Obituaries
Donald Laman
May 30, 2024
Donald R. Laman, 88, of Boiling Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30th, 2024. Donald was born on December 15th, 1935 to the late William and Eva (Kitner) Laman. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Marjorie (Renshaw) Laman, his three daughters, Debra Secrest, Cindy Diffenbaugh (John), Jeanne Young (David), one sister, and his...
Linda Sue Starner
May 30, 2024
Linda Sue Starner 74, of Carlisle, PA., passed away on Thursday May 30, 2024, at the Thornwald Home.
She was born in Carlisle, PA., on Sunday October 2, 1949, to the late Charles and Betty (Lehman) Williams. Linda retired from Cresline Plastic Pipe Co. several years ago after over 25 years of service.
Linda was married to William Starner...
Charles Donnelly
May 30, 2024
On May 30, 2024 Charles W. Donnelly Sr. went home to the Lord and to be with his wife who had passed 2 months before him. He was 95 years old. Chuck was born in a farmhouse off of 114 in Silver Spring Township on January 12, 1929 to Jesse and Cicely (Weldon) Donnelly both deceased. He had four siblings,...
Alma Mae Weaver
May 30, 2024
Alma Mae Weaver of Alexandria, VA., previously of Carlisle, PA., passed away on May 30, 2024.
She was born in Altoona, PA., on Sunday May 11, 1941, to the late Charles and the late Beulah (Casner) Swartz.
She is survived by her two stepsons, David (and wife Jan) Weaver of Mt. Gretna and John (and wife Caroline) Weaver of Newtown...
Esther S. Boltz
May 29, 2024
Esther Schroll Boltz, age 99, entered the arms of Jesus, May 29th just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday. She was a farm girl from Lancaster County who was a lover of sports, the beach, and her family. She loved her 3 children dearly and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her chicken pot pie and crunchy noodle...
Guillermo "Willie" Seguin
May 27, 2024
Guillermo “Willie” Seguin passed away May 27, 2024, at his Carlisle residence at the age of 67 while surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Guillermo and Olga (Gonzalez) Seguin. He was the loving husband of Dora M. (Guzman) Seguin with whom he enjoyed 22 years of marriage.
Born on December 17, 1956, in New York...
Shirley L. Mellinger
May 26, 2024
Shirley L. Mellinger, age 90 of Newville, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Born on April 13, 1934, in Carlisle, PA to the late Harry and the late Beatrice (Shearer) Galbraith.
Shirley loved spending time with her family, enjoyed camping and traveling to Florida. She loved to go square and round dancing with her husband George and...
Harry M. Trauger, Jr.
May 24, 2024
Harry M. Trauger, Jr., 84, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center. Born November 29, 1939 in Philadelphia, Harry was the son of the late Harry M. Trauger, Sr. and Margaret Wert Trauger. Harry was formerly married to Connie L. (Stover) Trauger, who preceded him in death November 10, 2022.
Surviving are three...
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...
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