Obituaries

Samuel E. Rupp

Samuel E. Rupp

Sep 11, 2025

Samuel E. Rupp, 74, of Carlisle, passed away on September 11th, 2025. 

Samuel was born in Carlisle, on September 9th, 1951, to the late Lloyd Rupp and Virginia (Johnson) Rupp.

Samuel is survived by his daughters, Payton Strickland (Jeff) and Jessica Evans, his former wife of 40 years and mother of his daughters, Joan Rupp, his grandchildren, SaMya Rupp, Audra Strickland, Keegan...

Jennifer Oswald

Jennifer Oswald

Sep 8, 2025

Jennifer L. Oswald, 51, of Mechanicsburg, passed away September 8, 2025, at her home.

Born September 13,1973 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of Ron and Barbara (Neidig) Shenk whom survive. Jennifer is additionally survived by her significant other, Stephen Tomassini; her son, Tyler Oswald; her daughter, Alexandra "Xandy" Oswald; her brother, Jason Shenk and his wife Shani.

Jennifer was a 1991...

Barbara McCalister

Barbara McCalister

Sep 8, 2025

Barbara J. McCalister, 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Messiah Village. She was the beloved wife of the late Christian L. McCalister, Jr. Barbara lived a life of kindness, faith and devotion to her family.

Born in Cumberland County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Helen (Koser) Ramp. Barbara was a...

Christine M. Bailes

Christine M. Bailes

Sep 8, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Christine M. Bailes announces her peaceful passing on September 8, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by family and friends.

Born on Christmas Day in 1937 in West Germany, Chris’s life was one of love, resilience, and service. In 1957, she married the love of her life, a U.S. soldier, and bravely...

Dolores L. McClure

Dolores L. McClure

Sep 7, 2025

Dolores L. McClure beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Born as the second of four daughters to Chester Moleski and Stella (Jankowski) Moleski on November 16, 1935, in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. Dolores grew up surrounded by the love of her close-knit family. A devout Catholic throughout her life, her faith was a guiding...

Ruth Naomi Miller

Ruth Naomi Miller

Sep 5, 2025

Ruth Naomi (Fahnestock) Miller, age 76, of Newmanstown, PA, passed away at home on Friday, September 5, 2025. Born July 22, 1949 in Mechanicsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Alma (Lebo) Fahnestock.

Surviving is her husband, Lynn. Seven children: Lynn Jr. of Lebanon, PA, Susan (Marlin) Nolt of Romulus, NY, Robert (Kristan) Miller of Shermansdale, PA,...

Gloria Perryman

Gloria Perryman

Sep 1, 2025

Gloria A. Perryman, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on September 1st 2025 at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Born November 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Arlene (Weaver) Worley.

She was a 1961 graduate of Boiling Springs High School and was employed as a secretary for Valk Manufacturing Company for over 43 years before retiring. She...

Linda M. Yearick

Linda M. Yearick

Aug 28, 2025

Linda M. Yearick, 70, of Loysville, died Thursday, August 28, 2025 at her residence.

Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Martha (King) Seitzer and the wife of 41 years to Craig Yearick.

Linda was an avid animal lover and enjoyed feeding the birds and watching the deer in the backyard. She was also an avid PSU...

Gary Baum

Gary Baum

Aug 26, 2025

Gary L. Baum, 70, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at his home with his wife and sons by his side.

Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Bennie and Wilma (Murphy) Baum and the husband of 49 years to Donna (Givler) Baum.

Gary was an avid deer hunter who also enjoyed camping and working...

Alice Schoffstall

Alice Schoffstall

Aug 24, 2025

Alice Elizabeth Schoffstall, age 91, of Newville, PA passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Claremont Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle, PA.

She was born February 16, 1934 to the late Sanford and Vergie Rae (Thomas) Weaver.

Alice retired from Carlisle Hospital as an O.R. Nurses Aide after 30 years of service where she won the Lucille D. Oliver Nursing Award in...

