Recent Obituaries

Steve A. Smith

Steve A. Smith

Jan 10, 2022

Steve A. Smith, 63, of Newville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on August 23, 1958, in Carlisle and is a son of Shirley L. (Yocum) Smith of Carlisle and the late Merle E. Smith, Sr.

Steve graduated from Carlisle High School in 1976.  He was a U. S. Army...

Paul B. Funk

Paul B. Funk

Jan 4, 2022

Paul B. Funk, 83, of Carlisle and formerly of Waynesboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home.  He was born on November 17, 1938, in Waynesboro and was a son of the late Barton and Thelma (Scott) Funk.

Paul graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1956.  He enlisted in the US Navy and served...

Bonnie L. Engle

Bonnie L. Engle

Jan 3, 2022

Bonnie Lou Engle, 63, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on August 28, 1958, in Carlisle and is a daughter of Shirley A. (Dasher) Penner of Carlisle and the late Charles W. Penner Jr.

Bonnie graduated from Carlisle High School in 1977.  She was employed and...

Douglas W. Carey, Jr.

Douglas W. Carey, Jr.

Dec 31, 2021

Douglas "Buck" Carey Jr., 31, of Carlisle, passed tragically on the morning of December 31, 2021.

Doug was born May 31, 1990, to Douglas Carey Sr. and Donna Rudy in Carlisle, PA.

Doug loved speed skating at Midway Skating Rink, four-wheeling, and fishing. Each year he

looked forward to fishing trips with his...

Carole Kay Tanger

Carole Kay Tanger

Dec 29, 2021

Carole Kay Tanger, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on June 4, 1940, in Gardners and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Esther (Harry) Brandt.

Carole was a homemaker and enjoyed the local racing circuit with her husband Bill.  In 2005, Bill and Carole were...

Richard Ernest Caldwell

Richard Ernest Caldwell

Dec 28, 2021

Richard Ernest Caldwell passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 61, on December 28, 2021. Rich was a man truly devoted to his family and friends. He was a drop everything, what do you need, shirt off my back kind of guy. Those that knew him used the words selfless, kind, decent and generous to describe him. He was...

Anita L. Sheaffer

Anita L. Sheaffer

Dec 27, 2021

Anita L. Sheaffer, 59, of Carlisle and formerly of Shermans Dale, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Aventura at Pembrooke in West Chester, PA.  She was born on March 5, 1962, in Carlisle and was the daughter of the late Kenneth A. Sheaffer and G. Louise (Printz) Sheaffer.

Anita graduated from Capital Area Intermediate Unit. ...

Donald Edward Fowler

Donald Edward Fowler

Dec 26, 2021

Donald Edward Fowler was born on October 2, 1922, in Honesdale, PA, the youngest of three children born to Elizabeth (Robinson) Fowler and Delbert Fowler.  Throughout his remarkable 99 years on this earth, family was always his priority. He is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Elizabeth (Betty), his five children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren....

Ronald F. Rogers

Ronald F. Rogers

Dec 23, 2021

Ronald F. Rogers, 68, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on March 7, 1953, in Oscoda, Michigan and was a son of the late Frank and Yolanda (Marino) Rogers.

Ron graduated from Peru High School in Peru, NY and attended Thompson Institute in Harrisburg.  He was a U....

Harriett L. Gumby

Harriett L. Gumby

Dec 23, 2021

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E. Romaine Mackey

E. Romaine Mackey

Dec 22, 2021

Romaine (McCoy) Mackey, 99, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in her home. She was born December 5, 1922, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Ernst & Rilda (Bowermaster) McCoy.

Romaine was a graduate of Carlisle High School Class of 1940. Upon graduation she was employed at Carlisle Shoe Company...

Jerome R. Clark

Jerome R. Clark

Dec 21, 2021

Jerome R. Clark, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle.  Arrangements will be announced when complete.

Dennis Gene Melisauskas

Dennis Gene Melisauskas

Dec 16, 2021

Dennis Gene Melisauskas, 75, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at home.  He was born July 13, 1946, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Evelyn (George) Melisauskas and Edmund A. Melisauskas Sr.

Dennis grew up in Carlisle playing softball. He graduated from Carlisle High school and from Penn State with a...

Lois E. Snyder

Lois E. Snyder

Dec 15, 2021

Adoring wife, mother, and grandmother, Lois Elaine Snyder of Carlisle passed away Wednesday, December 15th surrounded by family. Born in Mechanicsburg on April 20th, 1943, to the late Richard B. and Betty Jane Ward (Long), she was preceded in death by her beloved and doting husband of fifty-seven years Ridgley "Rich/Butch" K. Snyder, Sr. and her cherished brother Clifford...

Mya Marie Weiss

Mya Marie Weiss

Dec 15, 2021

Mya Marie Weiss, infant daughter of Jason L. Weiss and Jaime L. Rich of Shippensburg, passed to eternal life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh.  She was born on December 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Mya fought very hard in her short time. She was the granddaughter of the late Denise Raudabaugh.

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Corrine Ann Wickard

Corrine Ann Wickard

Dec 13, 2021

Corrine "Cory" Ann Wickard, 62, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at her home.  She was born on December 29, 1958, in Berwick and was a daughter of the late John and Sandra (Sorber) Howard.

Corrine earned her GED.  She worked for several local companies including the former Pomeroy's Dept. Store, Educare, Claremont Nursing...

Shane R. Ford

Shane R. Ford

Dec 12, 2021

Shane R. Ford, 35, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.  He was born on August 19, 1986, in Carlisle and is the son of Joann G. (Thrush) Ford of Carlisle and the late Russell S. Ford.

Shane graduated in 2005 from Big Spring High School in Newville. ...

Merchline Mills Riddlesberger Jr., M.D.

Merchline Mills Riddlesberger Jr., M.D.

Dec 11, 2021

Memorial Service Saturday, August 12, 2023 Visitation 12-1pm Remembrance Service 1-2pm Ewing Brothers Funeral Home 630 S Hanover Street Carlisle, PA, 17013 717-243-2421

We invite you to celebrate the life of Merchline (Bud, Merk) Mills Riddlesberger Jr. on Saturday, August 12, 2023. The Memorial Service will be held at the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S Hanover...

Mark M. Miller

Mark M. Miller

Dec 11, 2021

Mark M. Miller, 79, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at home with family by his side.  He was born on April 12, 1942, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Everett L. and Gladys R. (Hurley) Miller.

Mark graduated from Big Spring High School in 1959.  He served six years with...

Betty A. Myers

Betty A. Myers

Dec 10, 2021

Betty A. (Darhower) Myers, 76, of Somerset and formerly of Carlisle gained her wings and went home to God on December 10, 2021.  She was born on March 2, 1945, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Harry J. and Helen (Oiler) Darhower.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 loving years,...