Recent Obituaries

Ronald G. Sweeney

Ronald G. Sweeney

Feb 3, 2025

Ronald G. Sweeney, 78, of Carlisle, passed away comfortably on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home.  He was born on August 25, 1946, in Carlisle and was the son of the late Jacob William Sweeney and Katherine (Smith) Sweeney.

Ron retired from Cumberland County after 24 years of service in the maintenance department.  Ron loved hunting,...

Joan L. Kegel

Joan L. Kegel

Feb 1, 2025

Joan Louise Fenton Kegel, 89, of Naples, Florida and formerly of Carlisle, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 1, 2025. Born July 13, 1935, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. Fenton & Irene M. Blosser Fenton. Joan was the wife of the late Frederick A. Kegel, who she married on May...

Dennis P. Medvid

Dennis P. Medvid

Jan 28, 2025

Dennis "Dennie" P. Medvid passed away on January 28, 2025, in Carlisle at the age of 85. He was born on February 25, 1939, in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Stephanie (Anderchin), son Mike Medvid of Carlisle, daughter Gretchen (Joe) Garlington of Leesburg, Virginia, granddaughters Katherine and Elizabeth Garlington, sister Elaine Kandravy, and brother Richard Medvid,...

Mary G. Nitsch Serviente

Mary G. Nitsch Serviente

Jan 24, 2025

Mary Geraldine Nitsch Serviente, 80, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.  She was born on December 20, 1944, in Baltimore, MD and was a daughter of the late Norbert C. Nitsch, Jr. and Virginia (Hanauer) Nitsch.

Mary graduated from Trinity Prep School in Ilchester, MD, earned a Bachelor...

Muriel A. Brillhart Groff

Muriel A. Brillhart Groff

Jan 24, 2025

Muriel A. Brillhart Groff, 86, of Carlisle and formerly of York, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.  She was born on April 2, 1938, in York and was a daughter of the late Theodore McGlaughlin and Jeanette (Holtzinger) McGlaughlin.  She was the widow of Dale D. Brillhart, who died in 2005.

Muriel...

Robin L. Anderson

Robin L. Anderson

Jan 20, 2025

Robin "Anna" (Day) Anderson, 66, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at her home.  She was born on January 1, 1959, in Camden, NJ and was the daughter of the late P. W. Hadley and Edith (Coleman) Day.  She was the widow of Sylvester "Tyke" Anderson, Jr. who passed away December 30, 2012.

Robin...

Jason S. Lebeau

Jason S. Lebeau

Jan 18, 2025

Jason S. LeBeau, 42, of Newville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home.  He was born on August 13, 1982, in Chambersburg and is a son of Gerald F. LeBeau of Newburg and Jodi L. (Taylor) Klinepeter and her husband James of Mechanicsburg.

Jason graduated from Cumberland Valley High School and Cumberland-Perry Vo-Tech in...

Roma E. Morrison

Roma E. Morrison

Jan 14, 2025

Roma E. (Gibson) Morrison, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at home with family by her side.  She was born on March 11, 1934, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Clyde Gibson and Mildred (Gordon) Gibson.

Roma was a loving homemaker and had also worked at the former Carlisle Food...

Janet S. Houston

Janet S. Houston

Jan 14, 2025

Janet S. Houston, 98, of Newville, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Silver Spring Personal Care Home in Mechanicsburg. She was born on October 22, 1926, and was a daughter of the late Roy Houston and Katherine (Sheaffer) Houston.

Janet graduated from Carlisle High School with the class of 1944. She spent over 40...

Dorothy M. Slothower

Dorothy M. Slothower

Jan 14, 2025

Dorothy M. Slothower, 98, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.  She was born on October 19, 1926, in Carlisle, and was the daughter of the late Wedward Chronister and Gertrude (Orris) Chronister.  Dorothy was married for 73 years to the late Clark L. Slothower who died October 25, 2021.

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Elaine L. Klock

Elaine L. Klock

Jan 14, 2025

Elaine L. Klock, 79, of Carlisle, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1945, in Troy, PA and was the daughter of the late Eugene Rockwell and Nora (Rolison) Rockwell. She was the widow of the late Jack L. Klock, July 13, 2019.

Elaine graduated from Troy High...

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...