Recent Obituaries

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,...

Jamie Kristine Brown Dove

Jamie Kristine Brown Dove

Dec 7, 2021

Jamie Kristine Brown Dove, 41, formerly of Carlisle, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at her home in Mechanicsburg.  She was born on June 14, 1980, in Carlisle and is the daughter of Shirley Brown Petresky of Carlisle and the late Van I. Brown and the late Peter P. Petresky.

Jamie was a 1998 graduate of Carlisle...

Richard E. Calaman

Richard E. Calaman

Dec 6, 2021

Richard E. "Dick" Calaman, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at UPMC West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg.  He was born on August 25, 1931, in Carlisle and was a son of Bruce H. Calaman and Helen E. (Brenneman) Calaman.

Dick was a 1949 graduate of Carlisle High School and was president of his...

Cindy J. Tubbs

Cindy J. Tubbs

Dec 6, 2021

Cindy Jo Durff Tubbs, 62, of Carlisle, passed away on December 6, 2021, at home. She was born March 1, 1959, in Chambersburg and was a daughter of the late Esther M. (Fickes) Stone and Robert G. Durff.

Cindy attended Big Spring and Carlisle High Schools and later earned her GED.  Cindy's 40 plus years of employment...

Robert H. Howard

Robert H. Howard

Dec 5, 2021

Robert H. "Bobby" Howard, 90, of Back Bay, New Brunswick, Canada died on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on December 12, 1930, in New Brunswick and was a son of the late Harlow Howard and Lucille (French) Cook.

Bobby graduated from the Back Bay High School.  He retired from the FAFNIR Bearing...

Gary J. Fenton

Gary J. Fenton

Dec 4, 2021

Gary James Fenton, 73, of Newville, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on August 10, 1948, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Earl D. Fenton and Esther R. (Sollenberger) Fenton.

Gary earned his GED from Big Spring High School.  He worked for several businesses including C. H....