Mar 30, 2025

Norman Eugene Poet, 66, of Halifax, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at his sister's home in Carlisle.  He was born on September 18, 1958, in Lewistown and was a son of the late Richard C. Poet and Mary D. (Koch) Poet.

Norman graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in 1975.  He retired from Fry Communications...

Mar 24, 2025

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Blevens L. "Blev" Zinn, 71, of Newburg, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at home.  He was born on February 27, 1954, in Carlisle and was a son of the late Clarence and Pauline (Stone) Zinn.

Blev graduated from Big Spring High School with the class of 1973.  ...

Mar 18, 2025

David D. Williams, 72, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Forest Park Health Center in Carlisle.  He was born on November 20, 1952, in Culpeper, Virginia and was a son of the late Marcellus Williams and Mary (Strothers) Gilbert.

David attended Chambersburg High School and was a member of the Chambersburg Elks Lodge.  ...

Mar 16, 2025

Darrell Edward Clepper, 87, of Carlisle, died on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle.

He was born at home on Third Street in Boiling Springs on Wednesday, December 22, 1937.  He was the son of the late George Darby Clepper and Dorothy Murtoff (Dunkle) Clepper.  He was married for almost 49 years to the late Glenda...

Mar 16, 2025

Phyllis H. "Fitzie" Brown, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Carlisle, PA.  She was born on February 14, 1933, in Coatesville, PA and was the daughter of the late Louis Earl Osborn and Bessie Louise (Krixer) Osborn.  She lived in Downingtown, PA for 31 years and previously in the village...

Mar 16, 2025

Jacqueline V. Handshew, 93, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.  She was born on July 30, 1931, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Steigleman) Callio and was the widow of Harold Richard Handshew who passed away March 15, 1997.

Jackie worked at C. H. Masland...

Mar 14, 2025

Alpheretta S. "Freddie" Highlands, 93, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Chapel Pointe, Carlisle.  She was born on February 12, 1932, in Carlisle and was a daughter of the late John Albert Steele and Gail Elizabeth (Group) Berry.  She was the widow of Major (Ret) Robert E. Highlands, Jr., US Army, who passed away on Sunday, February...

Mar 12, 2025

Earl Melvin Yohn, 70, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at home with family by his side.  He was born on July 24, 1954, in Dillsburg and was a son of the late Earl Edward Yohn and Myrtle Marie (Miller) Yohn.

Earl was an avid outdoorsman!  He loved hunting and fishing and just being...

Mar 12, 2025

Mario (Bob) Bartoli passed away quietly at home surrounded by family. Mario was the oldest son of Mario and Catherine Giancoli Bartoli who preceded him in death.  He is survived by several sisters and one brother: Maria A. Bartoli, Adrianne Bartoli McSherry, James Bartoli, Carla Bartoli Arnold, and Angela Bartoli. Bob was preceded in death by 3 sisters Nancy...

Mar 11, 2025

Mary E. Schlusser, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Church of God Home. She was born on November 7, 1935, in Charleston, SC to the late Monroe H. Mizell and Martha C. (Mizell) Mizell.

Mary was a homemaker in her own home and enjoyed crafting in her spare time. She was...

Mar 10, 2025

Nancy L. Runkle, 84, formerly of Shiremanstown, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.  She was born on October 20, 1940, in Middleburg, and was a daughter of the late Clarion Bickhart and Faye (Bolig) Bickhart. Nancy was the widow of David C. Runkle, who passed away on November 22, 2023.

Nancy...

Mar 8, 2025

Tim R. Spahr, 82, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his home, with his wife by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Marilyn ('Met') Spahr, his sister Margaret Reisinger of Landisburg, his 3 children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

In honoring...

Mar 7, 2025

Kathryn W. Wagner, 84, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle.  She was born on April 28, 1940, in Newville and was a daughter of the late William and Esther (Heberlig) Woodburn and the widow of William J. "Billy Joe" Wagner who passed away on January 8, 2019.

Kay graduated from Big...

Mar 5, 2025

Patricia L. Zinn Hosler, a beloved Mother, Nana, and Nanny, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025.

Born on March 18th, 1936, in Newville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mae (Kline) Zinn. Patricia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Joseph Hosler, and four siblings: Dorothy Heckendorn...

Mar 1, 2025

Hal McClure, 73, passed away at his home in Carlisle, PA, on March 1, 2025.  His wife and daughter were at his side.  Born January 30, 1952, in Porter Township outside Williamsport, PA, he was a son of George and Nellie Barr McClure.

Hal was a graduate of Williamsport High School Class of 1969 and Williamsport Area...

Feb 26, 2025

Levi William "Bill" Tanger, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle.  He was born on April 2, 1936, in Boiling Springs and was a son of the late Lawrence Tanger and Esther (Thorton) Tanger and the widow of Carole Kay (Brandt) Tanger who passed away on December 29, 2021.

Bill graduated...

Feb 24, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" M. Sheriff, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.  She was born on August 20, 1935, in Newville and was a daughter of the late David Richcreek and Bertha (Riggleman) Richcreek. She was the widow of Charles F. Sheriff who died October 24, 2024.

Margaret...

Feb 15, 2025

Edward A Essl Jr Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday May 20 at 11:00 at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 85 Marsh Drive, Carlisle. A social luncheon will follow.

The celebratory mass will be live streamed for those who are unable to travel and wish to participate. Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 85 Marsh Drive, Carlisle. PA 17015.

Feb 14, 2025

Phyllis B. Webber, 87, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Thorwald Home in Carlisle.  She was born on July 26, 1937, in Oakville, Cumberland County and was a daughter of the late Emerson and Elizabeth (Morrison) Varner and the widow of Robert P. Webber who died May 24, 2010.

Phyllis was a 1955 graduate of...

Feb 12, 2025

Deborah Jane Cowles passed away on Feb. 12 in the skilled nursing unit of Chapel Pointe in Carlisle, Pa. She had suffered in recent years from a rare neurological disorder called coricobasal degeneration.

Debbie was born in Sayre, Pa., to Marge and Rev. H. Robert (Bob) Cowles, who the next year began two terms of service as...