Oct 3, 2025

Stephen E. Knisely, ("Steve", "Kn-ize", "Big Steve", "Poppa") 72, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, in the Select Specialty Hospital at UPMC Harrisburg.  He was born on March 5, 1953, in Harrisburg, and is a son of Shirley A. (McClure) Knisely of Carlisle and the late George Edward "Ed"Knisely.  He was married to the late Jacalyn...

Oct 2, 2025

Ivan P. Kerns, 94, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle.  He was born on September 17, 1931, in Enola and was a son of the late Leroy Kerns and Pauline (Bennett) Kerns.  Ivan was married to the late Leona R. (Waggoner) Kerns who passed away on November 27, 2001.  They...

Oct 1, 2025

Dennis R. Sheriff, 70, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at home with family by his side.  He was born on June 30, 1955, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Wayne B. Sheriff, Sr. and Ada I. (Gusler) Sheriff.

Denny graduated from Carlisle High School in 1975.  He worked for John...

Sep 23, 2025

Melvin "Mel" Lee Seibert Sr., 75, of Newville, passed away on Tuesday September 23, 2025, at home with his loving wife, Maxine (Stitt) Seibert of 56 years by his side. He was born on September 28, 1949, in Carlisle to the late Roy C. Seibert Sr. and Geraldine (Brownawell) Seibert.

Mel attended Big Spring High School.  After...

Sep 22, 2025

Verna "Kay" Lankford

August 22, 1966 – September 22, 2025

Verna "Kay" Lankford, 59, of Pennsylvania, formerly of Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 22, 1966, in Indiana, Kay was the daughter of the late Judith K. Frazo and Gary D. Frazo....

Sep 22, 2025

Harry S. Miller Jr., 88, of Shippensburg, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 28, 1937, to the late Harry S. Miller Sr. and MaryBelle Waldsmith Miller.

Harry retired from Carlisle Syntec where he spent 43 years and 10 months doing many different...

Sep 22, 2025

Joan (Painter) Ludwig Benze, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on November 4, 1934, in Lebanon, PA and was a daughter of the late Earl R. Painter and Ellamirl (Detweiler) Painter.

Joan is survived by two children, Christy Ludwig Keen of TN and Stephanie Ludwig Mellinger of...

Sep 20, 2025

Tina  A. (Hoerner) Brannen, 65, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Manor Care Health Services Kingston Court in York, PA.  She was born on October 6, 1959, in Harrisburg and was a daughter of the late Robert L. Hoerner, Sr. and Marlene (McMullen) Hoerner.  Tina was the widow of Kenneth D. Brannen who died...

Sep 19, 2025

Martha J. Unger, 86, formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at The Gardens at Camp Hill.  She was born on February 8, 1939, in McConnellsburg and was a daughter of the late Rush Kerlin, Sr. and Arrie (Seiders) Kerlin.

Martha retired from The Home Depot in Mechanicsburg after many years of service as...

Sep 18, 2025

John Eugene "Gene" Perry, 91, of Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle, PA died Sept. 18, 2025, surrounded by loving family and caregivers.

Born July 25, 1934, in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late John F. "Jack" Perry and Winifred A. (Ward) Perry and the beloved husband of Audrey (Freeberg) Perry, who died in May 2025....

Sep 17, 2025

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John R. Shafer, 81, of Carlisle, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at UPMC West Shore, Mechanicsburg.  He was born on July 7, 1944, in Harrisburg and was a son of the late Harold E. Shafer and Mary Jane (Morris) Shafer.

John graduated from the former Scotland School for Veteran's Children in 1963.  He...

Sep 16, 2025

Marcia J. Coleman Keller, 89, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Micleda (Weitzel) Coleman. After the tragic death of her mother, several years later her dad married Mildred Greason, who lovingly helped to raise Marcia and her twin brother. She was married to Ken, her first and...

Sep 14, 2025

Yi Suk Thompson, 78, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on February 15, 1947, in Yangnim-dong, South Korea, and was a daughter of the late Dong Un and Nan Sim Song.

Yi Suk grew up during the Korean War and...

Sep 12, 2025

Barbara Marie (Dunn) Gibbons, age 88, of Carlisle, PA passed away peacefully on September 12th at UPMC Carlisle Hospital.

Born on March 26, 1937, Barbara - affectionately known to her loved ones as Bobbi - was the daughter of the late Stanley W. Dunn and Susan Dunn (Hangarter). She graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in 1955,...

Sep 10, 2025

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Betty L. (Peffer) Garman, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her home.  She was born on August 8, 1937, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late George Peffer and Hilda (Wolfe) Peffer.  Betty was married for 68 years to the late Paul L. Garman who died September 19, 2023....

Sep 7, 2025

Nina Lee Herr, 91, of Carlisle passed away on Sunday September 7, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg. She was born on December 26, 1933, in Union, SC to the late James Walter Kirby and Nora (Bolton) Kirby. Nina was the widow of Lawrence S. Herr, who passed away on July 24, 2007.

Nina drove school bus for a...

Sep 5, 2025

Wanda M. Stryker, 62, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at her home.  She was born on September 24, 1962, in Carlisle and is the daughter of Jack Bailey of Carlisle and the late Vonny (Shughart) Bailey.

Wanda graduated from Boiling Springs High School with the class of 1980.  She had been employed...

Sep 5, 2025

Margaret A. Blosser, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.  She was born on June 2, 1936, in Sidney, New York and was a daughter of the late Roscoe Wright and Eleanor (Fisk) Wright.

Margaret graduated from Unadilla High School in Unadilla, New York, also the Philadelphia Bible Institute and...

Sep 2, 2025

Chaplain Major (Ret) Jay R. Sherwood, III, USAF, 79, formerly of Florida, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle.  He was born on December 10, 1945, in Anchorage, Alaska and was a son of the late Jay R. Sherwood, II and Patricia (Cross) Sherwood.  He was married to the late Linda...

Sep 1, 2025

Pamela A. Gatten, 75, of Lebanon and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.  She was born on January 22, 1950, in Harrisburg and was a daughter of the late Willis Bartlett, Jr. and Annabelle (Musser) Bartlett.  Pam was the widow of S. Lee Gatten, Jr., who passed...