Recent Obituaries

Joanne Laviska Slusser

Joanne Laviska Slusser

Aug 31, 2025

Joanne Laviska Slusser, 78, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on August 31, 2025. Born on June 9, 1947, in New Hanover County, North Carolina, Joanne was fiercely independent, yet a compassionate nurturer, that was always there when you needed her for support, wisdom or love.

Joanne's greatest joys came from spending time with her family, walking...

Bernice M. Markle

Bernice M. Markle

Aug 29, 2025

Bernice M. Markle, 100, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.  Private burial was in West Newton Cemetery in West Newton, PA

Viviann Grace Kreiser

Viviann Grace Kreiser

Aug 26, 2025

Viviann Grace Kreiser, infant daughter of Cassandra (Marchese) Kreiser and James Lee Kreiser of Boiling Springs passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, Mechanicsburg.

In addition to her parents, Viviann is survived by two sisters, Novella and Kinsley Kreiser at home, maternal grandparents, Deb and Bob Marchese of Carlisle, paternal...

Danny R. Stone

Danny R. Stone

Aug 25, 2025

Danny R. Stone, 66, of New Freedom, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at York Hospital.  He was born on November 16, 1958, in Carlisle and was a son of the late George W. Stone and Verna Irene (Beam) Stone.

Danny enjoyed collecting "Dream Catchers", studying Native American Indian Culture and listening to music.

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Robin H. Merrick Snyder

Robin H. Merrick Snyder

Aug 24, 2025

Robin H. Merrick Snyder, 65, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at home.  She was born on July 6, 1960, in Frostburg, MD and was a daughter of Carol (Spataro) Burr of Carlisle and the late Ronald Harrison.

Robin graduated from Beall High School in Frostburg.  She worked as an accountant most of her...

E. Marie Kepner

E. Marie Kepner

Aug 21, 2025

E. Marie Kepner, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her home.  She was born on February 26, 1933, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Colonel Mellott and Ethel (Holtry) Mellott.  Marie was the widow of Richard L. Kepner who passed away on July 6, 1993.

Marie graduated from Carlisle...

Marie Stets Herman

Marie Stets Herman

Aug 21, 2025

Marie Stets Herman, 91, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at home.  She was born on May 7, 1934, in Olyphant and was a daughter of the late Frank Stets and Julia (Solak) Stets.  Marie was the widow of George A. Herman, Sr., who passed away on Oct. 25, 1998.

Marie graduated from Carlisle...

Michael Leroy Failor, Sr.

Michael Leroy Failor, Sr.

Aug 21, 2025

Michael Leroy Failor, Sr., 71, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at home.  He was born on November 3, 1953, in Carlisle and was a son of the late David Failor, Sr. and Mariam (Vanasdalan) Failor.

Mike attended Carlisle High School.  He drove truck for Clouse Trucking and retired as a self-employed mechanic at...

Ruth J. Barrick

Ruth J. Barrick

Aug 19, 2025

Ruth Joanlee (Raudabaugh) Barrick, 90, formerly of Enola, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg. She was born on July 25, 1935 in Upper Frankford Township, Cumberland County to the late Leroy "Jim" and Geraldine "Peg" (Hoover) Raudabaugh.

Ruth lived in Upper Frankford Township most of her life. She was a...

Sharon L. Campbell

Sharon L. Campbell

Aug 18, 2025

"In life we loved you dearly,

In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place,

No one else will ever fill."

-Unknown

Sharon L. Campbell, formerly of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  She was best known for...

Mary L. Lamma

Mary L. Lamma

Aug 12, 2025

Mary L. Lamma, 93, of Carlisle, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home with family by her side.  She was born on November 19, 1931, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Stewart K. Mountz and Marie (Clouse) Mountz and was the widow of James M. Lamma, Sr. who died October 9, 1996.

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Joseph J. Kozell Jr.

Joseph J. Kozell Jr.

Aug 10, 2025

Joseph J. Kozell, Jr., 88, of Boiling Springs passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was born on January 24, 1937, in Scranton to the late Joseph J. Kozell, Sr. and Ann Churilla Kozell. He shared a devoted and loving marriage with his wife, Ann Marie Kozell for 65 years.

Joseph Graduated...

Robert M. Wickard

Robert M. Wickard

Aug 6, 2025

Robert M. Wickard, 95, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home.  He was born on September 3, 1929, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Jacob Ellsworth Wickard and Marie (Deitch) Wickard.

Bob was a long-time farmer in North Middleton Twp. and owned and operated his own seed cleaning business.  ...

Retta Jane Turner

Retta Jane Turner

Aug 5, 2025

Retta Jane Turner, 95, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.  She was born on December 9, 1929, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late William Earl Kough and Anna Catherine (Adams) Kough.  Jane was the widow of Billy Ray Turner who passed away in 2012.

Jane graduated in...

Paul N. Graham

Paul N. Graham

Aug 4, 2025

Paul Nelson Graham, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home with family by his side.  He was born on August 9, 1935, in Butler, PA and was a son of the late Claire L. Graham and Minta J. (Williams) Graham.

Paul graduated from Butler High School in 1953 and shortly after...

Sandra L. Banks

Sandra L. Banks

Aug 2, 2025

Sandra L. Hershey Banks of Carlisle, passed away on 8/2/2025 at the age of 86 years old.  She was the daughter of Harold Hershey and Dorothy Mentzer Hershey of Shippensburg.  She graduated from Shippensburg High School in 1956.  Predeceased by her daughter Kim and son Troy, sister Audry Hershey, sister Elaine Keener and brother-in-law Clarence Keener.

She...

Barbara L. Gossert

Barbara L. Gossert

Jul 28, 2025

Barbara L. Gossert, 91, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center.  She was born on September 14, 1933, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Fred Johnson Hurley and Violet Margaret (Martin) Hurley.  Barbara was the widow of William E. Gossert, III, who passed away on August 26, 1998.

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Ronald Mccreary

Ronald Mccreary

Jul 25, 2025

On July 25, 2025, Ronald "Ron" McCreary Sr, 86, of Gettysburg, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Ron was born on March 19, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA to Leo H and Ruth K (Davidson) McCreary. In 1958, Ron married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Karstetter. Together, they spent 67 years building a family and a life that was...

Earl D. Caufman

Earl D. Caufman

Jul 24, 2025

Earl D. Caufman, 87, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at home with family by his side.  He was born on November 19, 1937, in Carlisle and was a son of the late John W. Caufman, Sr. and Sara (Thompson) Caufman.  He was married for 49 years to Nancy J. (Hawkins) Caufman who passed...

Kenneth J. Malloy

Kenneth J. Malloy

Jul 23, 2025

Kenneth J. Malloy, 74, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home.  He was born on July 25, 1950, in Carlisle, and was the son of the late Walter Malloy and Gladys (Stonebraker) Malloy. He was the husband of Dorothy (Smith) Malloy.

Ken retired as a superintendent for Flippo Construction Company. He...