Obituaries

Esther Irene Wert

Esther Irene Wert

Jul 19, 2022

Esther Irene Wert age 90, passed away in Boiling Springs, PA on July 19, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John William and Esther Rae (Ensminger) Thumma. Esther was very active in her church known as the Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church (The Meeting House). She was involved, devoted and dedicated her life to her church. Where she...

Eileen  J. Heberlig

Eileen J. Heberlig

Jul 18, 2022

Eileen J. Heberlig, 80, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday July 18, 2022. She was born October 13, 1941 to the late John Snyder and Tressie (Keck) Snyder. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Bear (husband Troy), her son John Heberlig (wife Heidi), sisters Shirley Delp (husband Merle), Patsy Shover, Judy Hershey (husband William) and Sandra Snyder (husband Tom),...

Shirley Irene Salisbury

Shirley Irene Salisbury

Jul 18, 2022

Shirley Salisbury age 81, passed away on July 18, 2022 at her home in Carlisle, PA. she was the daughter of the late Martin and Kathryn Dietz (Duncan). Shirley was born September 14, 1940, in Donnelly Town, PA. Shirley worked in the clothing industry as a seamstress before her retirement. Her family will remember her fondly as a loving mother,...

Jackie L. Menz

Jackie L. Menz

Jul 17, 2022

Jackie L. Menz, 70, of Carlisle passed away on July 17, 2022 at her home. Jackie was born to parents, Jack and Helen Cline, on May 21, 1952, in Columbus Ohio. She was the second of eight children, and is survived by her six sisters, Kathy Gothard, Vicki Miller, Cindy Saving, Kristine Strawser, Connie McKee, and Molly Bukky, and her...

Claire M. Brehm

Claire M. Brehm

Jul 17, 2022

Claire M. Brehm, 87, passed away July 17, 2022, at home in Carlisle. She was born in 1934 in Wilkes Barre, PA, daughter of the late James and Ruth Murray. Claire was married to Carroll (Brehmie) Brehm from 1954 till his passing in 1987. Claire was preceded in death by her brother James Murray. She moved to Carlisle in 1952...

Stanly C. Chaplinski

Stanly C. Chaplinski

Jul 16, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Stanly C. “Chappy” Chaplinski, 77, announces his sudden passing Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was born in Carlisle on July 3, 1945 to the late Anthony W. and Bessie M. Green Chaplinski. He graduated from Carlisle High School, class of 1964. Stan is survived by his wife, Cathy (Teter) Chaplinski, with...

Esther Jean Adams

Esther Jean Adams

Jul 14, 2022

Esther “Jean” (Weibley-Morrow) Adams, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William A. and Nellie E. (Murray) Weibley, of Loysville, PA. Jean graduated from Green Park Union High School, Class of 1949. Her employment included the Tressler Print Shop, First National Bank of Loysville and working...

Betty  J.  Carey

Betty J. Carey

Jul 10, 2022

Betty J. Carey, 84, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at her home. She was born June 6, 1938, in Frackville to the late William H. and Kathryn (Evans) Blackwell. Betty and her family moved many times over the years because of her ex-husband’s military career before eventually settling in the Carlisle area 50 years...

Arlene Mae Group

Arlene Mae Group

Jul 9, 2022

Arlene Mae Group, age 95, entered into eternal rest on Saturday July 9, 2022 at Thornwald Home. Arlene was born June 16, 1927 in Boiling Springs, where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of Earl and Nellie Kunkle. Arlene is survived by her daughter Kim Hely and her husband Dan; grandsons Benjamin Rutz and his daughter...

Dolores A. Loy

Dolores A. Loy

Jul 8, 2022

Dolores A. Loy age 89 passed away July 8, 2022 in Carlisle PA. She was born March 15, 1933 in Oakville, PA. daughter of Clarence and Mary (Shank) Heberlig. Dolores worked as a teacher’s aide in the Capitol Area Intermediate Unit before her retirement. She will be remembered fondly by her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great...

