Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

Doris Jane (Strohmeier) Collins, 93, of Carlisle, died March 22, 2024. She was the wife of Ashby F. Collins of Cumberland Crossings, and the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Fredericka (Weber) Strohmeier of Jeffersontown, Kentucky.

Born January 26, 1931, in Louisville, Kentucky, Mrs. Collins was a graduate of Jeffersontown High School and Nazareth College (now Spalding University), Magna Cum...

Mar 21, 2024

Mar 16, 2024

Timothy Ralph Settlemyer, 53, passed away on March 16, 2024, at home, surrounded by members of his loving family. 

 

Tim was born in Williamsport, PA, on January 23, 1971, the son of the late Kenneth T. Settlemyer and Jo’an Settlemyer (Empfield).

 

He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 21 years, Sara, his brothers Ken (wife Heather, children Shandra and Ian),...

Mar 15, 2024

Kenneth L. Eckenrode, Jr., 60, of Camp Hill, died Friday March 15, 2024 at Carolyn’s House in Harrisburg.

Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eckenrode, Sr. (step-son of Clark Neal) and Barbara (Brownawell) Neal and husband of Kelly Oyer.

Ken enjoyed dirt racing and watching the Buffalo Bills. He was a huge Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt...

Mar 11, 2024

Alfrirata “Alfie” Haney, 88, of Carlisle, died Monday, March 11, 2024, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born April 5, 1935, in Blain, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Erma (Weller) Sanderson. Alfie was the widow of Ralph “Dick” Haney.

Alfie is survived by her sons: Ken March II, Kim March (Donna), Keith March (Carol); her grandchildren: Marsha Garman...

Mar 10, 2024

Kathryn S. Angle, 78, of Carlisle, passed away at her home with her husband by her side on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

She was born May 11, 1945, in Chambersburg to the late Robert L. and Margaret (Spear) Hoover.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Stephen F. Angle; son Stephen J Angle of Camp Hill; daughter, Emily M....

Mar 10, 2024

Ruth Ann Jumper, 75, of Carlisle, entered into her eternal rest Sunday, March 10, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Gladys (Gouffer) Rose and wife of the late Galen Lee Jumper, who passed away in 2020.

Ruth, when able, enjoyed taking walks and loved going to yard sales, collecting antiques and jewelry....

Mar 10, 2024

Viona J. Nisley, 85, of Carlisle, died Sunday, March 10, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida.

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Ruth (Wrightstone) Keck and wife of the late Gary Nisley, who passed in 2012.

Viona was a former member of the Carlisle Moose #761, Carlisle Fraternal Order of Eagles #1299, Carlisle VFW Post 477 and...

Mar 9, 2024

Arthur Lockwood, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the age of 74. Born March 8, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Harold and Florence (Fink) Lockwood. He was the loving husband of Nancy D. Lockwood, with whom he celebrated more than 46 years of marriage.

Art was an avid sprint car racing fan...

Mar 9, 2024

Yvonne Sultzaberger, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the age of 70. She was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1954, in Carlisle, PA.   Yvonne was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Catherine Loraine (Drexler) Boisvert. She was the loving wife of Stephen C. Sultzaberger with...

Mar 8, 2024

Ngau Quang, of Carlisle, passed away at the home of his daughter on March 8, 2024 at the age of 83. Born September 26, 1940 in Lai Thieu Vietnam, he was the son of the late Toan Quang and Thang Huynh. He was the loving husband of Nu H. Van.

 

Ngau was a veteran of the Southern Vietnam Armed Forces. He worked...

Mar 5, 2024

Sandra “Kay” Grove age 78 was called home to Heaven on Tuesday March 5, 2024, in Newville, PA surrounded by her loving family.  

Born in Carlisle, PA., she was the daughter Leroy and Edith (Stouffer) Mixell.

Kay attended Big Spring High School and was an avid Boyd’s Bear Collector. She also loved to camp, spend time with her family and going...

Feb 27, 2024

Donald Wesley Thompson (Wes) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at home.

He was born on June 27th, 1955 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

In Wes’ earlier years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, the beach, and woodworking. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren. Wes was a well-rounded handyman. He worked as a construction manager for many years...

Feb 27, 2024

            Charles Leon Shover, Sr. passed away at the age of 95 years old on February 27, 2024, at Thornwald Home in Carlisle. He was born on September 15, 1928, in Carlisle to the late Maynard and Grace (Hippensteal) Shover of Carlisle.

          Charles worked as the head maintenance mechanic at the Carlisle...

Feb 26, 2024

Diane McQuay Trimmer passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26th, 2024 at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center.

She was born on December 23rd, 1938 in Greenpark to the late Clarence J. McQuay and Mary Jane Smith McQuay.

Diane was a 1957 graduate of Perry Joint High School. She was a member of Middlesex United Methodist Church. Diane was employed by Sprint...

Feb 22, 2024

Veronica Hess, 82, of Carlisle, died Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Peter Slazinski and wife of Robert Hess, who survives her.

Veronica obtained a BS degree in nursing.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son: Christopher Skundrich, his wife, Amy; her grandchildren: Joel Skundrich, Drew Skundrich, his...

Feb 22, 2024

Rodney was born on April 15, 1969, in Camp Hill, PA, the son of the late Ronold O. Witmer and Shirley A. (Berger) Witmer.

Rodney owned and operated his own landscaping business.

Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Ronold Witmer and niece, Amanda Leonard, as well as his grandparents, Carl and Myrtle Berger and Creedon and Mildred Witmer, aunts Donna...

Feb 22, 2024

Marcella Kathryn Witten, of Carlisle, passed away surrounded by her family at her residence on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born in Carlisle on September 23, 1940 to the late Mary (Drew) and Mervyn R. Johnson, Sr. 

 

Marcella retired from a long and stellar career as an Executive Assistant for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within...

Feb 22, 2024

Thomas Martin Shoemaker, Sr., 88, of Carlisle, died Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.

Born in Londonderry Township, he was the son of the late Carl and Eleanor (Young) Shoemaker and the husband of 66 years to Pauline (Schlusser) Shoemaker.

Tom was a member of the North Middleton Fire Company and the North Middleton Special Police,...

Feb 22, 2024

Joan Willits, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle at the age of 90. Born December 23, 1933 in Nanticoke, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bridget “Betty” (Walsh) 

and Chester Kamowski, Sr. She was the wife of the late Frederick B. Willits.

 

She worked for 34 years for the former Bell Telephone...