Rusty Lee Miller

Rusty Lee Miller

Aug 23, 2025

Rusty Lee Miller, 70, of Carlisle, passed away at home on August 23rd, 2025.

Rusty was born on August 10th, 1955, to the late Donald Lee Miller and Sylvia Mildred Miller (O'Hara).

Rusty is survived by his sister, Linda Hill (Harvey), his sister, Marlene Seaman (David), his brother, Jeffrey Miller (Laurie), his 13 nieces and nephews, and his many great nieces and...

David L. Darr Sr.

David L. Darr Sr.

Aug 22, 2025

David L. Darr Sr., 75, of Carlisle, passed away Friday August 22, 2025, at the Celebration Villa of Shippensburg.

Born January 6, 1950, he was the son of the late William A. Darr and Irene E. (Baker) Darr. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his brothers; Wayne, Larry, Dale, Albert, Lee, Robert, Paul, Chester and Carl...

Eric Murach

Eric Murach

Aug 22, 2025

Eric Murach, 76, of Boiling Springs, died Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence.

Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was the son of the late Philip and Caramalinda (Grandi) Murach and husband of Carolyn (Harding) Murach.

Eric graduated from Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana, class of 1967 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University,...

Charles Marpoe

Charles Marpoe

Aug 21, 2025

Charles "Skip" W. Marpoe Jr, 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on August 21st, 2025.

Charles was born in Philadelphia, on June 27th, 1944, to the late Charles W. Marpoe Sr and Margaret "Peg" (O'brien) Marpoe.

Charles is survived by his son, Sean Marpoe  (Andrea), his daughter, Danielle Steele (Andy), his three grandsons, Brandon, Marcus, and Joshua, 5...

Carolyn Bowermaster

Carolyn Bowermaster

Aug 19, 2025

Carolyn A. Bowermaster, 90, of Newville, PA, passed away on August 19th 2025.

Born on August 14th 1935, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Jane M. (Sheaffer) Dick.

Carolyn was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, class of 1953. She was employed and retired from P.R. Hoffman as the executive secretary.

Throughout the years she was a member of...

Kirk L. Shay

Kirk L. Shay

Aug 17, 2025

Kirk Leonard Shay, 81, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was the son of the late James K. and Laura E. Shay.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Mary (Rahilly) Shay, three sons: Andrew (Maureen) Shay, of Mechanicsburg, Daniel (Stacy) Shay, of Carlisle, Gregory Shay, of Florida as well as seven grandchildren: Kaci, Brendan, Maria, Hannah, Roger,...

Richard W. Cassidy

Richard W. Cassidy

Aug 15, 2025

Richard Walter Cassidy Sr., age 89, of Cape May, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at 6:20 p.m. on August 15, 2025, in his home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 16, 1935, in Boothywyn, Pennsylvania, to James and Margaret Cassidy, Richard lived a full life devoted to his family, country, and community. He proudly served in...

Thomas P. Swartz

Thomas P. Swartz

Aug 13, 2025

Thomas P. Swartz, 73, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at UPMC West Shore.

Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late William A. and Anna M. (Otto) Swartz and the husband of 31 years to Cheryl (Kimmel) Swartz.

Thomas was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #1299, Carlisle.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years. Thomas...

River Barker

River Barker

Aug 12, 2025

River Barker of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was born to Sam and Katie Barker on August 29, 2003. He fought a courageous mental health battle but lost his life on August 12, 2025.

River grew up in Carlisle and graduated with the Harrisburg Academy Class of 2021, where he found his passion in the school’s art program. He went on to earn his...

Philip Vernon Hoffman

Philip Vernon Hoffman

Aug 10, 2025

Philip Vernon Hoffman, 84, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2025.

Born on March 13th, 1941, Philip was the son of the late P. Reynold Hoffman and Vernon P. (McGinnes) Hoffman.

He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly A. Hoffman of Enola; a grandson, Beckett R. Zydorczyk of Enola; and a cousin, William Hoffman (Gretchen) of Carlisle.

Philip is preceded in...