Nov 8, 2022

Shirley A. Maurice, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Thornwald Home in Carlisle.  She was born on April 24, 1935, in York Springs and was a daughter of the late Donald Keckler and Irene (Murtoff) Keckler.

Shirley retired from Piezo Crystal Co. in Carlisle after more than 30 years of service.  She...

Oct 30, 2022

Nolan Harty, born March 9, 1995, St.  Louis Park, Minnesota, died unexpectedly October 30, 2022, in Chambersburg Hospital.

Nolan attended schools in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, graduated from Shippensburg High School and attended Shippensburg University.

Nolan was baptized ELCA Lutheran and was focused on spirituality, kindness and helping others during his life.  He was an...

Oct 29, 2022

Rebecca K. Zimmerman, 73, of Shermans Dale, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at home.  She was born on September 1, 1949, in Carlisle and was the daughter of the late Donald H. Sheaffer and Alice M. (McCabe) Sheaffer.  She was the widow of John D. Zimmerman who passed away in 2011.

Rebecca retired after 23...

Oct 28, 2022

Rev. Harold G. Jones, 88, of Carlisle, husband of 67 years to Rosanna G. (Hockley) Jones, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home.  He was born on December 10, 1933, in Newville and was a son of the late Norman Jones and Ruth (Fickes) Jones.

Rev. Jones served as an Evangelist and founder of...

Oct 26, 2022

Francis E. Wilson, 89, of Cumming, GA and formerly of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in Accent Care in Cumming.  He was born on June 23, 1933, in New Cumberland and was a son of the late Lee Wilson and Catherine (Hinnenkamp) Wilson.  He was married to the late E. Louise (Fletcher) Wilson.

Oct 26, 2022

Kathryn N. Pennypacker, 97, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Thornwald Home in Carlisle.  She was born on May 11, 1925, in Gilbertsville, Montgomery County and was the daughter of the late Rufus Nester and Edna Mae (Moyer) Nester.  She was the widow of Robert L. Pennypacker who passed away in 1976.

Kathryn...

Oct 23, 2022

Roy W. Wickard, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at home.  He was born on October 11, 1933, in Plainfield, and was a son of the late Robert Wickard and Emma (Lebo) Wickard.

Roy was a Carlisle High School graduate, and an active member of the 4H/Extension Clubs.  He grew up farming, then...

Oct 22, 2022

Reba L. Kell, 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg.  She was born on June 19, 1931, in Dillsburg and was a daughter of the late Arthur and Eva (Taylor) Garretson.  She was the widow of C. Ross Kell.

Reba graduated from Dillsburg High School.  She retired from J....

Oct 20, 2022

Sally K. Sites, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at her home.  She was born on September 13, 1941, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Harold Matthews and Leah (Shenk) Matthews.  She was the widow of David T. Sites.

Sally graduated from Carlisle High School in 1959.  She retired from...

Oct 19, 2022

Mary Marie "Mammy" Smith, 82, of Boiling Springs fell asleep in death on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Cornie and Violet Rowles; husband of 51 years, Paul Smith; sister, Patricia Dry of Steelton; her eldest son, Curtis Smith of Carlisle; Son-in-Law, David Rouner of Gardners; Daughter-in-Law Susan Smith of Mechanicsburg; granddaughter Amanda...

Oct 19, 2022

Helen L. Ocker, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Claremont Nursing Home.  She was born on December 15, 1929, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Norman S. Ocker, Sr. and Ruth (Koontz) Ocker.

Helen graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1948 and the Ken Del School of Cosmetology...

Oct 13, 2022

George J. Vaughn, 92, of Newville, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Swaim Health Center, Newville.  He was born on June 2, 1930, in Shippensburg and was a son of the late Jackson T. Vaughn and Mabel K. (Holtry) Vaughn.  He was married to the late Anna Louise (Vanasdlen) Vaughn.

George graduated from Carlisle High...

Oct 12, 2022

Faye A. (Weary) Drawbaugh, 76, of Newville, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at home.  She was born on April 13, 1946, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late J. Maynard Weary and Treva Mae (Brehm) Weary.  She was the widow of Robert E. Drawbaugh.

Faye graduated from Big Spring High School with the...

Oct 10, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joy Lynn Cooper Fernandes on October 10, 2022, at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle, PA.  After a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, Joy has joined her husband, Dale, who preceded her in death.  She was born on April 21, 1933, and raised in Abington, PA to Guy M. Cooper...

Oct 7, 2022

Kathleen I. (Shughart) Rynard, 95, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on July 17, 1927, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Norman P. Shughart and Esther Ellen (Miller) Shughart.  She was the widow of William L. Rynard.

Kathleen was a member of Community Christian Fellowship,...

Oct 4, 2022

Dorothy Mae Failor, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on April 13, 1935, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Elsie Mae (Miller) Chestnut and Earl Chestnut.  She was the widow of Ronald B. Failor.

Dorothy retired after many years of service with Dickinson College...

Sep 27, 2022

Ioannis K. "John" Pappas, 82, of Carlisle, fell asleep unto the Lord on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, surrounded by his family at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on March 20, 1940, in Aggelokastro, Greece and was a son of the late Konstantinos Pappas and Sotiria (Kontou) Pappas.

John is a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox...

Sep 26, 2022

Carol Thumma Bucher, 74, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg.  She was born on December 9, 1947, in Mechanicsburg and was a daughter of the late Norman L. Thumma and Willodeen (Rockey) Thumma.

Carol was a 1965 graduate of Northern High School.  She was a devoted homemaker.  Carol loved to read,...

Sep 24, 2022

Pauline L. Jumper, 92, formerly of Shippensburg, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Green Ridge Village, Newville.  She was born on March 3, 1930, in Shippensburg and was a daughter of the late Roy G. Morrison and Bernita (Mentzer) Morrison.  She was the widow of Sharp S. Jumper.

Pauline was a devoted homemaker.  She worked...

Sep 24, 2022

Floyd L. Ewing, Sr., 69, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Claremont Nursing Home, Carlisle.  He was born on November 19, 1952, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Lester Ewing and Mildred (Enck) Ewing.

Floyd graduated from Boiling Springs High School with the class of 1971.  He was skilled in...