May 2, 2024

Ralph L. Peffer, 78, of Carlisle, Passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.  He was born on July 12, 1945, in Carlisle and was a son of the late George F. Peffer and Hilda (Wolfe) Peffer.

He graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1965. Ralph served in the US Army during...

May 2, 2024

Jean D. Gribble, 76, of Carlisle, beloved wife of Glenn, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at UPMC Harrisburg.  She was born on September 7, 1947, in Norfolk, VA and was a daughter of the late John Henry Funkhouser and Dora Mae (Twiford) Byers.

Jean earned her G.E.D. for Norview High School in Norfolk, VA.  She...

Apr 29, 2024

James G. Ellerman, 89, of Carlisle, died on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Thornwald Home in Carlisle.  He was born on May 1, 1934, in Carlisle and was a son of the late William A. Ellerman and Maryetta (Rice) Ellerman.

Jim graduated in 1952 from Carlisle High School and retired after many years of service with Sprint...

Apr 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Margaret (Feeley) Kelliher

Margo, a cherished 85 ½ year old mom, grandmom, and great-grandmom bid farewell to her world on April 22, 2024 at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle, Pa.  She left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and inspiration. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mom whose presence illuminated...

Apr 20, 2024

Don Emery Backenstow, 80, of Carlisle and formerly of Venice, Florida, died on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, in Carlisle, PA, his home for the last 50 years, after a 12-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Don was born on October 22nd, 1943, in Glendale, California. He was the son of the late Earl Wynch Backenstow and Hyacinth Kathleen (Peggy O'Neil)...

Apr 18, 2024

Lincoln A. Warrell, 93, of Carlisle, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born on April 17, 1931, in Newark, Ohio and was a son of the late Jonas Warrell and Lillian (Zaiser) Warrell.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years Marilyn (Eschmann) Warrell, five daughters, Linda (Glenn) Garayalde of San Juan,...

Apr 17, 2024

Terrance "Terry" L. Dively, 78, of Carlisle, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on March 27, 1946, in Steelton and was the son of the late William H. Dively and Mary L. (Schrauder) Dively.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Violet M. Dively.

Terry spent twenty-five years working...

Apr 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Earl Roger Prosser, who left us on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Shippensburg. He was 75 years old, born on June 3, 1948, in Hanover and was a son of the late Clair L. Prosser, Sr. and...

Apr 17, 2024

Walene A. Gambler, 78, of Carlisle and formerly of Harrisburg, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle.  She was born on May 6, 1945, in Johnstown, PA and was a daughter of the late Bert Johnston and Beulah (Fulton) Johnston.  Walene was the widow of Robert Gambler who died in 2021....

Apr 14, 2024

Patricia A. Cunningham, 88, of Carlisle, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at The Residents at Fitz Farm in York.  She was born on June 21, 1935, in Jersey City, NJ and was a daughter of the late William M. Burns and Marie Anna (Doege) Burns.  She was the widow of John A. Cunningham, Sr. who died on March...

Apr 12, 2024

Joanne N. Kell, 73, of Waynesburg, PA and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at We Care (Rolling Meadows) in Waynesburg.  She was born on October 22, 1950, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late George L. Kell and Mildred A. (Gallagher) Kell.

Joanne graduated from Boiling Springs High School in...

Apr 11, 2024

Kevin L. Wickard, 68, of Carlisle, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Harrisburg.  He was born on April 2, 1956, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Harry Wickard and Carol (Goodyear) Wickard.

Kevin graduated from Big Springs High School in 1974.  He spent many years...

Apr 11, 2024

Dale Walter Coller, 83, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home.  He was born on June 19, 1940, in Newport, PA and was a son of the late Walter Jennings Coller and Grace Edna (Stone) Coller.

Dale attended Newport High School and served several years with the PA National Guard.  He...

Apr 4, 2024

Roger Ellis Wiles, 75, of Carlisle, passed away at Harrisburg Hospital, on Thursday, April 4th. He was the husband of JoAnne ( Stephenson) Wiles for more than 24 years. Born on May 13, 1948, in Newville, he was the son of Ruben and Hazel ( Stockslager) Wiles.

Roger was in the Cumberland Valley High School class of...

Apr 2, 2024

Marcy M. Rotella (maiden name Marcy B. Mitchell), age 49 years old, passed away at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA on April 2, 2024, at 6:40 pm (she was a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania).

Marcy M. Rotella is survived by her husband William J. Rotella Jr., her daughter Grace L. Rotella, her son Mitchell K. Rotella,...

Mar 31, 2024

Dennis R. Litz, 75, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Carlisle, died on Sunday, March 31, 2024, as a result of a car accident in Carlisle. He was born on June 24, 1948, in Altoona and was a son of the late Lloyd Litz and Wanda (Clark) Litz Sommer. He was twice married. His first marriage was to Barbara (Bathurst)...

Mar 29, 2024

Gwendolyn P. Lewin, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on April 29, 1935, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Allen V. Evans and Christine (Cornman) Evans.

Gwen graduated from Carlisle High School in 1953.  She retired from The Four Seasons (Post Exchange) at Fort...

Mar 26, 2024

Brandon Lee Stains, 35, of Ephrata, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  He was born on August 6, 1988, in Carlisle and is the son of Nanette (Massey) Schrader of Boiling Springs and the late Steven Stains.

Brandon graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 2007.  He was currently working as a fence installer with Yeti...

Mar 26, 2024

Rev. Albert W. Steever Jr., 83, of Carlisle, devoted husband of 61 years to Dottie (Bach) Steever, passed away, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.  He was born on March 15, 1941, in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Albert W. Steever Sr. and Emma (Scarborough) Steever.

He was a graduate...

Mar 25, 2024

Anthony  "Tony" "Touchdown" "Spyder" Joseph Rodilosso, III, 56, of Carlisle, passed away at home on Monday, March 25, 2024.  He was born on August 3, 1967, in Stratford, NJ, and is a son of Anthony J. Rodilosso, Jr. of East Berlin, PA and Patricia (Hahn) Rodilosso of West Berlin, NJ.

He retired from T Force (UPS Freight)...