Obituaries

Gayle W. Fry

Gayle W. Fry

Jan 3, 2022

Gayle W. Fry, 93, of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Frank L. Fry, passed away on January 3, 2022 at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle. Born October 2, 1928 in Carlisle to the late John Harold, Sr. and Mable K. (Byron) Wert. Along with her husband Frank, Gayle owned and operated Fry’s Farm Fresh Eggs and was a longtime...

Eleanor  J.  Herring

Eleanor J. Herring

Jan 1, 2022

Eleanor J. Herring, 91, of Carlisle, passed away while surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community. She was born March 12, 1930, in Shamokin, PA to the late William A. and Lottie (Hocking) Roadarmel. Eleanor was a 1948 graduate of Ralpho Township High School where she was a cheerleader. She was a...

Edgar H. "Ed" Whistler, Jr.

Edgar H. "Ed" Whistler, Jr.

Jan 1, 2022

Edgar H. “Ed” Whistler, Jr., 78, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was born November 23, 1943, in Carlisle to the late Edgar H., Sr. and Gladys (Mouers) Whistler. Ed was a true American patriot who served his country honorably in the United States Army for six years. He retired after 42 years with the...

Carla  J.  Jones

Carla J. Jones

Dec 31, 2021

Carla Jean Jones, 61, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital. She was born September 21, 1960, in Harrisburg to the late William Robert and Shirley Louise (Thornton) Jones. Carla was employed by Fry Communications for many years before her eventual retirement. She loved Jesus and was a faithful prayer warrior and encourager...

Thomas R. Roach

Thomas R. Roach

Dec 31, 2021

Thomas Ray "Tom" Roach, 75, passed away on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2021, with his family by his side. Tom is survived by his wife Karen Roach, his adored children- Celeste Rockwell, Zachary and Bailey Roach, Son-in-law Michael Rockwell, and granddaughter Morgan Rockwell. Tom was born May 12, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Robert and Melba...

Joseph  E.  Grabey

Joseph E. Grabey

Dec 31, 2021

Joseph E. Grabey, a resident of Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle, PA., passed peacefully December 31st, 2021, at the age of 92. Born in Valley View, PA., Joe and his younger sister, Mae, were raised by his maternal grandparents as one of 13 children in the home. Graduating from Tri-Valley High School, in 1948 he enlisted in the U.S. Air...

Cynthia  L.  Hinson

Cynthia L. Hinson

Dec 30, 2021

Cynthia L. Hinson, 69, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, with her family by her side at UPMC West Shore Hospital. She was born June 22, 1952, in Roaring Spring, PA to the late Robert O. and Joyce L. (Zimmerman) Winter. Cindy was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. She enjoyed a career of more than...

Nancy S. Strine

Nancy S. Strine

Dec 30, 2021

Nancy S. Strine, age 60, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born January 24, 1961, in Providence, RI to the late Edward M. and Rosie M. (Minich) Burton. Nancy married Jeffrey M. Strine on December 1, 1984 and moved to MI where they lived for four years before returning to Carlisle....

Donna Lee Miller (Over) Boyd

Donna Lee Miller (Over) Boyd

Dec 29, 2021

Donna Lee Miller (Over) Boyd, age 83, passed away peacefully at her family home on December 29, 2021. She is the daughter of the late James F. Miller, Sr., and Orpha Mae McGonigal Miller. Donna attended Carlisle High School and was a graduate of the Class of 1956. She is the mother of George “Skip” Over III and wife Cristal...

Dorothy Sheaffer

Dorothy Sheaffer

Dec 29, 2021

Dorothy Sheaffer,96, of Carlisle, PA and formerly of Philipsburg, PA, passed away at home where she lived with her daughter Deborah J. Sheaffer, Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Born April 12, 1925 in Woodward, PA, she was a daughter of George Thomas and Gladys Ann (Archer) Domanick. Dorothy worked at Knouse Foods in Peach Glen, PA until she retired. She liked...

