Obituaries
Tim W. Spahr
Jul 11, 2020
If you have walked beside me throughout my life, we have shared this wonderful world thru each other's eyes: Born on February 11, 1925 Tim Wollerton Spahr crossed peacefully on July 11th, 2020 in his home, knowing that he was loved. A lifetime resident of Carlisle, Tim was the son of Edward Spahr and Della Marie Roney. Tim was the...
William H. Keller
Jul 11, 2020
William H. Keller, age 71, of Boiling Springs, passed away July 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 16, 1949 in Darby, PA, son of the late Harry Adam and Marian B. (Brill) Keller. William received his Masters in Dynamics of Organization from the University of Pennsylvania. He started his career with Westinghouse, was the Director...
Beulah Elizabeth Jumper
Jul 11, 2020
Beulah Elizabeth Jumper, 63, passed away peacefully July 11, 2020 at her home in Mechanicsburg. She was born January 27, 1957 to the late Florence (Sweeney) and Junior Jumper. Beulah had a beautiful smile. She was one of God’s special children who enjoyed music, watching TV and movies (an avid SHREK fan) and birdwatching. Surviving are her guardian, Sherry Jumper;...
Gregory Barton Abeln, Esq.
Jul 8, 2020
Gregory B. Abeln, Esq., 73, of Carlisle passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born in Washington D.C. on August 1, 1946, Greg was the son of Clarence “Abe” and Eleonore (Kylingstad) Abeln, of Hagerstown, Maryland. Greg attended Saint James Preparatory School, Dickinson College (B.A.‘69), Shippensburg University (M.A.), and Dickinson School of Law (J.D. (‘81). He played collegiate football and...
Linda J. Foreman
Jul 7, 2020
Linda J. Foreman, age 68, of Carlisle died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the UPMC West Shore Hospital with her loving children at her side. She was born in Loysville, PA on April 24, 1952 to the late J. Elmer and Ethel M. Lindsay Sloop. You may remember Linda as a cashier from the Lowes Home Improvement Store in Carlisle....
Ivan E. Beachy
Jul 6, 2020
Ivan Beachy, M.D., 85, of Carlisle died on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home. He was born in Springs, PA on September 26, 1934 the third of six children to Joel and Annie (Hershberger) Beachy. He attended schools in his community through the tenth grade, after which he worked on the family farm. Later he was able to take...
Katherine Ann (Bachman) Kirk
Jul 5, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Katherine Ann (Bachman) Kirk on 5 July 2020 at her home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Katherine Ann (Bachman) Kirk was born 18 March 1950 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Kathy was a tender, loving wife. She married the love of her life, Donald Ray Kirk, 18 March 1972 in Andale, Kansas. Don...
Sydney Alyse Parmelee
Jul 5, 2020
Sydney Alyse Parmelee, age 23 of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2020. Born August 19, 1996 in Carlisle, daughter of Lawrence and Jillene (Struble) Parmelee. Sydney was a very loving person who was always reliable and trustworthy. She loved the family vacations to Ocean City, shopping and dogs. Sydney was a student at HACC where she was studying...
Georgia Mariah Brumley
Jul 4, 2020
Georgia Mariah (Gatliff) Brumley, 82, received her independence from the physical realm into the Presence of perfect Love. God, her Father, and Light, Jesus Christ, her Savior. Georgia’s spiritual emancipation occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Georgia was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, KY, but resided in Carlisle, PA from 1987 to 2019 when she moved to York, PA,...
Paul Arthur "Bay" Laney
Jul 2, 2020
Paul Arthur Laney, age 42, of Harrisburg, PA died on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Carlisle, PA. Paul Arthur Laney, the son of the late Willie L. Laney Sr. and Doreene A. Beaston Laney was born on August 30, 1977 in Carlisle, PA and entered into rest on July 2, 2020. Paul grew up in Carlisle, PA and attended Carlisle...
Daniel "Dan" Lee Moyer
Jun 30, 2020
Daniel Lee Moyer, age 59, of Gardners, PA died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Carlisle. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on September 5, 1960 to the late Eugene A. Moyer and Helen A. Pugh Moyer of Mechanicsburg, PA. Dan was a graduate of West Perry High School Class of 1978. He was the Project Manager for the...
Patrick T. Leonard
Jun 29, 2020
Patrick Timothy Leonard, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 29, 2020. He was born October 29, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio. Patrick studied Journalism at Bowling Green State University in Ohio and was a retiree of the Mechanicsburg Navy Depot where he was Division Supervisor for the underwater and ammunition unit. Patrick was a lifelong learner and...
Frederick A. Umholtz
Jun 28, 2020
Frederick A. Umholtz, 91, of Carlisle, died on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Cumberland Crossing Retirement Community. He was born March 9, 1929 in Gratz to the late Ralph L. and Neva (Willard) Umholtz. Fred was a member of The Meeting House, Carlisle (formerly Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church) where he was a greeter and a past board member. He...
Danny V. Swearingen
Jun 26, 2020
Danny V. Swearingen, 72, of Carlisle, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 22, 1948 in Fairmont, WV to the late Paul and Rosalee (Hibbs) Swearingen. Danny honorably served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Charles J. O'Hara
Jun 25, 2020
Charles J. O’Hara, 89, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 14, 1931 in Cumberland County to the late Charles and Hettie (Christ) O’Hara. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran of the 11th Airborne Division serving as military police at SHAPE Military Headquarters in Paris, France. He worked as a...
Donna Marie Johnstone
Jun 19, 2020
Donna Marie Johnstone, age 69, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away June 19, 2020 at her residence. Born December 29, 1950 in Salisbury, MD. Daughter of the late Calvin and HildaJane (Downs) Littleton. Donna was an emergency room RN and retired from UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was a member of The Meeting House Church, she loved going to the beach,...
Donna L. Kern
Jun 19, 2020
Donna L. Kern, 65, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 27, 1954 in Carlisle to the late Donald and Carolyn (Young) Brown. Donna was an animal lover who was especially fond of dogs. She bred and showed many dogs over the years. Donna...
Richard E. Warren
Jun 16, 2020
Retired TSGT Richard E. Warren, 80, passed away on June 16, 2020 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA from a recent illness. Born on August 6, 1939 in Arendtsville, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar and Elsie (Beamer) Warren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Hilda K. Warren. Surviving are his...
Raymond J. Devlin
Jun 16, 2020
Raymond J. Devlin, age 74, of Carlisle, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born in Carlisle, PA on May 15, 1946 to the late Alfred and Jean Daugherty Devlin Jr. Ray had worked at the Exel-Unilever in Carlisle, the former Hamilton House Men’s Clothing Store in Carlisle and had retired after 26 and...
Edward C. Mcintyre
Jun 15, 2020
Edward C. McIntyre, age 96 of Carlisle, formerly of Mt Laurel, NJ, passed away June 15, 2020 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 10, 1923 in Camden, NJ, son of the late Edward and Gladys (Beachboard) McIntyre. Edward was a retired Chief Petty Officer for the US Navy and was a loss control specialist for the Insurance Company...