Obituaries
James J. Barefoot
May 10, 2023
James J. Barefoot, 93, of Carlisle, died peacefully at his home Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late James and Orpha Barefoot and the husband of 67 years to Myrna (Cox) Barefoot.
Jim served in the US Air Force, working as an Air Frame Repair Instructor.
He graduated from California State College of Pennsylvania in 1955...
Diana L. Prowell
May 9, 2023
Diana L. Prowell, 50, of Shermans Dale, PA passed away the morning of Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born April 8, 1973, in Saint Marys, PA to Suzann and Joseph Meyer, who survive. She is also survived by two brothers, Brian Meyer of Erie, PA (Margie) and...
Janice L. "Jan" Petrick
May 6, 2023
Janice L. “Jan” Petrick, 79, of Carlisle and formerly of Loysville, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
She was born August 5, 1943, in Renovo, PA to the late Calvin and Agnes Shearer.
Jan was a 1962 graduate of Dallastown High School and met her future husband in her second year at Penn State University....
Rebecca L. Kuntz
May 1, 2023
Rebecca L. Kuntz, 42, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home.
She was born December 2, 1980, in Carlisle to Steven and Lois A. (Mineo) Kuntz of Carlisle.
Rebecca was a 1999 graduate of Carlisle High School. She accepted a job with PSECU in 2008 and was employed as a manager. Rebecca loved her daughters and...
Earl E. Yohn
May 1, 2023
Earl E. Yohn, 83, of Shermans Dale, died Monday, May 1, 2023, at UPMC West Shore.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Luther and Sara (Rider) Yohn.
Earl proudly served in the US Air Force from 1957-1960.
He was a very accomplished bowler, traveling extensively to participate in matches. He still holds the house record of 879 at ABC...
Barbara J. Gilbert
Apr 30, 2023
Barbara J. Gilbert, 84, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at UPMC West Shore.
She was born August 21, 1938, in Easton, PA to the late Lewis and Marguerite (Smith) Crull.
Barbara graduated in 1956 as the valedictorian of the former Green Park High School in Perry County. She was employed by the former USF&G Insurance Company as a...
Matthew Daniel Mccorkel
Apr 30, 2023
Matthew Daniel McCorkel, age 32, of Carlisle, PA, transitioned tragically as a result of an automobile accident on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born on December 18, 1990, in Harrisburg, PA to Joseph B. and Susan J. (Metzger) McCorkel.
Matthew loved the outdoors, attending music shows and festivals. His mischievousness and sense of humor were legendary.
In addition to his parents,...
Patricia L. Newhart
Apr 29, 2023
Patricia L. Newhart, age 73, formerly of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away peacefully Saturday, April 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bainbridge, OH on September 22, 1949, to the late Earl and Marilyn (Yaxley) Greaves.
From the farm fields of Ohio, to the sands of Saudi Arabia, to the piazzas of Italy, and to the mountains of...
Bernard J. Smith
Apr 29, 2023
Bernard J. Smith, of Carlisle, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 72 and husband of almost 50 years to Carol A. (Leventry) Smith.
Born in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late John and Nora (Nelligan) Smith.
Bernie proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, serving as an Army...
Paul A. Wagner
Apr 29, 2023
Paul A Wagner, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home in Carlisle, PA on April 29 2023. He was born on June 13 1930 in Newville, PA to the late Kenneth E Wagner and Clara E (Jumper).
Paul worked for Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens cemetery in Carlisle for many years. He Served our country Honorably...
Elizabeth B. Smith
Apr 28, 2023
Elizabeth B. Smith, 79, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born April 13, 1944 in Johnstown to the late Clarence and Mary Elizabeth (Lindsay) Butterworth.
Elizabeth was an active member of Second Presbyterian Church. She served as a deacon, a stephen minister, and was a former Sunday school teacher. Elizabeth was...
John S. Farrance
Apr 27, 2023
John S. Farrance, age 74, of Boiling Springs PA, passed away at home on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was born December 12, 1948, in Healdsburg, CA to the late Blair Farrance and Wilma Jerve (Stanley) Farrance.
John was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran having served as a Chief Warrant Officer 2. He was a Dustoff 61 283rd Medical Detachment...
Ruby Jean Garland
Apr 26, 2023
Ruby Jean Garland, 64, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at UMPC Hanover.
She was born April 29, 1958, in Baltimore, MD to the late Ralph and Darline (Walker) Garland.
Ruby was a very positive, outgoing woman who had the ability to make anyone laugh. She enjoyed shopping, going to yard sales, working puzzles, cooking, baking, and spending time...
Nelson H. Myers, Jr.
Apr 25, 2023
Nelson H. “Tweet” Myers, Jr., 76, of Newville, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.
He was born December 22, 1946, in Huntingdon to the late Nelson H. Sr. and Ethel L. (Mills) Myers.
Nelson was a 1964 graduate of Captain Jack High School in Mount Union, PA. He retired from Northwest Savings Bank after a 45-year career. Tweet...
Charles Myers
Apr 22, 2023
Charles "Dog" Edward Myers, 65 of Carlisle, PA passed away on April 22, 2023 after a battle with lung cancer.
He was preceded by his parents, Helen & Mervin Myers, brother, Sammy, and niece, Beth.
He is survived by his sister, Francis Garman (husband John), daughter, Tiffany Hernandez, three grandsons, Devante Floyd (Megan Schmitt), Quinton & Jayden Hernandez, great granddaughter, Paisley Floyd,...
Joyce L. Ferguson
Apr 17, 2023
Joyce L. Ferguson, 79, of Spring Grove, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at UPMC Hanover.
She was born November 1, 1943, in Bedford to the late Franklin and Elizabeth (Eichelberger) Foor.
Joyce was always busy and enjoyed interacting with people. She had a very outgoing personality that made you feel she was your friend as soon as you met her....
Linda J. Hockenberry
Apr 12, 2023
Linda J. Hockenberry, 73, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle.
Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Armina (Holtry) Hershey and the wife of 37 years to Norman Hockenberry.
Linda was an active member of Letort United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by brothers: William Hershey, Sr., Gerald Hershey,...
Donald E. Baker
Apr 10, 2023
Donald E. Baker, 70, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.
He was born February 11, 1953, in Carlisle to the late Lawrence Eugene and Betty Ann (Weigle) Baker.
Donald was a graduate of Carlisle High School with the class of 1972. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era....
Margaret Helen Hoffman
Apr 8, 2023
Margaret Helen Hoffman, 82, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at her residence.
She was born June 20, 1940, in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles Louis and Margaret Helen (Fitzpatrick) Schwartz. Margaret was the widow of William C. Hoffman Sr. who passed away in 2013.
Margaret was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Church in Mechanicsburg, where...
Pauline Elizabeth Anderson
Apr 8, 2023
Pauline Elizabeth (Shenk) Anderson, 96, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, entered into eternal life on April 8, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Anderson, Sr., whom she married on February 26, 1949, at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Kingstown, Pennsylvania.
The youngest of nine children, Pauline was born on...
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