Recent Obituaries

William T. Mabey, Sr.

William T. Mabey, Sr.

Jan 10, 2025

William T. Mabey, Sr., 86, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg.  He was married to the late Betty Mabey.  Services and burial will be private.

Michael G. Heberlig

Michael G. Heberlig

Jan 9, 2025

Michael G. Heberlig, 67, of Newville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home.  He was born on August 15, 1957, in Carlisle and was a son of the late George and Ruth (Kamerer) Heberlig.

Mike graduated from Big Spring High School with the class of 1977.  He owned and operated Heberlig's Roofing and...

Rebecca W. Ritter

Rebecca W. Ritter

Jan 4, 2025

Rebecca W. Ritter, 91, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Thornwald Home in Carlisle.  She was born on May 7, 1933, in Harrisburg and was a daughter of the late Anthony Wasson and Corrine (Walburn) Wasson and the widow of Arthur E. Ritter who passed in 2004.

Rebecca graduated from John Harris High...

Tonya L. Schlosser

Tonya L. Schlosser

Jan 3, 2025

Tonya L. "Toni" Schlosser, 55, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at her home.  She was born on June 7, 1969, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Kenneth W. Fahnestock and Nancy L. (Mowery) Fahnestock.

Tonya graduated from Carlisle High School with the class of 1988 and earned an associate degree...

Kenneth S. Pearl

Kenneth S. Pearl

Dec 31, 2024

Kenneth Scott Pearl, 59, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his home in Mechanicsburg.  He was born April 9, 1965, in Harrisburg and was a son of the late Harvey Andrew Pearl and Bonnie Kay (Long) Pearl.

Kenneth owned and operated his own painting business, Pearl's Painting.  He was a member of the American Legion...

Melvin Joel Weibley

Melvin Joel Weibley

Dec 25, 2024

Melvin Joel Weibley, 91, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on May 19, 1933, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Chester and Florence (Peterman) Weibley.

Melvin graduated from Carlisle High School.  He was a US Army veteran and served during the Korean War.  Melvin...

Philip J. Ruegg

Philip J. Ruegg

Dec 24, 2024

Philip J. Ruegg, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on December 24, 2024, at The Bridges at Bent Creek, Mechanicsburg.  He was born on March 14, 1932, in Winchester, VA and was a son of the late John R. Ruegg and Dorthea K. (Hindley) Ruegg.  He was the widower of Evelyn J. (Sillers) Ruegg, she passed away on September 17,...

William E. Charlesworth

William E. Charlesworth

Dec 19, 2024

William E. Charlesworth, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Forest Park Nursing Home in Carlisle.  He was born on August 29, 1946, in Mechanicsburg and was a son of the late William Charlesworth and Olive (Shearer) Charlesworth.

William served in the U.S. Army, Army Reserves, and The National Guard.  He was an avid artist,...

Ronald Max Shearer

Ronald Max Shearer

Dec 16, 2024

Ronald Max Shearer, 91, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on June 15, 1933, in Doylesburg and was the son of the late Eugene M. Shearer and Thelma (Wiser) Shearer and the widower of Margaret (Trail) Shearer who passed away on November 26, 2023.

Ronald graduated from Lewistown...

Geraldine E. Gladhill

Geraldine E. Gladhill

Dec 9, 2024

Geraldine E. (Shughart) Gladhill, 96, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Thornwald Home, Carlisle.  She was born on August 15, 1928, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Elmer Shughart and Mary (Cruell) Shughart.  She was the widow of Lawrence W. "Larry" Gladhill who passed away on March 17, 2008.

Geraldine...

Miley "Jake" H. Jumper, Jr.

Miley "Jake" H. Jumper, Jr.

Dec 4, 2024

Miley H. "Jake" Jumper Jr., 74, of Carlisle, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg.  He was born on December 30, 1949, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Miley H. Jumper, Sr. and Ruth V. (Hock) Jumper.

Jake attended Boiling Springs High School.  He worked for McKee Construction, Wilmot Jumper...

Viola F. Smith

Viola F. Smith

Dec 3, 2024

Viola F. (Hoover) Smith, 94, a resident of the Church of God Home in Carlisle and formerly of Newville, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the home.  She was born on July 31, 1930, in Newville and was a daughter to the late Jacob F. Hoover Sr. and Grace M. (Garland) Hoover. She was the widow of Lester...

Andrew R. Fritz, Jr.

Andrew R. Fritz, Jr.

Nov 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Richard Fritz, Jr.,36, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Andrew left us too soon, leaving a profound void in the lives of his family and friends. Born on November 17th, 1988, in Carlisle, PA, to Andrew Richard Fritz, Sr. and Theresa Ann Strahosky, Andrew was a beloved son, brother, partner,...

Lawrence E. Morris, Sr.

Lawrence E. Morris, Sr.

Nov 20, 2024

Lawrence E. Morris, Sr., 92, of Carlisle, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence, Harrisburg.  He was born on June 11, 1932, in Carlisle and was a son of the late George Morris, Sr. and Mary (Failor) Morris.  Lawrence was married to the late Lotus "Lottie" Lorraine (Armold) Morris who passed away on...

Krista L. Baer

Krista L. Baer

Nov 15, 2024

Krista L. "Kris" Baer, 66, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, at UPMC West Shore.  Kris was born on March 13, 1958, in Carlisle and was the daughter of the late William J. Henry and Ann (Moorhead) Henry.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, David K. Baer, who passed away in 1991....

Leo J. Raudabaugh

Leo J. Raudabaugh

Nov 11, 2024

Leo J. Raudabaugh, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home.  He was born on July 8, 1934, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Ray and Pearl (Hair) Raudabaugh.  Leo was married to the late Arlene F. Raudabaugh who passed away on February 1, 2016.

Leo graduated from Boiling...

Robert T. Donovan

Robert T. Donovan

Nov 9, 2024

Colonel Robert T. Donovan, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a man of exceptional service, passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Jackson Heights, New York City on November 1, 1936, he was the son of Thomas and Edna (Minckler) Donovan. He graduated from Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, NY, and was...

Anne Marie Donovan

Anne Marie Donovan

Nov 6, 2024

Anne Marie Donovan, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 84. Just days later, her beloved husband, Colonel Robert T. Donovan, joined her in eternal rest on November 9, 2024, after 63 years of marriage.

Born on June 10, 1940, in the Bronx, New York,...

Virginia R. Adams

Virginia R. Adams

Nov 3, 2024

Virginia R. Adams, 85, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on November 16, 1938 in Harrisburg, and was a daughter of the late George W. Yentzer and Ruth V. (Hershey) Yentzer. She was the widow of Leslie K. Adams who passed away in 1998.

Virginia worked many jobs...

Paul N. Hartman

Paul N. Hartman

Nov 2, 2024

Paul Nathan Hartman, 92, a beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in Mechanicsburg PA.

Paul was born on October 23, 1932, in Benezette, PA to Lynn & Mary Alice Hartman.  The family eventually moved to Waterford Pa.  Paul married his loving wife, Anna (Tiny) Hickey, in 1953, Paul and Anna, moved from...