Recent Obituaries

Emma J. Mell

Emma J. Mell

May 18, 2025

Emma J. Mell, 94, formerly of Newville, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle.  She was born on October 17, 1930, in Duncannon and was a daughter of the late Isaac Henry Edward Longacre and Catherine (Rheem) Longacre.  Emma was married for 65 years to the late Lester V. Mell, who passed away...

Audrey B. Perry

Audrey B. Perry

May 16, 2025

Audrey Bernadine Freeberg Perry, age 91, formerly of Newville, PA, died May 16, 2025 at her residence at Artis West Shore Senior Living in Lemoyne, PA.  She was born April 28, 1934 in Renovo, PA to the late Susan O. (Yale) and Charles A. Freeberg, Sr.  She was the youngest of six children and their only daughter.  She grew...

Tony R. Ballance

Tony R. Ballance

May 16, 2025

Tony R. "Ace" Ballance, 58, of Mechanicsburg, died on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home.  He was born on August 5, 1966, in Philadelphia and was a son of the late Lloyd and Jenny Ballance.

Tony graduated from Conrad Weiser High School in Philadelphia.  He worked in the warehouse industry for many years.  He was a...

Jane A. Stutzman

Jane A. Stutzman

May 12, 2025

Jane A. Stutzman, 91, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle.

Born in Monroe, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Carrollton and Georgia (Jaynes) Clause.

Jane graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1951 and Nyack College in 1954. Although she did clerical...

Kurt A. Mullen

Kurt A. Mullen

May 8, 2025

Kurt A. Mullen, 61, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 8, 2025.  He was born on January 29, 1964, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Donald W. Mullen and Gloria L. (Bower) Mullen.

Kurt was raised in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Carlisle, and graduated from Boiling Springs High School...

Judith M. Mccoy

Judith M. Mccoy

May 7, 2025

Judith M. McCoy, 90, of Carlisle passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the Church of God Home, Carlisle.  She was born on July 25, 1934, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Albert L. McCoy and Ruth M. (Cooley) McCoy.

Judith graduated from Carlisle High School.  She worked in the U. S. Federal...

Barbara H. Good

Barbara H. Good

May 5, 2025

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Barbara (Bowie) Good, 68, of Landisburg, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025 at her home with her husband by her side. She was born on February 15, 1957, in Chambersburg, to the late Thurston Bowie and Evelyn (Heefner) Bowie.

Barb graduated with the class of 1975 from Chambersburg High School, after which she...

M. Louise Hosfeld

M. Louise Hosfeld

May 2, 2025

M. Louise Hosfeld, 97, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Cumberland Crossings Nursing Home, Carlisle.  She was born on October 18, 1927, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Norman F. and M. Ruth (Fickes) Jones.  She was the widow of Glenn R. Hosfeld who passed in 2018.

Louise...

James E. Miller

James E. Miller

May 1, 2025

James E. Miller, 88, of Carlisle, PA peacefully passed away on May 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 14, 1937, in Newville, PA to the late Alexander E. and Blanche I. (Oiler) Miller.

James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He lived a life defined by kindness, integrity, and unwavering...

Wayne E. Jones

Wayne E. Jones

May 1, 2025

Wayne E. Jones, 77, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on March 8, 1948, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Roy Wayne Jones and Jeanette (Lay) Jones.

Wayne graduated from Carlisle High School with the class of 1966.  He was employed and retired after 44...

Jack R. Greenwood

Jack R. Greenwood

May 1, 2025

Captain Jack R. (Buzz) Greenwood, retired US Navy, passed away May 1, 2025, at the age of 88.  He was born on December 8, 1936, in Denver, CO to parents Jack Francis Greenwood and Delma Ferree Greenwood, and spent most of his childhood years in Valley, NE.  He graduated from Doane College, double majoring in mathematics and chemistry. He...

James R. Sadler

James R. Sadler

Apr 27, 2025

James R. Sadler, 70, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home.  He was born on August 31, 1954, in Fremont, Ohio and was a son of the late Lewis Watson Sadler and Jane (Buehler) Sadler.

Jim graduated from Carlisle High School in 1972.  He was a US Army veteran having served...

Frances Bailey

Frances Bailey

Apr 27, 2025

On Sunday, April 27th, 2025, Frances Bailey was called home to be with her Lord, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life. Though the world feels dimmer in her absence, Heaven shines all the brighter with her presence.

Frances was born on December 9, 1940, in Carlisle, to the late Mervin and Evelyn...

Larry P. Robbins

Larry P. Robbins

Apr 25, 2025

Larry P. Robbins, 74, of Newville, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on January 21, 1951, in Erie, PA and was the son of William Avery Robbins and Vera (Brainard) Robbins.

Larry graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Erie in 1968 and received a Tech associate degree from McCann Technical...

Nancy Ann Matthews

Nancy Ann Matthews

Apr 22, 2025

Nancy Ann Matthews, 88, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born on December 7, 1936, in Carlisle to the late Robert Nickel and Eleanor (Smith) Nickel.

Nancy was a graduate of Carlisle High School. She is survived by one son, David Gulker, of Gahanna, OH, one daughter, Mary...

Jane D. Harker

Jane D. Harker

Apr 22, 2025

Jane D. Harker, 81, of Carlisle, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle. She was born on December 10, 1943, in Bayonne, New Jersey. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mitza) Simmons and the widow of Edward W. Harker, who passed away on January 10, 2001.

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James A. Clouse

James A. Clouse

Apr 21, 2025

James "Jim" Clouse, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, laughter, and love.

Born on July 6, 1936, in Newville, Pennsylvania to Ruth (Keck) and Albert Clouse.  4 years later his brother Bob arrived.   Jim was known for his bright blue eyes, wide and welcoming smile, and a quick...

Garyson D. Rice

Garyson D. Rice

Apr 20, 2025

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Garyson D. Rice, 74, of Carlisle and formerly Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Sarah Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle.  He was born on October 11, 1950, in Carlisle and was a son of the late George W. Rice, Sr. and Mary V. (Gaines) Rice.

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Rev. Harry L. Knisely

Rev. Harry L. Knisely

Apr 19, 2025

The Reverend Harry L. Knisely (July 15, 1940 to April 19, 2025)

Rev. Harry L. Knisely passed away peacefully on the sacred day of the Holy Easter Vigil, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love. A native of Everett, Bedford County, PA, Harry was a distinguished 1959 graduate of Mercersburg Academy.  His passion for education...

Janice Elizabeth Marpoe

Janice Elizabeth Marpoe

Apr 8, 2025

Janice Elizabeth Marpoe, 88, of Newville, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Green Ridge Village, Newville.  She was born on June 2, 1936, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Calvin A. Barrick, Sr. and Vera E. (Hummel) Barrick.  She was married for 44 years to Gilson E. Marpoe, Sr., who passed away on May...