Recent Obituaries

Virginia "Ginny" (Costopoulos) Schmitt

Virginia "Ginny" (Costopoulos) Schmitt

Nov 5, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" (Costopoulos) Schmitt, 73, of Carlisle, died on Friday, November 5, 2021, at her home.  She was born on June 29, 1948, in Carlisle and was the daughter of the late Costas James Costopoulos and Katherine (Karagiannis) Costopoulos and the widow of Douglas F. Schmitt who died August 7, 2016.

Ginny graduated from Shippensburg University with...

Garry M. Failor, Jr.

Garry M. Failor, Jr.

Oct 26, 2021

Garry M. Failor, Jr., 48, of Newville, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle.  A full obituary will be announced when complete.

Clark L. Slothower

Clark L. Slothower

Oct 25, 2021

Clark L. Slothower, 98, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle.  He was born on April 30, 1923, in Mechanicsburg and was the son of Clarence Slothower and Rosie (Farrence) Slothower.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Dorothy M. (Chronister) Slothower, two daughters, Doris M. (husband...

Robert Lee Winkleman

Robert Lee Winkleman

Oct 25, 2021

Robert Lee Winkleman, 47, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born on March 2, 1974, in Lock Haven and is the son of Grace L. (Duck) Walk and her husband David Walk of Jersey Shore, Pa.

He graduated from Jersey Shore High School. Robert served in the U.S. Army...

Eugene Johnson

Eugene Johnson

Oct 16, 2021

SSG (Ret) Eugene "Gene" Johnson, US Army, 89, of Carlisle, gained his wings on Saturday, October 16, 2021.  He was born on January 23, 1932, in Phillipsburg and was a son of the late Ruth (Askey) Johnson.  Gene was the sibling of Jerome Johnson and Joan McTigue and was preceded in death by Betty Miller, Jim Johnson, Sr., Ruth...

Edith Mae Shipp

Edith Mae Shipp

Oct 13, 2021

Edith Mae Shipp, 73, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.  She was born on November 29, 1947, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Walter N. and Gladys L. (Stonebraker) Malloy.

Edith had been employed at the former Carlisle Ribbon Mill and retired as a supervisor...

C. Elizabeth Burns

C. Elizabeth Burns

Oct 12, 2021

Elizabeth (Hooven) Burns, 94 years young, of Carlisle, and formerly of Hanover, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born at home on November 14, 1926, in Union Township, York County and was a daughter of the late Melvin L. Hooven and Katherine (Swartz) Hooven. Elizabeth was the wife of William...

Darlene M. Mcnaughton

Darlene M. Mcnaughton

Oct 4, 2021

Darlene M. (Hill) McNaughton, 79, died on October 4, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg.  She was born on July 15, 1942, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Mervin and Mary (Lambert) Hill, Sr.

Darlene was a 1960 graduate of Carlisle High School.  She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.  Darlene enjoyed...

Edith Odessa Day

Edith Odessa Day

Oct 2, 2021

Edith (Peg) Odessa Day, daughter of the late James and Ruth (Hinton) Coleman was born on August 31, 1938, in Carlisle, PA, was called home by the creator on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones in York, PA.

Edith attended Carlisle High School.  She retired from York International (Johnson Controls) where she...

F. Glenn Peffer

F. Glenn Peffer

Sep 30, 2021

Glenn Peffer, son of Edgar W. Peffer and Mary Spangler Peffer and was born May 3, 1927, in Mechanicsburg PA. He passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. Glenn attended Mechanicsburg High School and recently celebrated 70 years of married with his wife Shirley B. Peffer.  Born and raised on the family farm in Churchtown, Cumberland...

Janet M. Hollen

Janet M. Hollen

Sep 29, 2021

Janet Montague Weston Hollen, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, in the Chapel Pointe Retirement Community in Carlisle.  She was born on August 8, 1932, in Huntingdon, and was a daughter of the late John Weston and Olive "Billy" (Montague) Weston.

Janet graduated from Orbisonia High School in 1950, attended University of Pennsylvania...

Sheila M. Kreuter

Sheila M. Kreuter

Sep 29, 2021

Sheila M. Kreuter, of Carlisle and formerly of Pittsford, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Thornwald Home, Carlisle.  Burial will be private in White Haven Memorial Park in Pittsford.  www.EwingBrothers.com.

Nancy D. Jumper

Nancy D. Jumper

Sep 25, 2021

Nancy D. Jumper, 84, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on May 14, 1937, in Shermans Dale and was a daughter of the late Oscar and Miriam (Fenicle) Hummel and the widow of Ray F. Jumper, Jr. who died Nov. 25, 2011.

Nancy graduated in 1955 from the...

Carl H. Mateer

Carl H. Mateer

Sep 24, 2021

Carl H. Mateer, 83, of Carlisle, went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 24, 2021, at Stonebridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, Duncannon, Pa. He was born September 14, 1938, in Carlisle, to the late John H. and Thelma P. (Steigleman) Mateer.

Carl served honorably in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958 aboard the...

Thomas Lee Eames

Thomas Lee Eames

Sep 21, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Lee Eames, 71, of Carlisle, went peacefully to his eternal home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  He was born on January 28, 1950, in York, and was a son to the late Alexander and Doris (Stine) Eames.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Janet Eames, one son Edward (Melanie) Eames, seven daughters,...

Robert L. Rupp

Robert L. Rupp

Sep 19, 2021

Robert (Bobby) L. Rupp, a.k.a. Bubbs, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1934, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Ember B. Rupp and Helen G. (Cornman) Rupp and son-in-law of the late Arthur J. Logan and Pearl J. (Myers) Logan.

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Marlin L. Ewing

Marlin L. Ewing

Sep 18, 2021

Marlin L. Ewing, Sr., 75, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at his home.  He was born on January 1, 1946, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Lester and Mildred (Enck) Ewing.

Marlin retired after more than 40 years of service with Eichelbergers Inc. in Mechanicsburg.  He attended Faith Chapel, Carlisle...

M. George Van Asdalan

M. George Van Asdalan

Sep 16, 2021

George Van Asdalan, 81, of Shippensburg, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. He was born on November 28, 1939, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Marlin J. Van Asdalan and Elsie M. Miller Van Asdalan.

George was a Carlisle High School graduate.  George served in the US Marine Corps, the...

Cathy J. Foor

Cathy J. Foor

Sep 12, 2021

Cathy J. Foor, 62, of Carlisle, formerly of Altoona/Hollidaysburg passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 12th at UPMC Carlisle. She was born at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, a daughter of late James Ray and Shirley Benner.

Surviving is her husband of 29 years David; four sons, Ronald (Nicole) Wombacher, John, Matthew and DJ; two grandsons, Lucas and...

Roger Garman

Roger Garman

Sep 10, 2021

Roger L. Garman, 61, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at his home with loving family by his side.  He was born on January 7, 1960, Carlisle and is the son of Paul L. and Betty L. (Peffer) Garman of Carlisle.

Roger graduated in 1978 from Big Spring High School, Newville.  He worked with...