Recent Obituaries
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Scott E. Nastelli
Nov 1, 2024
Scott E. Nastelli, 61, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, in UPMC Harrisburg. He was born on October 31, 1963, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Robert E. Nastelli and Gloria J. (Baughman) Nastelli.
He is survived by one son Tristen "Storme" Nastelli of Perry County, two daughters, Angel Crawford of...
Eugene F. Kegg
Oct 30, 2024
Eugene F. Kegg, 82, of Newville passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Aristacare at Meadow Springs, in Plymouth Meeting, PA. He was born on July 13, 1942, in Bedford County, and was a son of the late Paul Kegg and Louise (Miller) Kegg.
He retired after many years as a chainsaw operator for the Asplundh...
Joice F. Remy
Oct 28, 2024
Joice F. Remy, 89, of Carlisle passed away on Monday, October 28th, 2024, at Thornwald Home. She was born on September 8th, 1935, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
She is survived by her son Paul R. Remy (wife Deborah) of Boiling Springs, her two grandchildren, Paul of Washington DC and Sarah of Pittsburgh.
During her life Joice...
Charles F. Sheriff
Oct 24, 2024
Charles F. Sheriff, 93, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. He was born on December 19, 1930, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Mervin Raymond Sheriff, Sr. and Evelyn L. (Calaman) Sheriff.
Charlie served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. ...
Dana L. Blanchard
Oct 21, 2024
Dana L. Blanchard, 73, of Carlisle passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Thornwald Home. She was born on October 29, 1950, in North Middleton Township, and was the daughter of the late Alan J. Blanchard and Dorothy Mae (Minnich) Blanchard.
Dana attended Big Spring schools in Newville until age 12 when she suffered from encephalitis....
Cheri K. Kessler
Oct 19, 2024
Cheri K. Kessler, 77, of Carlisle, Pa., passed away on Saturday October 19 at UPMC Carlisle. She was born on December 10, 1946 in Carlisle to the late Christene (Baughman) and William Hemperly. She was predeceased by her brother Kerry Hemperly.
Cheri graduated from Carlisle Senior High in 1964 and worked for the Pennsylvania State Department of...
Tammy S. Sheaffer
Oct 18, 2024
Tammy S. Sheaffer, age 66, of Shippensburg, and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Shippensburg Healthcare Center. Born in Carlisle on September 15, 1958, Tammy had been a van driver for Rohrer Bus in Duncannon.
She is survived by her daughter Jamie Sheaffer and her companion Steve of York, three beloved grandchildren,...
Richard L. Raudabaugh
Oct 17, 2024
The burial with full military honors for Captain (Ret) Richard L. Raudabaugh, USNR will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Arlington National Cemetery. Attendees should meet at the Administration Building at Arlington no later than 10:30 a.m. There will be a reception following the burial. Captain Raudabaugh died October 17, 2024.
Captain...
Joseph R. Nastelli
Oct 16, 2024
Joseph R. Nastelli, 54, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in UPMC Harrisburg. He was born on January 12, 1970, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Robert E. Nastelli and Gloria J. (Baughman) Nastelli.
Joe graduated from Carlisle High School in 1988. He worked several different occupations during his life and...
Dorothy A. Beam
Oct 16, 2024
Dorothy A. Beam, 85, of Landisburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 8, 1939, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Raymond Barrick and Evelyn (Knouse) Barrick. Dorothy was the loving wife of Donald Beam for the last 68 years.
Dorothy attended Cumberland...
Mary Ann Strickland
Oct 15, 2024
Mary Ann (Tolbert) Strickland, 90, of Carlisle passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Thornwald Home, Carlisle. She was born on June 8, 1934, in Carlisle and was the daughter of the late Catherine E. (Tolbert) Birosik and John J. Birosik, Jr. She was the widow of Morris G. Strickland who passed September 28, 2016.
Mary Ann...