Obituaries
Mary Barno
Aug 9, 2025
Mary Louise Barno, 96, passed away peacefully in Carlisle, PA on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Born in Little Meadows, PA, Mary was the youngest daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Fitzgerald) Murphy and the wife of the late William F. Barno, who passed away in 2009. They were happily married for 57 years.
Mary is survived by five children, David (Susan)...
Frank Burtrum Robinson III
Aug 7, 2025
Frank Burtrum Robinson III, lovingly known as "Bull", of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2025, at the tender age of two, surrounded by his loving family. Though his time with us was far too short, Bull brought immeasurable joy, love, and laughter to all who knew him.
He was the light of his family's life - a spirited...
Lisa Shamro
Aug 7, 2025
Lisa Kathleen Shamro, 64, of Harrisburg, PA — formerly of Mount Holly Springs and Carlisle — passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, with one of her closest friends by her side.
Born on a Wednesday, April 12, 1961, at the old Carlisle Hospital on Parker Street, Lisa was the treasured daughter of Betty Carole Shamro (Johns) and Joseph Albert Shamro,...
David C. Rinker, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
David C. Rinker, Jr., 77, of Carlisle, died Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Green Ridge Village, Newville.
Born in Hanover, he was the son of the late David and Elizabeth (Warner) Rinker and husband of the late Linda (Raudabaugh) Rinker, who passed away January 23, 2024.
David graduated from Bermudian Springs High School, class of 1967 where he was actively involved in...
Sherry Lee Bailey
Aug 1, 2025
Sherry Lee Bailey, devoted wife and Christian, cherished mother and grandmother, and loyal friend, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2025 at the age of 63.
Sherry was born and raised in Mechanicsburg along side her younger siblings. Most days you could find her up in a tree reading a book, or playing games with the neighborhood kids...
Margaret Truxal
Jul 30, 2025
Margaret Rose Truxal, 77, of Carlisle, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.
Margaret was born in Pittsburgh on July 9th, 1948, to the late John and Imelda (Pelletier) Newkam.
Margaret is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bruce Truxal, her daughter, Katrina Truxal, her son, Jonathan Truxal (Rachel), her grandchildren, Linneah Baughman, Amber Baughman, Jarret...
Alverta Thrush
Jul 29, 2025
Alverta Thrush, 96, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at The Church of God Home.
Born October 15, 1928 in Newville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Chestnut) Barrick.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, daughter Arlene, grandson Shane Ford and son-in-law Russell Ford.
Alverta is survived by her four daughters: Paula Sheffer, Sharon Gensler...
Brian James Anderson
Jul 29, 2025
Brian James Anderson, 51, of Mechanicsburg passed away at his home on July 29, 2025. He went home to his heavenly father surrounded by his family.
Brian was born in Carlisle, PA on Tuesday September 4, 1973, to Kenneth Anderson and the late Joan (Haynes) Anderson. He was a member of the of Cumberland Valley High School Class of 1992 where...
Lois Jean Evans
Jul 28, 2025
Lois Jean Evans, 87, passed away on July 28, 2025, at Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle. Born on March 13, 1938, in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of Glenn and Sarah (Hoffman) Klinger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Evans Jr.; her parents; two sisters; and one brother.
She is survived by her sister Mary Shumate; daughter Karen...
Betty Moser
Jul 27, 2025
Betty Jane “Betz” Moser, affectionately known to many as “MomMom”, passed away in her home on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the age of 88, with her loving family by her side.
She was born March ll, 1937, in Landsdale, PA to the late Roy B. and Alma Viola (Reeser) Ludwig, and was the wife of the late Raymond E. Moser...
David L. Williams
Jul 26, 2025
David Lee Williams, age 71, died on July 26, 2025, at his home in Carlisle, PA with his wife by his side.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Julia Foley of Carlisle, PA, his loving daughters Carey Boughton Williams (husband Jed Jenny) of Sparks, MD, Ashley McDonald Williams of Irvington, VA and his adoring grandsons, Stellan Boughton Jenny and Wilke...
Dr. Robert A. Hollen
Jul 25, 2025
Dr. Robert A. Hollen, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on July 25th, 2025. The good doctor was known by many different names to many different people. Some of his more common monikers were: Bob, Doctor Bob, Doc Hollen, Red, and Pappy Doctor.
Robert was born in Blandburg, PA, on November 6th, 1932, to the late Arthur and Edna (Swan) Hollen.
Robert is...
Joan Duncan Adams
Jul 25, 2025
Joan Duncan Adams was born January 11, 1952, in Geneva, Switzerland. She died July 25, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was a graduate of Carlisle High School and Shippensburg University. She furthered her education at Penn State University where she was awarded a master’s degree in Curriculum and afterwards a Ph.D. in Adult Education.
Joan is survived by her brother,...
Stewart Heishman
Jul 24, 2025
Stewart A. Heishman, 95, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on July 24th, 2025.
Born on February 15th. 1930, in Carlisle, PA, Stewart is the son of the late Minnie and Robert Heishman.
Stewart is survived by his wife of 72 years, Jean (Deitch) Heishman. He is also survived by his daughter in law, Shonna Heishman, his 3 grandchildren, Sarah Eleftheratos (FL), Hannah...
Donald Charles Simmons
Jul 24, 2025
Donald C. Simmons, 89, of Carlisle, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 24th, 2025.
Born in Ford Cliff, PA, on August 28th, 1935, Donald is the son of the late Robert and Esther Simmons.
Donald is preceded in death by his mother and father, 8 brothers, and 1 sister.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 68...
Mary Smith
Jul 23, 2025
Mary Alice Smith, 89, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital. Born on September 8, 1935, in Kane, PA, she was the cherished daughter of Arch and Alice Hermann. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dr. Richard K. (Dick) Smith.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her three...
Robert W. Black
Jul 23, 2025
Soldier, historian, author, father, husband. Col. Robert W. Black passed away on July 23, 2025. He was born on June 15, 1929 in Carlisle, the son of Frank L. Black Sr. and Emma E. (Jones) Black. In 1932 his father, who was Chief Engineer at C.H. Masland Rug Mill in Carlisle, moved the family to a large farm on Route...
Thomas A. Rhen
Jul 22, 2025
Thomas A. Rhen, age 89, of Carlisle, PA went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2025. He peacefully entered life eternal with family by his side. Tom was born in Harrisburg, Pa, son of the late Paul and Katherine (Megonnell) Rhen.
Tom learned leadership, service and commitment as a teenager earning his Eagle Scout Award. He graduated from the...
Connor Charles Taverna
Jul 21, 2025
With heavy hearts and unmeasurable sorrow, we announce that our beloved Connor Charles Taverna entered into eternal rest on July 21, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family, friends, and his fellow officers in blue.
Connor was a brave warrior who spent over two years fighting Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive brain cancer. Though...
Nina Vogelsong
Jul 19, 2025
Nina M. Vogelsong, 84, of ShermansDale, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Premier at Perry Village.
Born in ShermanDale, she was the daughter of the late Sherwood and Martha (Shelley) Sheaffer, Sr. and the wife of 39 years to Robert Vogelsong.
Nina worked as a waitress but spent most of her life raising her children. She enjoyed painting by numbers.
In addition to...
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