Obituaries

Harry  M.  Bruner

Harry M. Bruner

Dec 19, 2020

Harry M. Bruner, 89, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born February 2, 1931 in Loyalton to the late Harry Moore and Lucy (Travitz) Bruner Wingert and was the widower of Joyce L. (Sharp) Bruner. Harry was formerly employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. He retired after working 40...

David M. Auger

David M. Auger

Dec 19, 2020

Beloved son, brother, husband, and father, David Marshall Auger, age 41, of Carlisle, died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest, and passed on into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at his home. He was born at Fort Ord, CA, on September 7, 1979, to John David Auger and Nickie Ann (Schmitt) Auger, of Carlisle,...

Stephen  C.  Thornhill, Sr.

Stephen C. Thornhill, Sr.

Dec 18, 2020

Stephen C. Thornhill Sr., 73, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born January 10, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Orval and Jean (Hess) Thornhill. Stephen honorably served his country in the US Army. His service included two tours in Vietnam, each tour was ended when he was...

Eugene S. Willis

Eugene S. Willis

Dec 17, 2020

Eugene S. Willis, age 75 of Carlisle, passed away December 17, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital. Born December 3, 1945 in Califon, NJ, son of the late Lester and Anna (Hendershot) Willis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly A. (Matarazzo) Willis and brother, Lester Willis Jr. Gene was a truck driver, he enjoyed talking on...

Robert  Trimmer

Robert Trimmer

Dec 17, 2020

Robert A. “Bobby” Trimmer, 65, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born November 21, 1955 in Carlisle to the late Maurice and Myra (Stone) Trimmer. Bobby loved rocking in his rocking chair, swinging on the swing and listening to music. He attended UCP Alternatives for many years....

Russell L. Shank, Jr.

Russell L. Shank, Jr.

Dec 16, 2020

Russell L. Shank, Jr., age 91 of Carlisle, PA died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Carlisle, PA on June 21, 1929 to the late Russell L. and Clare Waugaman Shank and was the widower of Catherine Beam Shank. Russ had worked for the former Penna. Railroad and retired from Conrail as a train...

Richard W. Laughman

Richard W. Laughman

Dec 15, 2020

Richard W. Laughman, age 72, of Carlisle, PA died on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 of natural causes at his home. He was born in Carlisle, PA on July 24, 1948 to the late Harry Allen and Myrtle Bayer Laughman. Dick retired from the security department at Sysco. He was a graduate of the Big Spring High School Class of 1966...

Phillip  W.  Peters

Phillip W. Peters

Dec 15, 2020

Philip W. Peters, 41, of Gardners, died Wednesday December 15, 2020 in his home. Born January 3, 1979 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Earl H. and Janet Wolf Peters. He graduated from Boiling Springs High School. Phil worked at his family orchard, Peters Orchard, Gardners. Surviving are a brother, E. David Peters and his wife Katie,...

Tyler  Anthony  Evans

Tyler Anthony Evans

Dec 15, 2020

Tyler Anthony Evans, 23, of Philadelphia and formerly of Frankford, DE and Carlisle, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Temple University Hospital. He was born May 6, 1997 in Lewes, DE. Tyler was very artistic, he enjoyed writing, drawing, and most of all creating music. He loved people, socializing with them, standing up for them, making them...

William  Suchocki

William Suchocki

Dec 14, 2020

William “Bill” Suchocki III, 62, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was born April 5, 1958 in Chicopee, MA to Betty Jane (Flowers) Suchocki of Carlisle and the late William Suchocki Jr. Bill honorably served his country in the US Navy. He was currently working part time for the Harrisburg Auto Auction...

Josephine  L.  Barrick

Josephine L. Barrick

Dec 14, 2020

Josephine L. “Jo” Barrick, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Church of God Home. She was born September 23, 1928 in Cumberland County to the late Robert and Lorena (Weidner) Chronister and was the widow of Walter S. Barrick who passed away in May of 2013. Jo was a 1946 graduate of Big Spring...

Joseph R. Smith

Joseph R. Smith

Dec 13, 2020

Joseph R. Smith, age 85 of Carlisle, PA and formerly of Charleston, WV, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in the UPMC Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. He was born on December 20, 1934 in Greenville, WV, to the late Samuel R. and Harriet E. Evans Smith. JR graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy in 1962 and retired as...

Nancy  E.  Stuck

Nancy E. Stuck

Dec 13, 2020

Nancy E. Stuck, 85, of Carlisle and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in her home. She was born August 7, 1935 in Harrisburg to the late Pierce and Hazel (Flenner) Hunsicker and was the widow of Ellis E. Stuck. Nancy graduated from William Penn High School in the class of 1953. She was an accomplished...

Danny N. Adams

Danny N. Adams

Dec 12, 2020

Danny N. Adams, age 70 of Carlisle, PA formerly of Dover, PA died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his residence in Carlisle. He was born in York, PA on February 23, 1950 to the late Howard E. and Gladys L. Hoffman Adams. Dan had been a service manager at the former Model Motors in Camp Hill. He was...

Daniel  Charles  Ramer

Daniel Charles Ramer

Dec 12, 2020

Daniel Charles Ramer, age 79, born February 16, 1941, died on December 12, 2020. He was the son of Freeman and Naomi Ramer formerly of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. He was a former employee of U.S. Navy, Link Aviation, Fruehauf Corporation, Pinkerton Security, Southern Die-Casters (New Freedom), Industrial Polishing and Grinding (York), J. and D. Associates (Middletown), and Wal-Mart (Carlisle). Arrangements have...

Barry  W. Brown

Barry W. Brown

Dec 12, 2020

Barry W. Brown, 69, of Carlisle, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 in his home. Born September 10, 1951 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Clarence and Chloe (Eichelberger) Brown. Barry graduated from Big Spring High School in 1969. He retired from Ross Distribution after 25 years. He loved Hallmark movies, QVC, food, cooking, and the annual family...

Robert C.  Beers

Robert C. Beers

Dec 12, 2020

Robert C. Beers, age 84 of Plainfield, passed away December 12, 2020 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born November 14, 1936 in Mechanicsburg, son of the late Clarence E. Sr. and Dorothy (Sheaffer) Beers. Robert was a 1954 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School. He worked for Capital Products and retired from New Cumberland Army Depot. He was a US Army...

Helen  Mae  Bowers

Helen Mae Bowers

Dec 12, 2020

Helen Mae Bowers, age 92 of Mechanicsburg passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. She was born on May 21, 1928 in Shermansdale to the late Earl E. and Harriet R. (Thomas) Shenk and was the widow of Vinal E. Bowers. Helen is survived by her daughter in law, Janice S. Shenk, and her granddaughter, Renee M. Perry. In addition...

Elizabeth A. Cassady

Elizabeth A. Cassady

Dec 11, 2020

Elizabeth A. Cassady, age 84 of Carlisle died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Cumberland Crossings. She was born on May 13, 1936 to the late John H. and Mary M. Straney Cassady. Betty Anne was a devout Catholic and a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Carlisle, PA. She enjoyed crafts, making potholder’s and playing solitaire. She is...

Pauline I. Wardecker

Pauline I. Wardecker

Dec 11, 2020

Pauline I. (Holloway) Wardecker, 87 of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born July 23, 1933, in Carlisle to the late Charles and Margaret (Rice) Holloway. She was retired from Cumberland County Courthouse. Pauline was a member of Faith Chapel Church Carlisle. Pauline was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She especially...