Recent Obituaries

Lee H. Leidigh

Lee H. Leidigh

May 29, 2024

Lee H. Leidigh, 77 of Carlisle died Wednesday, May, 29, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carroll W. and Esther Leidigh.

Lee loved to spend his time at the beach, travel to different countries and take day trips to Longwood Gardens, NYC and Washington Cathedral.  He was a member of First Evangelical...

Shirley M. Klock

Shirley M. Klock

May 29, 2024

Shirley M. Klock, 98, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle.  She was born on February 1, 1926, in Shamokin and was a daughter of the late Job Swift and Rosetta (Jayne) Swift. Shirley was the widow of the late Thearl H. Klock.

Shirley graduated from Shamokin high school with...

Jo Ann Louise Layne

Jo Ann Louise Layne

May 21, 2024

Jo Ann Louise (Ream) Layne of Mechanicsburg went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024.  She was born on July 3, 1935, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Wallace Raymond Ream, Sr. and Lois (Knoche) Ream, and was the oldest of six children.  She was the widow of Wayne Layne, who passed away on...

John F. Stamy, Iii

John F. Stamy, Iii

May 21, 2024

John F. Stamy, III, 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Thornwald Home in Carlisle.  He was born on January 16, 1942, in Carlisle and was a son of the late John F. Stamy, Jr. and Mary (Failor) Stamy.

John graduated from Big Spring High School in 1959 and completed two years at...

M. Otilia Mccarren

M. Otilia Mccarren

May 20, 2024

M. Otilia McCarren, 98, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on August 18, 1925, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and was a daughter of the late Anthony Perry and Francisca (Pimental) Perry and was the widow of COL (Ret) Edwin J. McCarren, US Army, who died in 2000.

Otilia...

Vada Mary Barrick

Vada Mary Barrick

May 19, 2024

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Vada Mary Miller Barrick, 95, formerly of Lonesome Road, Newville, bid farewell to this world on Sunday morning, May 19, 2024, in the Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center where she had resided for the past several years. She was born June 15, 1928, to the late Albert Clair and Mary Elizabeth (Brandt) Miller. Vada was...

Robert E. Evans, Jr.

Robert E. Evans, Jr.

May 19, 2024

Robert E Evans Jr, 64, from Eagle River AK went home to be with the Lord on Sunday 5/19/2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He died peacefully in Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage AK.   Per his request, a viewing was held in Anchorage & burial will be in Carlisle PA.

Bob was born in Summit...

Wesley A. Bowermaster

Wesley A. Bowermaster

May 13, 2024

Wesley A. Bowermaster, 77, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Nursing in Harrisburg.  He was born on November 3, 1946, in Carlisle and the son of the late Mary M. (Bowermaster) Kennedy and Russell Kennedy.

Wesley graduated from high school and retired from C. H. Masland & Sons, Carlisle...

Diann Dupy Drake

Diann Dupy Drake

May 10, 2024

Diann Dupy Drake, left this physical world on May 10, 2024 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania at the age of 80. Born in Port Arthur, TX on July 24, 1943 to the late Bennie Sue (Reynolds) and Thurman J. Dupy, she was lovingly referred to by her parents as "The Dupy's Darling".

Diann graduated from Port Arthur High School...

Ralph L. Peffer

Ralph L. Peffer

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...

Jean D. Gribble

Jean D. Gribble

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...

James G. Ellerman

James G. Ellerman

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...

Margaret M. Kelliher

Margaret M. Kelliher

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...

Don E. Backenstow

Don E. Backenstow

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)...

Lincoln A. Warrell

Lincoln A. Warrell

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,...

Terry L. Dively

Terry L. Dively

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...

Earl R. Prosser

Earl R. Prosser

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...

Walene A. Gambler

Walene A. Gambler

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....

Patricia A. Cunningham

Patricia A. Cunningham

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...

Joanne N. Kell

Joanne N. Kell

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...