Obituaries
Shirley Louise Snyder
Feb 2, 2026
Shirley Louise Snyder, of Carlisle, passed away at home on February 2, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on June 10, 1937, to the late Kenneth and Goldie (Shearer) Horn.
Shirley was known for her love of cleanliness, and she proudly worked as a housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed watching Nascar racing and football games.
She is survived by her siblings,...
John A. Manzione, Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
John A. Manzione, Jr., 96, of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania passed away on January 30, 2026, while resting peacefully at the Cumberland Crossing retirement community. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Manzione, his wife of 64 years, Jean LaCoy Manzione, his brother-in-law, Carl Schwarz, and his daughter-in-law, Beckie Machonis Manzione.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, John graduated...
Gregory S. Franko
Jan 30, 2026
Gregory S. Franko, 80, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Friday, January 30, 2026 at his residence.
Born December 27, 1945 in Butler, PA he was the son of the late Stephen and Alys (Armstrong) Franko and the husband of 58 years to Dian (Beale) Franko.
Gregory proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.
After a long career, he retired from...
Anna Mae "Ann" Mahoney
Jan 30, 2026
Anna Mae "Ann" Mahoney, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on January 30, 2026.
Born in Carlisle on November 2, 1943, Ann is the daughter of the late Bruce H. Lay and Martha E. (Brownawell) Lay.
Ann is a graduate of the Big Spring High School class of 1962. She then went on to work her entire career span as a secretary for...
Karin T. Bass
Jan 30, 2026
Karin T. Bass 79 of Carlisle, PA., passed away on January 30, 2026, at Forest Park Health Center. She was born on Tuesday December 3, 1946, in Vienne, Austria to William and Erna Trent. Karin was a registered nurse for over 35 years.
She is survived by her son Justin (wife Susan) Bass of Bunker Hill, WV., three grandchildren: Zachary (wife Melody)...
Cecelia M. Polite
Jan 28, 2026
Cecelia Maureen Polite affectionately known as “Celie” passed away on January 28, 2026, in Carlisle, PA surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in New York City on February 3, 1956, and was the 6th daughter of Richard and Dorothy Polite. Cecelia earned two bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and Sociology from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY. She also obtained...
Marie Annette Kuykendall
Jan 27, 2026
Marie Annette Kuykendall, 85, of Franklintown, passed away at Church of God Home on January 27, 2026.
Born on August 30, 1940, Marie is the daughter of the late Raymond and Thelma (Sheaffer) Conrad.
Marie is survived by her three children, Suzanne Heilman of Gardners, PA, Richard L. Kuykendall Jr., of Franklintown, PA, and Barbara Eppley, of Elizabethtown, PA, her 9 grandchildren,...
Joseph Eric Edstrom
Jan 26, 2026
Joseph Eric Edstrom 86 of Carlisle, PA., passed away on January 26, 2026, at Cumberland Crossings.
He was born on Tuesday January 31, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY to Eric H. and Alice T. (Coyne) Edstrom.
Joseph was a member of St. Patrick Church in Carlisle. He spent his working career in banking as the vice president of banking operations.
He is survived by...
Harry William "Bill" Casey
Jan 25, 2026
Harry William “Bill” Casey, 96, of Lakeland, FL, passed away peacefully in the company of loving family on January 25, 2026. He was the son of Harry William Casey and Thelma (Tait) Casey.
Bill was born in Rumford Maine, and resided in Rochester, NY and Wilmington, DE, before retiring to Lakeland.
After graduating high school, Bill served in the Army at Carlisle...
Denise Jan Peirce
Jan 25, 2026
Denise J. Peirce, 71, a devoted servant of God, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25th, 2026. While the family is much grieved, we take comfort knowing she is eternally home in the arms of Jesus. Denise exemplified a Christ-like love. She was kind, patient, forgiving and charitable. Denise built a legacy of generosity and...
Phillip Thompson
Jan 24, 2026
Phillip (Phil) E.Thompson, Colonel USAF (Ret.), passed away January 24, 2026 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He is survived by those "he considered the most important people in his life"; his wife, Janice Marks Thompson, his sons Stephen(Tami), Gregory(Megan), Michael(Laia) and six precious grandchildren: Connor, Luke, Mikaela, Elise, Liam, and Luc.
Born 85 years ago in Lodi ,Ohio he grew up on a...
Gloria M. Deihl
Jan 24, 2026
Gloria M. Deihl, 98, of Carlisle, passed away January 24, 2026, at home.
Born January 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd J. and Sara E. (Graham) Sowers and the wife of the late J. Kenneth Deihl.
Surviving Gloria are her daughters, Nancy Bie and Sandra Norman; sister, Sharon Hammaker; five grandchildren and one great grandson.
She was employed as...
Minnie K. Knouse
Jan 23, 2026
Minnie K. Knouse, 103, of Carlisle, passed away January 23, 2026, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.
Born January 20, 1923 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late William Z. and Alvah (Nickel) Keller. She was the wife of Warren Knouse Sr., whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children: Warren Knouse Jr. (Patricia), Nancy Stape,...
Donna J. Houser
Jan 21, 2026
Donna Jean Rabenstine Houser, 82, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on February 24, 1943, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Betty (Heltibridle) Rabenstine.
Donna grew up in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, where her love of music and learning first took root. She was...
Dale G Wickard
Jan 21, 2026
Dale Gilton Wickard, age 90, passed away on January 21st, 2026.
Born on March 11, 1935, in Carlisle, Dale is the son of the late James Gilton Wickard and Helen L. Wickard (Grimes), and the husband of the late Sarah J. Wickard (Albright.)
Dale is survived by his son, Dale G. Wickard II (Joyce E.), his daughter, Michele R. Rotz, his grandchildren,...
Jonathan W. Weldon
Jan 20, 2026
Jonathan W. Weldon, 52, of Carlisle, passed away January 20, 2026, at his home.
Born April 19, 1973, he is the son the late William L. Weldon and Beulah M. (Dum) Weldon, who survives. He is a 1991 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. He attended Lebanon School of Trucking and after receiving his CDL license, he was employed as a...
Fred B. Orris III
Jan 18, 2026
Fred B. Orris III, aged 82, of Carlisle, passed away on January 18th, 2026, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Carlisle, PA, on January 21st, 1943, Fred is the son of the late Fred Orris Jr. and Anna (Sheaffer) Orris.
Fred is survived by his daughter, Susan Bathavic (Jason Lyons.)
Fred is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years,...
Teresa M. Williams
Jan 18, 2026
Teresa M. Williams, 46, of Carlisle, passed away January 18, 2026, in Chambersburg after an extended illness.
Born February 2, 1979, she is the daughter of Roger and Christine (Yoannone) Williams who survive. Teresa is a 1997 graduate of Carlisle Senior High School and was previously employed at Allenbury as a waitress and a CNA at the Church of God Home...
Richard L. Fortney Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Richard L. Fortney Jr. (Rich), 62, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 18, 2026.
He was born in Carlisle, PA and was the son of the late Richard L. Fortney Sr. He was proceeded in death by his father and stepmother, Jeanette Fortney.
He was a 1981 graduate from Carlisle Senior High School. Rich was a former employee...
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