Obituaries

Patrick T. Leonard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Shirley  L.  Codner

Shirley L. Codner

Jun 12, 2020

“Rejoice! I am gone home to be with my heavenly father, with heavy heart I leave you with my love.” Shirley Codner was released from the bonds of this life on June 12, 2020. The daughter of Leroy A. Leonard and Ruby Marie (Crowell) born June 7, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA. Preceding her in death, John Edwin Dahl Jr.;...

William  J.  Bailey

William J. Bailey

Jun 11, 2020

William J. “Bill” Bailey, 91, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Thornwald Home. He was born February 4, 1929 in Queens, NY to the late George Washington and Margaret Theresa (Darcy) Bailey and was the widower of Donna Mae Bailey to whom he was married for 39 years before her passing in 2007. Bill retired...

Lonnie Allen Brown

Lonnie Allen Brown

Jun 10, 2020

Lonnie Allen Brown, 64, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 17, 1956 in Carlisle to the late Richard Brown and Faye (Lebo) Koontz of Shippensburg. Lonnie formerly worked as a machinist at Cumberland Tool and Dye, Inc. He enjoyed working in his garage especially tearing things down, rebuilding them,...

Kevin Mitchell Newhouse

Kevin Mitchell Newhouse

Jun 10, 2020

Kevin Mitchell Newhouse, 50, of Landisburg, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 15, 1969 in Carlisle to Kenneth and Florence (Kazor) Newhouse. Kevin was a 1987 graduate of Carlisle High School. He was employed as a sales associate at Walmart, where he was known as a very hard worker. Kevin enjoyed...

John  E.  Williams Ii

John E. Williams Ii

Jun 9, 2020

John E. Williams II, 58, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1962 in Lancaster to Shirley May (Keach) Williams of Ephrata and the late John E. Williams. John honorably served his country in both the US Army and the Army National Guard for more...

William Robert  Emerson Sr.

William Robert Emerson Sr.

Jun 8, 2020

William Robert Emerson, Sr. known as (Bill), age 95, passed away, June 8, 2020 at Green Ridge Village, Senior Living Facility, Newville PA. Bill was born on May 17, 1925 in New York and was longtime resident of Bucks County, PA. Surviving are his three children, Carol Emerson Raulston, and son in law, Randy, Texas, Joyce Emerson Cleary, Pennsylvania, William...

Jeffrey E. St Cyr

Jeffrey E. St Cyr

Jun 6, 2020

Jeffrey E. St Cyr, age 64, of Carlisle, passed away June 6, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born February 24, 1956 in Schuylkill Township, Chester County, PA, son of the late Robert E. and Violet (Moody) St Cyr. Jeffrey was a retired air traffic controller for the United States Air Force and also retired from American Mint...

Helen  Grace  Vance

Helen Grace Vance

Jun 5, 2020

100 year old Centenarian, Helen Grace Vance, of Carlisle, entered Heaven on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born April 30, 1920 in Newville to the late Fred S. and Elsie G. (Swartz) Sollenberger and was the widow of Harry S. Vance to whom she had been married for 52 years before he passed...

Kenneth Larry Brown

Kenneth Larry Brown

Jun 4, 2020

Kenneth Larry Brown, age 81 of Carlisle, passed away June 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born August 16, 1938 in Westminster, MD, he was a son of the late Thomas Kenneth and Ruth J. (Hollenberry) Brown. Kenneth worked for Black and Decker and the Town of Hampstead. He liked collecting penny’s, was a member of the Westminster...

William  Joseph  Kienzler

William Joseph Kienzler

Jun 2, 2020

William Joseph Kienzler, 89, of Newville, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Green Ridge Village. He was born March 24, 1931 in Jeannette, PA a son of the late William and Louise (Trankle) Kienzler and he was the widower of Helen Marie (Stairs) Kienzler who passed on February 5, 2018. Bill honorably served his country in the U.S....

Cathryn J. Brewbaker

Cathryn J. Brewbaker

May 29, 2020

Cathryn J. Brewbaker, age 78, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at her home with her loving family at her side to be with the Lord. She was born in Carlisle on February 14, 1942 to the late Robert V. and Ruth A. (Weaver) Conrad. You would remember Cathryn from working at the former P.R. Hoffman Crystal...