Recent Obituaries

Evelyn H. Anderson

Evelyn H. Anderson

Dec 9, 2019

Evelyn H. (McDonald) Anderson, 100, of Carlisle, died Monday, December 9, 2019 at home.  She was born on November 7, 1919 in Richmond, VA and was a daughter of the late Harold and Gertrude (Brown) McDonald and the widow of CMSgt (Ret) John Joseph Anderson, who died June 1, 2017 at home.

She is survived by two...

Vera A. Madison

Vera A. Madison

Dec 8, 2019

Vera A. Madison, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Church of God Home, Carlisle.  She was born on April 19, 1930 in Shermansdale, Perry County and was a daughter of the late Emmanuel Howard Adams and Elizabeth (Messimer) Adams.  Vera was the widow of Richard R. Madison who passed away on June 6, 2006....

Betty J. Hunsecker

Betty J. Hunsecker

Dec 7, 2019

Betty J. Hunsecker, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Harrisburg Hospital.  She was born on June 4, 1929 and was a daughter of the late Jane Ellen (Keck) Goodhart.  Betty was the widow of R. David Hunsecker who passed away on March 23, 1980.

Betty graduated from Carlisle High School in 1948...

Elizabeth M. Dum

Elizabeth M. Dum

Dec 4, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Morrison Dum, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Harrisburg Hospital. She was born on November 18, 1930 in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Barnes P. and Frances (Shaw) Kelly.

Betty graduated from Yeadon High School and earned a Bachelors' degree in Latin with a minor in English...

William R. Kerr

William R. Kerr

Dec 4, 2019

William R. Kerr, 88, died on December 4, 2019.  Services will be privately held by the family.  www.EwingBrothers.com.

Gladys C. Vick

Gladys C. Vick

Dec 3, 2019

Gladys C. (Burgett) Vick, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Shippensburg Health Center.  She was born on September 26, 1937 in Carlisle and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Darr) Burgett and the widow of Alvin M. Vick who passed away in 1989.

She is survived by three sons;...

Andre M. White, Jr.

Andre M. White, Jr.

Dec 2, 2019

Andre M. White, Jr., 22, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at York Hospital.  He was born on May 29, 1997 in Carlisle and is the son of Andre M. White, Sr. and Getia L. White of Carlisle.

Andre was a member of Kingdom Embassy in Harrisburg.  He enjoyed football, video games...

Mark L. Butler

Mark L. Butler

Dec 1, 2019

Mark L. Butler, 61, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 1, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA.  Mark was born on November 14, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY and was a son of the late Stephen Vincent Butler and Carmen Rose (Ferreno) Butler.

Mark is survived by two daughters: Brooke A. Butler and her fiancé, Joshua Wagner...

Albert "Red" C. Roach, Jr.

Albert "Red" C. Roach, Jr.

Nov 26, 2019

Albert C. "Red" Roach, Jr., 64, of Carlisle, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.  Arrangements will be announced when complete.

Marlene E. Spangler

Marlene E. Spangler

Nov 26, 2019

Marlene E. Spangler, 84, of Newville, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Swaim Health Center.  Arrangements will be announced when complete.

Dorris M. Rhoads

Dorris M. Rhoads

Nov 23, 2019

Dorris M. (Richwine) Rhoads, 95, of Carlisle, died on Saturday, 23 November 2019 at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.  She was born on January 29, 1924 in Cumberland County and was a daughter of the late Ralph M. Richwine, Sr. and Mabel E. (Yost) Richwine, and was the widow of Clark A. Rhoads, Sr. who died July 1, 1997.

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James B. Clifford, Jr.

James B. Clifford, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

James B Clifford Jr, 80, of Carlisle, died on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Claremont Nursing Home, Carlisle. He was born on July 6, 1939 in Lomita, Ca. and was a son of the late James B. Clifford, Sr. and Helen (Secora) Clifford.

Jim served in the US Air Force from 1958 to 1962.  He was a...

Margaret C. Anderson

Margaret C. Anderson

Nov 20, 2019

Margaret C. (Thumma) Anderson, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Thornwald Home in Carlisle.  She was born on October 24, 1930 in Bloserville and was a daughter of the late Abraham Otis Thumma and Lovina Sarah (Leer) Thumma.  Margaret was the widow of N. Lee Anderson who died Jan. 9, 2011.

Margaret...

Ruth R. Jones

Ruth R. Jones

Nov 18, 2019

Ruth R. Jones, 83, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.  She was born on June 17, 1936 in Reading and was a daughter of the late Rev. William P. Strausser and Loraine (Pannepacker) Strausser.  Ruth was the widow of Ronald L. Jones, who died May 23, 2003.

Ruth graduated from...

Miriam A. Sykes

Miriam A. Sykes

Nov 11, 2019

Miriam A. Sykes, 87, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at home.  She was born on September 17, 1932 in Harrisburg and was a daughter of the late Paul Kreider Parthmore and Olive (Smith) Parthmore.  She was the widow of Edward C. Sykes who passed away on March 25, 1999.

Miriam was a...

Preston "Bud" A. Troupe

Preston "Bud" A. Troupe

Nov 10, 2019

Preston A. "Bud" Troupe, 84, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at home.  He was born on November 13, 1934 in Leitersburg, MD and was a son of the late Clayton Z. Troupe and Katherine P. (Carl) Troupe.

Bud graduated in 1952 from Smithsburg High School in Maryland.  He served in the US...

John Frederick Kluge

John Frederick Kluge

Nov 6, 2019

John Frederick Kluge, Jr., 98, of Lynchburg, VA and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in Lynchburg.  He was born on July 30, 1921 in Shippensburg and was a son of the late John and Evalyn (Wingler) Kluge and was married to the late Mary C. (Cromer) Kluge who passed away on October 26, 2018....

Dr. Harold W. Gardner

Dr. Harold W. Gardner

Nov 6, 2019

Dr. Harold W. Gardner is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Cheryl Pauli, two daughters, Kelly Gardner, Albuquerque, and Denali Brooke, Albuquerque, three sons, Scott Gardner, Grand Rapids, MI, Dr. Michael Gardner, Portland, OR, and Bryce Gardner, Carlisle, PA, as well as five grandchildren. His parents were Edward J. Gardner and Mildred I. Brougher Gardner.

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Thomas H. Shelar

Thomas H. Shelar

Nov 5, 2019

Thomas H. Shelar, 80, of Carlisle, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle.  He was born on December 7, 1938 in Princeton, PA and was the son of the late Thomas Earl Shelar and Margaret Alberta (Harrison) Shelar.

Tom graduated from Princeton High School and earned a degree in law enforcement for Harrisburg Area...

Marietta Y. Fisher

Marietta Y. Fisher

Nov 2, 2019

Marietta Yeingst Fisher, 98, formerly of Winchester Gardens, Carlisle, died on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle.  She was born on February 2, 1921 in Gardners and was a daughter of the late William and Catharine (Shope) Yeingst and the widow of Robert L. Fisher who died on Sept. 24, 1969.

Marietta graduated from...