Obituaries

Emelia "Mia" Yencha

Emelia "Mia" Yencha

Mar 23, 2023

Emelia “Mia” Yencha, 18, died tragically Thursday, March 23, 2023 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born in West Allis, Wisconsin, she is the daughter of Andrew Yencha and Heather Couch.

Mia was a Senior at Carlisle High School where, after graduation, she had hoped to pursue a career in animal welfare, wild and domestic, something she was very passionate about. She was also a...

Laliene "Leenie"  Kell Mcmanus

Laliene "Leenie" Kell Mcmanus

Mar 20, 2023

Laliene “Leenie” Kell McManus formerly of Boiling Springs, passed away on March 20, 2023, in New Port Richey, FL at the age of 98. Born on May 6,1924, she was the daughter of Harper F. Kell and Mary Bender Kell. She was preceded in death by Marlin David McManus, her husband of 57 years and her sister Doris Wetzel of...

Lewis Meyers

Lewis Meyers

Mar 19, 2023

Lewis Meyers Sr, age 95, of Boiling Springs, PA, passed away in hospice at Green Ridge Village in Newville, PA on March 19, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Harry and Irene Meyers.

He joined the Army in 1951, was commissioned through Officer Candidate School, and served as a platoon leader...

Paul Joseph Flores

Paul Joseph Flores

Mar 16, 2023

Paul Joseph Flores age 64 passed away March 16, 2023 at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, NY. He was born February 21, 1959 in Ayer, Massachusetts, the son of Manuel and Luz Maria (Bennett) Flores.

Paul’s family will remember him as a loving son, and brother and uncle who was an Angel sent from Heaven to brighten the lives of his...

Jamie M. Hays

Jamie M. Hays

Mar 16, 2023

Jamie Michael Hays left us to be with The Lord in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 16, 2023. Jamie was born on April 24, 1974 at Carlisle Hospital to Wendy Kelso Sheaffer and the late Randy A. Hays.

Jamie is survived by his loving wife, Gina Hoover Hays, daughters Angie and Desarae, grandchildren Aubri, Jaiden, and Ma’Kai, his mother...

Elizabeth S. Masland

Elizabeth S. Masland

Mar 15, 2023

Elizabeth Strayer Masland, the matriarch who loved her extensive family and the outdoors, died on March 15, 2023 in her native Carlisle. She was 101.

Bets, as she was known, was born in Carlisle Hospital near the outset of the Roaring 20s – on Dec. 30, 1921. She knew the man who would become her husband – David S. Masland –...

Shirley A. Brown

Shirley A. Brown

Mar 13, 2023

Shirley A. Brown age 87 of Carlisle passed away on Monday March 13, 2023 at UPMC West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA. She was born November 3, 1935 in her grandmother’s home in Peach Glen, PA. to the late Anna M. and William E. Snyder Sr.

Shirley was a longtime resident of Carlisle where she worked at the F.W. Woolworth Store...

Mildred A.  Otstot

Mildred A. Otstot

Mar 12, 2023

Mildred (Millie) Otstot, 99, passed away March 12, 2023, at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 76 years, James (Jim) Otstot. Born in 1923 in Bloserville, Pennsylvania, Mildred was the daughter of the late Clarence and Rebecca Jumper.

After her graduation from Newville High School, Millie attended Penn Central Business School for secretarial...

Mitchel "Mike" B. Kaufman

Mitchel "Mike" B. Kaufman

Mar 12, 2023

    1st Sgt Mitchel “Mike” B. Kaufman U.S. Army (Retired) age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center. Mike was born in Orlando, Florida on November 22, 1951 to the late Irving and Jewel Donna (Simon) Kaufman.

    Mike retired in June, 2003 while assigned to the 10th Mountain Division Army Band at Fort Drum, New York,...

Jesusa G. "Susan" Santos

Jesusa G. "Susan" Santos

Mar 10, 2023

Jesusa G. “Susan” Santos, 59, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 10, 2023, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

She was born January 5, 1964, in Makati City, Philippines to the late Felino and Pacita (Ramirez) Garcia.

Susan was a devout catholic with an unwavering faith who attended mass daily. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg. Susan...

