Obituaries
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...
Edith I. Macdonald
Apr 6, 2023
Edith Ines Macdonald nee Krehbiel passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband Allan Leroy Macdonald, Sr., her son James Todd Macdonald, and her two brothers, John and Fred Krehbiel.
Edith is survived by her four loving children, Allan, Brian, George, and Edith Macdonald; one sister, Ines Elizabeth Press; one grandson, Sean (wife Laura) Macdonald;...
Logan Parrish
Apr 6, 2023
Logan Wayne Parrish, 21, of Elliottsburg, tragically died Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Born December 25, 2001 in Carlisle, he was the son of Dennis and Jill (Hurley) Parrish.
Logan was a graduate of West Perry High School, class of 2020 and a member of both the New Bloomfield and Belleville Fire Companies.
Logan will be remembered for his loving heart. He loved his...
Marcia J. Cederlund
Apr 4, 2023
Marcia J. Cederlund, age 77 of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Wayne B. Cederlund, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2023, at the Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 5, 1945, in Worcester, MA to the late John Bell and June H. (Andrews) Bergeron-Setaro.
Marcia enjoyed oil painting, ceramics, and monster movies, especially Godzilla and King Kong.
She...
James F. Goodman
Apr 2, 2023
James F. Goodman, age 91, of Carlisle, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was born March 30, 1932, in New York, NY to the late James A. and Susan H (Scherer) Goodman.
James was a US Navy Korean War Veteran having served as a gunner aboard the USS Lake Champlain (CVA-39)....
Lillian B. Kingsborough
Apr 2, 2023
Lillian B. Kingsborough, 97, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in her home.
She was born April 15, 1925 in Greeley, CO to the late Jacob and Eva (Stricker) Betz. Lillian was the widow of Edgar L. Kingsborough who passed in 1989.
Lillian was a very hard worker all of her life and didn’t truly retire until the age...
Dr. Vanessa C. Broadnax
Mar 31, 2023
Dr. Vanessa C. Broadnax, 65, of Carlisle, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 31, 2023.
She was born June 8, 1957, in Bronx, NY to Cecil Haridell Broadnax and Virginia (Gould) Broadnax of Carlisle.
Vanessa valued education and was so proud to have earned her Doctor of Public Health degree from Capella University. She worked in food...



