Obituaries
Bertha M. Miller
Feb 13, 2025
Bertha Marie Miller, 92, of Carlisle, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle.
Born in Lower Frankford Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Stutzman) Minich and the wife of 71 years to Harold E. Miller, who passed away in 2022.
Bertha is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral service...
Charles McMurdy
Feb 10, 2025
Charles “Chuck” E. McMurdy III passed away in the early hours of February 10, 2025 surrounded by “his girls”: his wife of 33 years, Amy McMurdy and his two daughters, Megan and Kelly McMurdy. He is survived by his wife, Amy McMurdy; his daughters, Megan McMurdy (Spouse Trent George) and Kelly McMurdy; his father, Charles E. McMurdy II; his brother,...
Sarah E. Nealy
Feb 9, 2025
Sarah E. Nealy, 91, of Newville, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on Tuesday, July 25, 1933, in Hoernerstown, PA, to Thomas M. and Mary S. (Aungst) Patrick.
Sarah was a member of the Cumberland County Farm Women Group #22 and the Cumberland County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. She was also...
Daniel Lowell Stroud
Feb 8, 2025
Daniel L. Stroud, 49, of Linthicum, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8th, 2025.
Dan was born on June 3rd, 1975, in Carlisle, PA, to John and Donna (Cline) Stroud.
Dan is survived by his parents, John and Donna Stroud, his children, Lylah and Gabriel Stroud, his girlfriend, Stephanie McGehee and her children, whom he treated as his own, Luke McGehee,...
Sandra Lee Hukill
Feb 7, 2025
Sandra Lee Hukill, 85, passed away on February 7, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Born June 11, 1939, in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Galbraith) and William H Schlottman. Her father’s position with Fisher Body Division of General Motors Corporation took the family to Dearborn and Lansing, Michigan, Baltimore, Maryland and eventually to...
David Warner Hopcraft
Feb 7, 2025
David Warner Hopcraft, 76, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg.
He was born in Harrisburg on February 5, 1949, to the late Donald M. and Ann (Warner) Hopcraft.
He graduated from Boiling Springs High School and attended Gettysburg College and The Ohio State University. David owned and operated an insurance agency in Carlisle for many...
Mary Percival
Feb 7, 2025
Mary C. Percival, 85, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2025 at Cumberland Crossings.
Born on October 24th, 1939, in Richmond, VA, Mary is the daughter of the late William and Mary (Holman) Curd.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Lance Percival, whom she met when they were just 17 years old. She is also survived by her sons,...
Marlene R. Cockley
Feb 5, 2025
Marlene R. Cockley, 90, passed away on February 5, 2025, at her home in Carlisle, PA surrounded by her family.
She was born on Saturday February 10, 1934, in Harrisburg, PA, to Charles Travitz Sr and Mary M. McCoy.
Marlene worked in food service at the Carlisle School District. She was a member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church and was also...
Mary R. Halin
Jan 31, 2025
Mary R. Halin, 106, of Carlisle, died Friday, January 31, 2025 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.
Born in Brighton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Winifred (FOY) Rogan and beloved wife of 45 years to Colonel (Ret) Paul J. Halin, who passed away in 1990.
Mary is survived by her children: Ann H. Baran (John) of...
Charlotte Irene Brinkerhoff
Jan 29, 2025
Charlotte I. Brinkerhoff, 60, of York, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025.
Born on July 11th, 1964, in Carlisle, PA, Charlotte is the daughter of the late David and Nancy Brinkerhoff.
Charlotte is survived by a sister, Candy Marchio (Anthony), of Hanover, a sister, Evelyn Dahler (Wayne), of Hanover, a brother, Creeden Brinkerhoff (Sue), of Hanover, two nephews, Samuel and Andrew...
Elizabeth "Betty" Shine
Jan 29, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Shine, 90, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle, PA. The daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy West, Betty was born on June 29th, 1934, in Hartford, CT.
Betty is survived by her children, Daniel Shine of Middletown, RI, Mary Shine (Tom) of Staten Island, NY , Margaret Shine Campbell (Ray)...
Arthur J. Bierce
Jan 29, 2025
Arthur James Bierce, 71, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his residence.
Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Amos and Madeline (Berkman) Bierce and the husband of 28 years to Lora (Hazel) Bierce.
In addition to his wife, Arthur is survived by his daughter: Rachel Bierce, her significant other, Richard Lutz, III as well as...
Shirley Zeigler
Jan 24, 2025
Shirley L. Zeigler, 89, of Carlisle, died Friday, January 24, 2025 at Country Meadows in Mechanicsburg, PA
Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Robert Darhower and Dorothy Nickey and the wife of the late Lee Richard Zeigler, who passed away in 2020.
Shirley worked for 30 years at Messiah College, now Messiah University, in the accounting department.
She enjoyed...
Larry N. Kimmel
Jan 24, 2025
Larry Norman Kimmel 75, passed away at his home in Shermans Dale, PA on Friday January 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on Wednesday April 6, 1949, in Carlisle, PA., to Lewis and Marion (Shearer) Kimmel.
Larry proudly served his country in the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran.
He is survived by his three children: son, Timothy S. Kimmel (wife...
Barbara Williams
Jan 20, 2025
Barbara Jean Moore Williams was born September 12,1942 in Richmond, Virginia. Barbara is survived by her devoted and beloved husband and friend of 64+ years, Anthony R. Williams and three children: Michelle Diane Williams Daczkowski of Haymarket, Virginia, John Ruffin Williams of Warrenton, VA, and Kathryn Marie Williams Becraft of Providence Forge, VA. She had 13 grandchildren (Julie Becraft Shehan,...
Norma J. Ocker
Jan 20, 2025
Norma Jeanne Ocker age 78 passed away peacefully at the Sarah A. Todd nursing home in Carlisle, PA surrounded by family.
She was born on Monday July 15, 1946, in Chester, PA to Park Stewart.
Norma was a consultant for Mary Kay for over 30 years and for several years was a top saleswoman in Pennsylvania, being recognized by Mary Kay several...
Robert E. Durf
Jan 19, 2025
Robert Edward Durf, 71, of Mount Holly Springs, passed away on January 19th, 2025.
Robert was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on June 2nd, 1953, to the late Clarence and Rosie Durf.
Robert is preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother, Kenny Durf, his brother, Donny Durf, and his brother Leroy Durf.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 40...
Steven R. Weaver
Jan 18, 2025
Steven R. Weaver of Carlisle, PA., passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025, at his home.
Born on Wednesday October 29, 1958, to Sandra K. (Smith) Weaver and son to Jay A. Weaver.
Steven retired from Ross Stores Inc. and was a long time Carlisle resident.
He is survived by his sons: Neil A. (wife Lucie) Weaver of Hummelstown, PA., and Jesse P....
Hoyt D. Carns
Jan 17, 2025
Hoyt D. Carns, 85, 0f Carlisle, died Friday, January 17, 2025 at UPMC West Shore.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Elwood and Katherine (Coulson) Carns and husband of the late Beatrice Carns, who passed in 2024.
Hoyt previously worked at Smith’s Appliances and as a realtor but spent most of his life self employed as a TV...
JoAnn E. Burkholder
Jan 17, 2025
JoAnn E. Burkholder age 91 of Carlisle, PA., passed away at the Thornwald Home on January 17, 2025.
She was born in Carlisle, on Tuesday January 9, 1934, to Floyd M. and Mary C. (Boldoser) Rutz.
JoAnn graduated from Carlisle High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Newville Church of the Brethren.
JoAnn is survived by her loving...