps.
He enjoyed riding his bike and liked to collect all kinds of stuff.
Carl was an active member with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Moose Lodge,...
William R. Kennedy
Jun 11, 2023
William R. Kennedy, 82, of Carlisle, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.
Born in Blain, he was the son of the late Russell Kennedy (Mary) and the late Dorothy Kline (Charlie) and the husband of 59 years to Jackie (Wise) Kennedy.
William enjoyed bowling, golfing and hunting.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by...
Scott Alan Skiles
Jun 11, 2023
Scott Alan Skiles, 58, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Hanover, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at UPMC West Shore Hospital.
He was born September 10, 1964, in Baltimore, MD to Michael Todd Skiles and Betty Ruth Sawyer Skiles Freeman.
Some of Scott's fondest memories as a child were spent sailing the Chesapeake Bay with his mother, with his cousins...
Kathleen Forrest
Jun 11, 2023
Kathleen (Ilnicki) Forrest, 78 of Carlisle, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 11, at her home. Kathy was the best friend, companion, teacher, soldier, and most of all, wife that anyone could ever have.
She was born February 20, 1945, in McKees Rocks, PA; an only child to the late Peter and Stephanie (Spak) Ilnicki. "Cookie"...
Barry A. Kleckner Jr.
Jun 10, 2023
Barry A. “Skip” Kleckner Jr. age 63 passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at this home in Carlisle, PA. He was born December 26, 1959 in Lewistown, PA. son of the late Barry A. and Ruth E. (Ditmer) Kleckner Sr.
Skip was raised in the Ickesburg area and graduated from West Perry HS, class of ’77. He went on...
Deborah S. (Nee Stock) Lay
Jun 9, 2023
Deborah S. (nee Stock) Lay, age 66, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born in St. Louis, MO on October 29, 1956.
Deborah worked various jobs in the hairstyling industry. She most especially enjoyed being “Mimi” to her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ronald K. Lay;...
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