Obituaries

May 14, 2019

Samuel Lester Weaver, 98, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle. He was born March 21, 1921 in Monroe Twp., Cumberland County, PA one of 15 children of the late Charles Weaver and Nellie Myers Weaver. He was a World War II veteran having served in the United States Air Force, retiring after...

May 14, 2019

Dr. Richard J. (“Dick”) Sommers (born, August 11, 1942; passed away, May 14) was the son of the late Walter J. and Harriett Ruth (Lewis) Sommers. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Tracy Sommers; brother, Walter A. Sommers (Robin); nephews, William L. Sommers (Vicky); Cameron Smeak, and niece, Amanda Scott (Cameron), and ten first cousins. He was born and...

May 10, 2019

Florence I. Austin, 98, of Carlisle, PA formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA and the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. William R. Austin died on Friday, May 10, 2019 in the Church of God Home, Carlisle, PA. Florence resided the summer months in Jonestown (Columbia County). While residing in the Church of God Home, Florence lived independently for three years...

May 10, 2019

John M. Gasper, Jr., 86 (US Army Col. Retired), of Carlisle, PA, died on Friday, May 10, 2019 in the Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 21, 1933 in South Philadelphia, PA to the late John M. and Mary Brozene Gasper, Sr. John retired from the US Army...

May 5, 2019

Hugh B. “Charlie” Dyarman, 89, of Carlisle passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 22, 1929 in Carlisle to the late John Harper and Vera (Hill) Dyarman. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce A. (Zimmerman) Dyarman of Carlisle; one son, Hugh W....

May 3, 2019

Fred E. McCoy, 76, died Friday, May 3, 2019 after a battle with cancer. Mr. McCoy was born in Boiling Springs to Herman and Janet McCoy. He was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and attended Penn State University before enlisting in the United States Air Force and training as a meteorologist. He was stationed in France and then...

Apr 30, 2019

Apr 30, 2019

George Gardner, age 94, died peacefully at his home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on April 30, 2019. His first wife, Marian (nee Shoemaker), died in 1987. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth V. Gardner and six children: David (Chaesuk) Gardner, Mary (Mark) Adams, Michael (Paula) Gardner, Nancy (Morris) Margolis, Jennifer (Gary) Dunn, and Jon (Lorna) Gardner, as well as 11...

Apr 29, 2019

Thalia L. Wert, 96 of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home. She was born June 25, 1922 in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Glenn Linah and Kathryn Keiser Linah. She married John H. Wert Jr. on February 28, 1951. He preceded her in death. She was a1940 graduate of...

Apr 26, 2019

Gary Lee Voegele, born in Danbury, CT on Sept 10. 1948, passed away after a long illness on April 26, 2019, joining his wife Nancy in Heaven. Predeceased by his parents Albin and Viola Voegele of Sebastian Florida, Gary leaves behind his two children Lee Voegele, Camp Hill Pennsylvania and Sandra Shaefer (Chris), Canastota New York. Two grandchildren Sara Shaefer,...

Apr 23, 2019

Carolyn Ann Spankuch, 75, of Carlisle, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in her home. She was born March 25, 1944 in Albany, NY to the late Ralph and Hazel (Giguiere) Soule and she was the widow of Harvey Henry Spankuch to whom she had been married for 45 years. Carolyn was formerly...

Apr 23, 2019

Doris R. Weibley, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in her home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 4, 1929 in Carlisle to the late Lee H. and Alice A. (Ilgenfritz) Myers and she was the widow of William W. Weibley. Doris enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and above all her family. She...

Apr 19, 2019

Joyce R. Reohr, 98, of Carlisle passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle. She was born on August 6, 1920 in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Louise (Kiner) Dunkleberger. Joyce loved to have fun. She enjoyed working in her garden, flowers, going out to eat, shopping, attending musicals, plays, and comedies...

Apr 15, 2019

Steven John Motter, 62, of Carlisle passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at his residence. Born on February 15, 1957, he was the son of the late Delmar and Dolores (John) Motter. Steven was a talented carpenter and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and camping. He was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts. He is survived by his daughter, Stefanie...

Apr 14, 2019

Mildred B. Jones, 87 of Carlisle, and formerly of Shermans Dale, and a resident at Thornwald Home for the past 4 years, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the UPMC Pinnacle, Carlisle. She was born May 20, 1931 in Plainfield, PA the daughter of the late Charles M. Swartz and Beryl I. Adams Swartz. She married Robert H....

Apr 13, 2019

Verna J. Dagan, 59, of Carlisle died Saturday, April 13, 2019 in the John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. with her loving husband and son at her side. She was born on November 17, 1959 in Carlisle, PA to the late Calvin Barrick and Evelyn Sheriff Barrick of Carlisle. Verna retired from the Ludwick Eye Center in Chambersburg as a billing...

Apr 12, 2019

Consuelo Broadbelt, age 90, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at her home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She was born on November 6, 1928 in Lima, Peru to the late Fernando and Maria De Los Santos (Mendez) Castañeda. Consuelo is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Stephen E. Broadbelt of Carlisle, PA. She is also survived by her...

Apr 11, 2019

Peter John Merisotis, 53, of Carlisle went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his brother’s residence. Born on August 31, 1965, he was the son of the late George and Grace (Baker) Merisotis. Peter was the owner of George’s Subs and Pizza in Carlisle. He honorably served in the U.S....

Apr 9, 2019

LTC (US Army RET) Joseph Dominick Spinelli, Sr., of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on April 9 with family at his bedside. He had recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Mr. Spinelli was born February 27, 1919, in Bolivar, PA, the middle of seven children of Antonia Ciotoli and Lawrence Spinelli. He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1937 and enrolled at...

Apr 8, 2019

Raymond L. Brenizer Jr., 54, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 in his home. He was born August 8, 1964 in Carlisle to Loveda A. (Mott) Brenizer of Carlisle and the late Raymond L. Brenizer Sr. Ray was a 1982 graduate of Carlisle High School and later earned his certification as a Cardio Vascular Technician from HACC....