Obituaries
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...
Donald E. Davis
Aug 16, 2024
RET. US Army Sergeant First Class Donald E. Davis, 80, of Carlisle, died Friday, August 16, 2024 at Shippensburg Health Center.
Born in Boston, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ray and Lottie (Spencer) Davis and the husband of 42 years to Marlies (Baumgartner) Davis.
Donald served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, retiring after 23 ½ years...
Donna Sollenberger
Aug 14, 2024
Donna V. Sollenberger (nee Reichard), 83, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024. Donna was born on July 19, 1941 in Carlisle, PA. She is survived by her spouse, Paul A. Sollenberger, her brother, Lester Bradley Reichard (Joann), her children, Jeff Reichard (D. Shannon), Todd Sollenberger (Kate), Aimee Frye, her grandchildren Hannah (Tyler) Ainge, Joshua Sollenberger (Amanda Schmidt), Jacob Bare,...
Judy A. Waggoner
Aug 12, 2024
Judy Waggoner, 74, of Newville, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at Forest Park Nursing & Rehab.
Born in Boiling Springs, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Evelyn (Sheriff) Barrick and the wife of 54 years to Robert V. Waggoner.
Judy worked for over 20 years as a Surgical Counselor for Kilmore Associates. She enjoyed quilting, camping and riding her...
Carolyn Sue Palmer
Aug 11, 2024
Carolyn Sue Palmer age, 72 passed on August 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born Friday August 17, 1951, in Canoe, Kentucky to the late Donald and Callie (Hall) Turner.
Carolyn was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. She retired from Highmark Blue Shield. She was an avid traveler visiting many countries. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading,...
Doris Jean Horn
Aug 9, 2024
Doris Jean Horn, 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday August 9, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Doris was the daughter of the late Virginia Dunkleberger, James Dunkleberger, and Richard Whisler.
Doris is survived by her husband of 61 years, Arthur E. Horn Sr. Two daughters, Kimberly (Ronald) Hicks, Carlisle, Teresa A....
Sylvia M. Miller
Aug 8, 2024
Sylvia M. (O'Hara) Miller, 95, of Carlisle, entered into rest on August 8th, 2024. Sylvia was born on March 28th, 1929, in Carlisle, PA. She is survived by her children, Linda Hill (Harvey), Marlene Seaman (David), Rusty Miller, Jeffrey Miller (Laurie), her 11 grandchildren, her 20 great-grandchildren, and her 2 great-greatgrandchildren.
Sylvia was a member of the Miller House Church of...
Isabelle L. Travitz
Aug 7, 2024
Isabelle Travitz, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her residence at the age of 90 while surrounded by her loving family. Born February 4, 1934, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late John Charles and Anna M. (Hege) Moffitt. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Walton Travitz, Jr.
Isabelle was known by her...
David A. Stotz
Aug 7, 2024
David A. Stotz, 85, of Marietta passed away on August 7th, 2024. David was born on November 30th, 1938 in Marietta, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, E. Sharon (Jones) Stotz, and his brothers, Earl, Jack, Harold, and Abraham Stotz. He is survived by his daughters, Diana Boswa (Jacob), Irene Arnold (Wilbur Sr.), Sherry Stotz, Rose...
Larry B. Black
Aug 6, 2024
Larry B. Black, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he was being cared for Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 81 years old.
Larry was born in Gettysburg, PA on May 23, 1943, the son of the late Lawrence and Marian (Miller) Black. He was a graduate of Carlisle High School...
Claire Emma Gould Williams
Aug 6, 2024
Claire Emma Gould Williams, 93, formerly of Chatham and Chester, NJ, passed away on August 6, 2024 in Pennsylvania.
Born November 1, 1930, in Newark, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Clifford L. Gould and the late Madeline G. Tardy Gould Wagner.
Claire grew up in Maplewood, NJ and graduated from Columbia High School, class of 1948. She met her...
Michael L. Smith
Aug 5, 2024
Mike was born in Encino, California, and spent his youth in Simi Valley, California until he went into the Air Force after high school. As a kid he loved his baseball and even pitched a perfect game at one. He enjoyed putting models together in his spare time. Even to this day he spent time with his grandson Liam working...
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