Sep 2, 2024

Donald R. Hoover, Sr., 71, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Mercy House of Chambersburg.  He was born on January 30, 1953, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Lee A. Hoover, Sr. and Esther Mae (Jones) Hoover.

Donald graduated from Carlisle High School with the Class of 1971.  He...

Sep 2, 2024

Marlin Sharp, 93, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle.  He was born on March 19, 1931, on the family farm in southern Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of Richard and Velma (Coulson) Sharp.

In 1966 Marlin retired with over 17 years of service with Esso, Plainfield.  Then he...

Sep 1, 2024

Joseph John Gaskin, 72, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home.  He was born on June 28, 1952, at Fort Dix, New Jersey and was a son of the late Wanda J. (Rakowski) Gaskin, and SFC (Ret.) Joseph A. Gaskin, US Army.

Joe graduated from East Pennsboro High School with the...

Aug 29, 2024

Luetta J. Wickard, 93, of Newville, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her home with family by her side.  She was born on September 29, 1930, in Amberson, Franklin County and was a daughter of the late William C. Stake and Bessie L. (Coons) Stake.  Luetta was the widow of R. Duane Wickard who passed away on...

Aug 27, 2024

Doris M. (Dittenhafer) Eichelberger, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Forest Park Health Center in Carlisle.  She was born on July 28, 1937, in Harrisburg and was the daughter of the late George W. Dittenhafer and Helen M. (Renshaw) Dittenhafer.  Doris was the widow of Donald L. Eichelberger who passed away on Friday, January...

Aug 17, 2024

Helen Louise,(Sampson), Leer of York Springs, Pa, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024. She is now resting in peace in the presence of God.

She was born in Carlisle, PA, August 29, 1942 to the late Beatrice Marie (Stough), and Harvey Lee Sampson.  She grew up in a busy family consisting of 11 siblings.  She also...

Aug 15, 2024

Michael Jay Clinton, 79, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill.  He was born on June 9, 1945, in Boston, Mass. and was a son of the late Frank J. Clinton and Emeline (Noa) Clinton.

Jay was a 1963 graduate of Ft. Lauderdale High School...

Aug 14, 2024

Agnes M. Gillingham, 93, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Legends at Silver Creek, Mechanicsburg.  She was born on May 23, 1931, in Monessen and was the daughter of the late Steeve Temoshenka and Anna (Homcho) Temoshenka and was the widow of Gerald A. Gillingham, who passed away on March 21, 1999.

Agnes...

Aug 13, 2024

Linda A. Jumper, 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Silver Spring Personal Care Home in Mechanicsburg.

Linda was born on September 24, 1947, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late William Fickes and Betty (McLaughlin) Fickes.  She married her high school sweetheart, George E. Jumper, in 1966. They would have...

Aug 12, 2024

Erwin C. Hess, 97, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle.  He was born on August 8, 1927, in Carlisle and was a son of the late John Hess and Bessie (Garman) Hess.  Erwin was married to the late Helen (Clausen) Hess, who died May 3, 2006.

Erwin graduated...

Aug 12, 2024

Jackie A. Kaltenbaugh, 74, of Newville, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on January 2, 1950, in Petersburg, WV and was a son of the late Jack W. Kaltenbaugh and Wanda E. (Henry) Kaltenbaugh. He was married to his wife Camilla A. (Bear) Kaltenbaugh for 52 years.

Jackie graduated from...

Aug 10, 2024

Carole A. Ramsey, 79, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on August 26, 1944, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Robert Foster and Elizabeth (Smith) Foster and was the widow Leon G. "Mount" Ramsey, Sr. who passed away on April 13, 2019.

Carole graduated from...

Aug 10, 2024

Kenneth D. Rhoads, 87, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at The Gardens at Gettysburg.  He was born on February 16, 1937, in Carlisle and was a son of the late  Creden Rhoads and Eva (Forney) Rhoads and was the widow of Sondra Ann (Smith) Rhoads, who passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Aug 10, 2024

Joshua Edward Walters, 36, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  He was born on November 6, 1987, in Carlisle and is the son of Steven M. Walters and his spouse Joseph Aronica of Philadelphia and the late Susan Kay (Wheeler) Kauther.

Joshua graduated from Boiling Springs High School.  Joshua studied collision repair technology and...

Aug 9, 2024

OBITUARY FOR BLAINE GIBSON HODGE

SUNRISE ON 4-11-1942 AND SUNSET ON 8-9-2024

Blaine was born in Carlisle on April 11, 1942, to the late Mary Jane Hodge Lee.

Blaine loved the Lord.  His hobby was to serve the Lord and bless others.  His favorite scripture was ~ Psalm 100:2-5 "Serve the Lord with...

Aug 9, 2024

Dorothy Louise Weary, 83, of Carlisle passed away on Friday August 9, 2024 at UPMC Memorial in York, PA. She was born November 11, 1940, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late John N. Wolf and Julia C. (Kohler) Wolf.

Dorothy was a graduate of Big Spring High School with the class of 1958. She...

Aug 7, 2024

Donald A. "Doc" Maurice, 66, of Saltsburg and formerly of Carlisle, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.  He was born on July 9, 1958, in Carlisle and is a son of John C. Maurice of Carlisle and the late Shirley A. (Keckler) Maurice.  Doc was married to the late Donna (Wolf) Maurice who passed...

Aug 5, 2024

SueAnn Grace Roberge passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 4, 1957, in Norwich, Connecticut and was the daughter of Roberta Smead Elnicki and the late John Livingston Mell. She was married September 11, 1976 to Brian Robert Roberge. They created a beautiful and fulfilling...

Aug 2, 2024

Gregory P. Prather, 69, of Newville and formerly of Felton, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on October 6, 1954, in Baltimore, MD and was a son of the late Edwin R. Prather and Loise (Kahler) Prather.

Greg worked as a machinist and retired from the former Marquip Ward in...

Jul 31, 2024

Richard A. "Elmo" Brown, 65, of Newville, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at home.  He was born on July 5, 1959, in Clarksburg, WV and was a son of the late Elmer Brown and Rosalie (Squires) Brown.

Richard graduated in 1977 from Liberty High School in Clarksburg.  He retired from the West Virginia Department of...