Obituaries
Michael Dellinger
May 23, 2024
Michael S. Dellinger, 74, of Carlisle, died Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Born in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late Noah and Della (Click) Dellinger and the husband of 55 years to Belinda (Wolfe) Dellinger.
Michael owned and operated Central State Realty for over 35 years.
He was a member of the Carlisle Eagles # 1299 and the Carlisle Elks, Lodge #...
Margaret Zwald
May 22, 2024
Margaret J. Zwald, 84, of Shermansdale, died on May 22nd, 2024. Margaret was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Paul and Helen (Baugman) Wachter. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, John Zwald, and her son Steve Zwald. She is survived by her 3 sons, Raymond Zwald (Terry), Paul Zwald (Rose), Parnell Zwald, her 5 grandchildren, Caitlin...
Lt.Col (Ret.) Robert H. Harter
May 22, 2024
Lt.Col Robert H. Harter (USMC, ret) beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed peacefully into the arms of his Loving Savior on May 22, 2024, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Robert was the son of Velma (Houghton) and Harold Harter of Batavia, NY. Upon graduation from Batavia High School, Robert, known as “Bob,” to his friends, joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in...
Rachael Blessing
May 22, 2024
Rachael Blessing, 80, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.
Born in York, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Jane (Frye) Kennedy and the beloved wife of James Blessing for 52 years.
Rachael dedicated 28 years of service to Cumberland County Mapping before retiring.
She was deeply family-oriented, always putting her...
George "Wes" Leroy Westcott
May 19, 2024
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, our world was rocked. George Leroy Westcott Jr., lovingly known as “Wes”, was taken from us unexpectedly in a terrible accident. Wes was born July 23, 1980, in Chester County, PA, and grew up in the Harrisburg area and settled down with his family in Dillsburg, PA. While Wes did not always have things easy...
George B. Emery
May 18, 2024
George B. Emery, 87, of Carlisle, died on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, George is the son of the late George Emery and Lillian Emery (Gaynor). George is survived by his wife, Joan Emery (Riley) of 62 years. He is predeceased in death by his 4 siblings. George is survived by his children, George Peter, Joan Mcintosh,...
Lois Brownawell
May 14, 2024
Lois Brownawell, 89, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her residence.
Born in Carlisle Springs, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Smee) Hockenberry and wife of the late Robert Lee Brownawell, who passed away in 2019.
Lois worked for many years at the Village Food Market, Carlisle Springs. She was a very active member of Young’s...
Audette (Kitty) Gelinas
May 13, 2024
Audette (Kitty) Gelinas, aged 88, of Boiling Springs, passed away on May 13th, 2024. Kitty was born on June 11th,1935. She was a long-time resident of Boiling where she lived for more than 55 years. She was the loving wife of the late Leo Gelinas for 59 years. Kitty worked for many years as an independent Health Underwriter. Kitty was...
Charlotte R. Showers
May 13, 2024
Charlotte R. Showers age 93, passed away on May 13, 2024, at Forest Park Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle, PA.
Born on Tuesday, July 1, 1930, she is the daughter of the late Paul Earl and the late Dorothy (Warner) Runk.
Charlotte enjoyed working outdoors, reading, going to church, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her...
Helen Phyllis Groninger
May 12, 2024
Helen P. Groninger (Phyllis), of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. She was 91. Born in Huntingdon, PA she was the daughter of the late John C. and Elva (Conrad) Davis. She was the loving wife of the late William Groninger.
Phyllis was a graduate of Huntingdon High School, and she earned a Bachelor of...
Carol Lee George
May 10, 2024
Carol Lee George, 82, of Carlisle, died Friday, May 10, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle.
She was born February 20, 1942, in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Margaret C. Flint of Arlington, VA.
Carol graduated from Mechanicsburg High School, class of 1960, was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, Carlisle and a long-time employee of the Sentinel newspaper.
Wife of...
Susan Rohrs
May 10, 2024
Susan Q. Rohrs, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 79.
Born on August 14, 1944, in Manhattan, New York, Susan was the daughter of the late Everett and Alberta (Mikitas) Quinn and the beloved wife of George L. Rohrs for 57 years. She and George grew up on the same street in Goldens...
Charles A. Gibb
May 9, 2024
On May 9, our wonderful dad, Charlie Gibb, donned his boots, grabbed his saddle, and rode off to greener pastures. A man defined by his character, not just his career, he will forever be known as an amazing dad, a fabulous husband, awesome Pop Pop, and a wonderful human being. If you were lucky enough to be his friend, family,...
Ruth I. Snyder
May 4, 2024
Ruth I. Snyder, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, May 4 at Church of God Home, Carlisle at the age of 88. Born in Carlisle, PA she was the daughter of the late Erma (Hershey) Taylor. She was also the daughter of the late John Gibson and the stepdaughter of the late Harry Taylor. She was the loving wife of the...
Darlene M. Black
May 4, 2024
Darlene M. (McLaughlin) Black, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side. She was 76.
Darlene was born in Carlisle on October 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Walter L. and Annabelle (Vanasdalan) McLaughlin. She was a graduate of Carlisle Area High School.
She was married to her husband...
Allan Renninger
May 1, 2024
Kim Allan Renninger passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024 at the age of 75 with family members by his side. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and dementia in 2012, his body and mind steadily declined. His death came unexpectedly following a massive stroke the weekend before his passing.
Allan was born on September 18, 1948, to William and Norma (Wagner) Renninger in Lewistown, PA....
Melvin L. Fry
Apr 30, 2024
Melvin Fry, of Carlisle passed away Tuesday, April 30 in his home at the age of 85 while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Irene Fry.
He was the loving husband of Margaret J. (Lohman) Fry, with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage.
Melvin worked for many years...
Janet Taylor
Apr 30, 2024
Janet L. Taylor, of Jackson, Michigan, was born June 3rd, 1941, to the late Emerson Grindall and Eva (Stone) Grindall. In her early years of life Janet moved from Michigan to State College, Pennsylvania, where she lived most of her life. Janet was married to the late William Taylor, with whom she shared 41 loving years of marriage before his...
Lillian R. Mentzer
Apr 29, 2024
Lillian R. Mentzer, 99, of Carlisle, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at Thornwald Home.
Born in Hummelstown, she was the daughter of the late David and Maude Zeigler and the wife of the late Marlin B. Mentzer, who passed away in 2006.
Lillian previously worked in sales for Lehman’s Children’s Shop then the Little Shop as well as for the Treehouse in...
Charles A. Shaffer, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
Charles A. Shaffer, Sr, of Newville, passed away April 28, 2024 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family at the age of 99. Born in Rummel, PA, he was the son of the late Dewey Shaffer and the late Nellie (Chriswell) Shaffer. He was the loving husband of the late Mary P. (Heller) Shaffer with whom he enjoyed...
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