Jeanette  M.  Sheffield

Jeanette M. Sheffield

Jul 3, 2022

Jeanette M. Sheffield, 94, of Carlisle, PA passed away on July 3, 2022, at Church of God Nursing Home. She was born and raised in Crestview, Florida daughter of Columbus Shellie Matthews and Myrtice Scott Webb Matthews. She was a graduate of Crestview High School and attended Florida State University and Stetson University. She worked for the government for many...

Franklin  M.  Rode

Franklin M. Rode

Jul 1, 2022

Franklin M. “Frank” Rode, 76, of Harrisburg and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born November 2, 1945, in Highspire to the late Charles and Frances (Dupler) Rode. Frank worked most of his adult life at Food Lion. Franklin is survived by one brother, Albert (wife Patricia)...

Karen Denise Jones

Karen Denise Jones

Jun 30, 2022

Karen Denise Jones age 61, passed away June 30, 2022 in Mechanicsburg, PA she was born April 11, 1961 in Chambersburg, PA. she was the daughter of the late Frank and Patricia (Reed) Crowder. Karen’s family will remember her fondly as a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She worked for the Depot in New Cumberland as a forklift driver...

Dorothy A. Kelley

Dorothy A. Kelley

Jun 27, 2022

Dorothy A. Kelley, 89, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Harvey Kelley, who passed away in 2009. Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late W. Russel and Lydia Morton Stone. Dorothy retired after 22 years as a tire builder at Tire and Rubber. She was...

Stephen C. Sobotta

Stephen C. Sobotta

Jun 27, 2022

Col. Stephen C. Sobotta, retired U.S. Army, passed away June 27, 2022, at the age of 56. He was born in Normal, Illinois to parents Donald Sobotta and Donna (Karr) Jurenas. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Finnegan); Children, Nicholas (Stephanie), Matthew (Elizabeth), Katherine (Duane Kelso) and Margaret; mother, Donna Jurenas; and grandchildren, Raegan and Ryan. Stephen retired as...

Jacquelyn  A. "Jackie" Grecek

Jacquelyn A. "Jackie" Grecek

Jun 26, 2022

Jacquelyn A. “Jackie” Grecek, 57, of Newville, passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022, at UPMC West Shore. She was born November 17, 1964, in Altoona to Theodore J. (wife Linda) Szuhaj Jr. of Jersey Shore and RoseAnn (husband Gene) Crum of Homosassa, FL. Jackie had a personality that was larger than life and lived each day to its fullest....

James L. Tandle

James L. Tandle

Jun 26, 2022

It is with great sadness that, at age 67, Jim passed away in the comfort of his home on June 26, 2022, with his wife by his side after battling Pancreatic Cancer. Jim was born in Geneva, NY on December 21, 1954, and grew up in the Phelps, NY area graduating from Midlakes High School in 1973. He attended SUNY...

Maynard Leon Brandt

Maynard Leon Brandt

Jun 25, 2022

Maynard Leon Brandt age 97, passed away June 25, 2022 in Mechanicsburg, PA. He was born March 31, 1925 in Carlisle, PA. son of the late D.K. and Emma Jane (Hippensteel) Brandt. Maynard graduated in 1943 from Carlisle High School. He was a World War II US Army veteran who served in the US Army Air Corps and served in...

Lyle  H.  King

Lyle H. King

Jun 22, 2022

Lyle H. King, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Green Ridge Village. He was born June 21,1930 in Mason City, IA to the late Lyle Henry and Margaret Leone (Pittenger) King. Lyle honorably served his country in the US Army. He was proud to have served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Lyle earned a...

Ricky A. Mckee

Ricky A. Mckee

Jun 22, 2022

Ricky A. McKee, age 52, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Rush Township, PA. He was born April 17, 1970, in Carlisle, PA to Robert S. McKee, Jr. and the late Crystal J. (Martin) McKee. He is survived by his partner Amanda J. Mitchell of Manheim, PA; siblings Jane M. Poth and her husband Daniel...