Obituaries
Rey Ranoa Casenas
Nov 18, 2019
Rey Rañoa Caseñas, 63, of Carlisle and formerly of the Philippines, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 25, 1956 in Cebu City, Philippines to the late Daniel J. and Isabel Rañoa Caseñas. Rey worked for DHL for many years. He was a manifesting clerk and supervised other employees. In his free time,...
Herbert "Herbie" Frazer Jr.
Nov 18, 2019
Herbert “Herbie” Frazer Jr., 58, of Carlisle and formerly of New York, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 2, 1961 in New York City, NY to the late Herbert and Lena (Long) Frazer. Herbie worked for the Local 46 Ironworkers Union in New York from the time of his high school graduation...
Laurie E. Myers
Nov 16, 2019
Laurie E. Myers, 63, of South Mountain, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at South Mountain Restoration Center. She was born January 16, 1956 in Carlisle to the late Clair Hayes and Mary Jane (Finkenbinder) Myers. Laurie worked for the Church of God Home and Forest Park Nursing Home as a nurses aide. She was a graduate of...
D. Robert Sowray
Nov 15, 2019
D. Robert Sowray, 94, of Boiling Springs, PA, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at The Sarah Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle. He was born June 26, 1925 in London, England to the late David Leonard and Sophia (Digan) Sowray. Robert was the Chief Pilot for Crown Central Petroleum for the 15 years leading up to his retirement. During his...
Ronald L. Giroux
Nov 14, 2019
On Thursday November 14th, 2019 Ronald Giroux, loving husband and father, passed away at age 80 at home surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Waterville, Maine to the late Fernando and Doris Giroux. He attended Husson College in Bangor, Maine where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and tireless...
Rex B. Asten
Nov 13, 2019
Rex B. Asten, 86, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his residence with his beloved family by his side. He was born February 25, 1933 in Arlington, MA to the late Oliver B. and Sophronia P. (Smith) Asten. Rex will be remembered for the love and care he provided for his family, his gentle caring...
Kenneth Eugene Starner
Nov 12, 2019
Kenneth Eugene Starner, 65 years of age died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at his residence in Carlisle with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born in Carlisle on November 1, 1954 to the late Clair W. and Joann A. Stanley Starner, Sr. Ken retired from Ahlstrom Paper Product, Mt. Holly Springs after 30 years and retired...
Edith Mae Reamer
Nov 12, 2019
Edith Mae Reamer, 92, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday evening, November 12, 2019 at Cumberland Crossings. Born on December 31, 1926 in New Bloomfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Donnelly, Sr. and Cicely (Weldon) Donnelly. She was the widow of Eugene Reamer, Sr. Edith was a 1945 graduate of Carlisle High School. She enjoyed her...
Denver L. "Pete" Tuckey Jr.
Nov 11, 2019
Denver L. “Pete” Tuckey Jr., 65, of Newville, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home. He was born April 10, 1954 in Mechanicsburg to Denver L. and Gayle (Deckman) Tuckey. Pete graduated from Big Spring High School with the class of 1972. He devoted his life to his family, his work and golf. In addition to his...
Laura L. Larsen
Nov 10, 2019
We are sad to announce the passing of Laura Olesen Larsen on November 10, 2019. A recently retired teacher in the Carlisle School District. She was 63 years old. A great friend to all who knew her. She had a kind and generous heart and always did her best to make everyone happy. Laura was the fifth addition to the...
Cindy Elizabeth Wenger
Nov 6, 2019
Cindy Elizabeth Wenger, 79, of Carlisle passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on October 6, 1940 in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Durin) Hays. She was the widow of Cressler Wenger. Cindy was a 1958 graduate of Shippensburg High School. She was a teacher of Beauty Culture...
Mary Jane Lobato
Nov 6, 2019
Mary Jane “MJ” Lobato, 72 of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at home. She was born July 6, 1947 in Bryn Mawr, PA, daughter of the late John and Jane (Hertzler) Sheafer. MJ retired as a lab technician from Carlisle Hospital after 48 years of service. She was a certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist honored by the...
Robert J. Gray Jr.
Nov 6, 2019
Robert J. Gray Jr., 53, of Boiling Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was born June 15, 1966 in Schuykill County to the late Robert J. Sr. and Mary Ann (Bartashus) Gray. Robert honorably served his country as a doctor in the US Army. He was formerly employed by Concentra Urgent Care for many years before...
Louis M. Colonna
Nov 5, 2019
Louis M. Colonna, age 72, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2019, after a valiant fight against lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Darlene (Henry) Colonna. Lou is also survived by his daughter, Michelle Leeds (Charles), Boiling Springs, granddaughter, Cassandra Epstein, at home, Step-granddaughters, Brenna Leeds, Carlisle and Summer Leeds, at home, sister,...
Patrick L. "Salik Muhajji Ali" Bacon
Nov 4, 2019
Patrick L. “Salik Mahajji Ali” Bacon Sr., 53 years of age died on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Chambersburg Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in East Orange, New Jersey on May 7, 1966 to the late Fannie Bacon Thomas and Patrick Connor of Detroit, Michigan. Patrick was a former truck driver in Florida and...
A.J. Arnold "Arnie" Thompson
Nov 4, 2019
A.J. Arnold “Arnie” Thompson, 84 years of age died on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Carlisle, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Clearfield, PA on December 12, 1934 to the late Theodore R.and Elsie Lamadue Thompson. Arnie was well known in the Carlisle area being the owner and operator...
Verlo L. Hocks
Nov 2, 2019
Verlo L. “Cowboy” Hocks, 64, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. He was born August 3, 1955 in Walsenburg, CO to the late Vernon Hocks and Lori (Vigil) Vicklund. Verlo was a heavy equipment operator for 40 plus years, a United States Marine Corp Veteran, having served from 1973...
Richard P. Clay
Nov 1, 2019
Richard P. Clay, 96, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019. He was born October 13, 1923 in Carlisle to the late Clarence M. and Nellie M. (Ludt) Clay and was the widower of Betty L. (Trostle) Clay. Richard honorably served his country in the US Army during WWII in the 88th Infantry Division. After his military service...
George W. Wert
Oct 31, 2019
George W. Wert, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Manor Care Health Services, Carlisle. He was born October 17, 1937 in Carlisle to the late Charles W. and Erma M. (Putt) Wert. George was a farmer all of his life. He also worked for United Telephone / Sprint until he retired. George is survived by...
Paul D. Thrush Jr.
Oct 31, 2019
Paul D. Thursh Jr., 74, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born August 22, 1945 in Carlisle to the late Paul D. Sr. and Mary K. (Rhoades) Thrush. Paul enjoyed hunting, dirt track racing, talking on CB radios, mowing his lawn and tinkering in the garage. He was a jokester who enjoyed...