Elizabeth  V. "Betty"  Gardner

Elizabeth V. "Betty" Gardner

Dec 28, 2021

Elizabeth V. “Betty” Gardner, 90, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home where she resided for the past eighteen months. She was born February 20, 1931, in Carlisle to the late Herbert L. and Romaine J. (Weaver) Lear. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Boiling Springs High School and later...

Della  (Diclaudio) Martinelli

Della (Diclaudio) Martinelli

Dec 26, 2021

Della (DiClaudio) Martinelli, 98, of Carlisle and formerly of Turtle Creek, died on Sunday, December 26, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was born September 5, 1923, in Blythedale, PA to the late Orfeo and Maria (Rosetti) DiClaudio. Della was the widow of Carlo Martinelli who passed in 1968. Della worked at Edgewood Country Club until her...

Janet  E.  Licate

Janet E. Licate

Dec 26, 2021

Janet E. Licate, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Forest Park Heath Center and Rehab. She was born September 1, 1939, in Gettysburg to the late John W. and Mary E. (Miller) Staiger. Janet was the widow of Joseph J. Licate who passed in 2008. She was a 1956 graduate of Gettysburg High School. Janet...

Katherine  (Kay) Strong

Katherine (Kay) Strong

Dec 25, 2021

Katherine (Kay) Strong died on Christmas day, 2021, two months shy of her 99th birthday. Born in Kansas farm country, she met her future husband (Roy) at Wichita State University. With the outset of World War II his medical school plans were set aside in favor of ROTC studies where Kay was departmental secretary. They were married in 1943 before...

Anthony L. "Tony" Klusman

Anthony L. "Tony" Klusman

Dec 23, 2021

Anthony L. “Tony” Klusman, age 55 of Carlisle, PA passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at UPMC West Shore. He was born September 19, 1966, in Lewisburg, PA to William A. and Joyce M. (Herman) Klusman. Tony was currently employed at Turner Hydraulics in Carlisle. He formerly worked at Besco Service Company and Exel Logistics. Tony was a member...

Paula Fantuzzi

Paula Fantuzzi

Dec 21, 2021

Paula Fantuzzi, age 90, of Carlisle, PA, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Born July 5, 1931, in Garfield, NJ, to the late Charles and Carmella (Vittoria) Vitale. Paula was in the hospitality profession and a homemaker. She was also a member to St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Allentown, PA. She is survived by her son Gregory C. Fantuzzi and...

Alice S. Morrison

Alice S. Morrison

Dec 20, 2021

Alice S. Morrison, 81, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born on February 11, 1940, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late G. Donald and Ethel P. (Brubaker) Miller. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. “Bob” Morrison, Sr. who died...

Mary M. Jones

Mary M. Jones

Dec 18, 2021

Mary M. Jones, age 89, of Boiling Springs, PA, wife of the late Charles Earl Jones, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was born December 18, 1932, in Carlisle to the late Harold K. and Myrtle M. (Evelhoch) Goodhart. Mary enjoyed puzzles, playing card games, bingo, yahtzee and spending time with family. She most especially loved her coffee...

Lois  P.  Dolly

Lois P. Dolly

Dec 18, 2021

Lois P. Dolly, 88, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital. She was born July 7, 1933, in Peru, WV to the late Jesse W. and Blanche C. (May) Dove and was the widow of Henry C. Dolly, Sr. Lois was a music lover and a guitarist who especially appreciated country...

Freeman P. Calaman

Freeman P. Calaman

Dec 16, 2021

Freeman P. Calaman, 78, of Carlisle, PA, husband of Loretta J. (Duncan) Calaman, passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2021. He was born June 24, 1943, in Carlisle to the late James P. and Mildred P. (Miller) Calaman. He is survived by his son Jeffrey P. Calaman and his wife Shannon Failor of Carlisle; stepdaughters Tawna Beichler of...