Roberta  J.  Cooper

Roberta J. Cooper

Mar 9, 2023

Roberta J. Cooper, 65, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.

She was born September 28, 1957, to Dorothy May (Wileman) Gutshall of Shermans Dale and the late Robert Cramer.

Roberta was a hardworking, fun-loving lady. She enjoyed going to the casino, watching dirt track races, and playing BINGO with her mother. She was a huge fan...

Grantland  J.  Hogan

Grantland J. Hogan

Mar 8, 2023

Grantland J. Hogan, 66, of Gardners, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 27, 1956, in Harrisburg to the late Jack Hogan and Geraldine (Snyder) Hughes.

Grantland was always interested in history and took every opportunity to read and learn more about our past. He enjoyed spending time reminiscing with friends and going out to...

Ronald  L. "Mac"  Mckillip

Ronald L. "Mac" Mckillip

Mar 6, 2023

Ronald L. “Mac” McKillip, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Thornwald Home.

He was born June 9, 1932, in Carlisle to the late Micleada L. (McKillip) McCurdy.

Mac was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1950. He honorably served his country in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 40 years before retiring. Mac later worked...

Lisa  M.  Line

Lisa M. Line

Mar 5, 2023

Lisa M. Line, 49, of Carlisle, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her home.

She was born March 18, 1973, in Carlisle to Marty (Snyder) Line of Carlisle and Richard Line of Boiling Springs.

Lisa was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1991. She earned an associates degree from Bradley Academy of...

Betty A. Hurley

Betty A. Hurley

Mar 4, 2023

Betty A. Hurley, age 87, of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Donald H. Hurley, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at home. She was born on August 6, 1935, in Carlisle to the late Kenneth and Grace (Lambert) Smeigh.

Betty retired in 2022 from the Gulf gas station in Carlisle after 22 years working as a cashier. She was...

 Dr. Thomas Jeffrey Green

Dr. Thomas Jeffrey Green

Mar 2, 2023

Dr. Thomas Jeffrey Green, MD, passed away on March 2, 2023. Dr. Green, fondly known as “Pappy,” was born to Alfred V. and Maletha (Claar) Green in Johnstown, PA. Dr. Green was a graduate of Lilly-Washington High School, Gettysburg College (member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and the Gettysburg Choir), and Jefferson Medical College (member of Kappa Beta Phi and...

Emma Castagnari "Cass" Garfola

Emma Castagnari "Cass" Garfola

Feb 28, 2023

Emma Castagnari “Cass” Garfola passed away quietly on February 28, 2023, surrounded by her children.

Born September 24, 1927, Emma was raised in Yatesboro, PA, and attended Cowanshannock High School and the McKeesport School of Nursing. Later in life, she earned her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Nursing, continuing the career that spanned many decades.

Emma’s favorite names were Wife, Mom, Nona,...

Kevin John Cooney

Kevin John Cooney

Feb 28, 2023

Kevin John Cooney Age 69 passed away on February 28, 2023 in Carlisle, PA. He was born January 6,

1954 in Mineola, NY son of the late Henry M. and Catherine (O’Brien) Cooney.

Kevin served our Country Honorably in the US Navy where he served on the US Forrestal(CV 59) and

worked in the control tower of an Aircraft Carrier and took photographs...

Cloyd M. Hull, Jr.

Cloyd M. Hull, Jr.

Feb 26, 2023

Cloyd M. Hull, Jr., 84, of Marysville, PA., passed away peacefully at home, as he wished, on Feb. 26.

Cloyd is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Bonnie Jo Hull, née Witmer, whom he met in Carlisle while cruising in his ’67 Mustang before boldly proposing mere weeks later.

He is also survived by his daughter, Kathryn L. (Leandro) Fletes...

Debra Gene Cottrell

Debra Gene Cottrell

Feb 26, 2023

Debra Gene Cottrell age 55 passed away February 26, 2023 in Carlisle, PA. She was born July 23, 1967 at the Lemoore Naval Air Station in Lemoore, California, daughter of Richard Leonard and Sharon(Moeller) Cottrell.

She will be remembered by her family as a loving mother who loved spending time with her family.

Debra is survived by her son Brantley, her mother...