Obituaries

JoAnn E. Heishman

JoAnn E. Heishman

Jun 4, 2025

JoAnn E. “Nan” Heishman of Carlisle, passed away on June 4th, 2025, at Cumberland Crossings.

JoAnn was born on Thursday April 22, 1937, in Carlisle to Joseph R. and Gladys M. (Cameron) Blackburn.

In her early years JoAnn loved to sew. She made many special outfits for her daughters, and she was especially well known for sewing many “Barbie” outfits for Christmas...

Peter Yale Bolger

Peter Yale Bolger

May 31, 2025

Peter Yale Bolger passed away peacefully at home with his family on Saturday, May 31st at the age of 78.

Peter was born on February 1st, 1947, at Germantown Hospital in Philadelphia to Daniel Bolger and Mary Francis Yale Bolger. His birth was followed by that of his younger brother James and younger sister Laura. Peter graduated from Penncrest High School...

Debra K. McClintock

Debra K. McClintock

May 27, 2025

Debra K. McClintock, 68, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late George and Betty (Clair) Spertzel and wife of the late William McClintock, who passed away in 2022.

Debra was a 1974 graduate of Bermudian Springs High School. She began her working career at Peter’s Orchard, where she...

Milan Hromin

Milan Hromin

May 27, 2025

Milan Hromin 93, of Boiling Springs, PA, passed away on Tuesday May 27, 2025, at Sarah Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle, PA.

Milan was born on Friday January 1, 1932, in Poljana, Croatia the son of Angelo and Ivanica (Pantalon) Hromin

After serving in the Yugoslav Military, he immigrated to the United States and proudly became an American Citizen in March 1964....

Teresa Adams

Teresa Adams

May 24, 2025

Teresa Ann Adams (née Peck), 76, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2025, at UPMC in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Born on November 28, 1948, in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, Teresa was the daughter of the late Gerald and H. Lucille (Klenzing) Peck. She grew up in McConnellsburg and graduated from McConnellsburg High School. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to further her...

Taneisha Lynnette Davis Hawkins

Taneisha Lynnette Davis Hawkins

May 23, 2025

TANEISHA LYNNETTE DAVIS HAWKINS, daughter of Jodi Rynard and the late Thomas L. Davis, Jr. was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1979.

Taneisha was educated in the Carlisle School District. She took classes at Claremont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Taneisha was employed by Manor Care Nursing and Rehabilitation facility as a...

Kevin Barry Price

Kevin Barry Price

May 23, 2025

Kevin Barry Price, a gifted musician and beloved member of the Carlisle community, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Born on June 29, 1954, Barry graduated from Quakertown High School in 1973 and remained close with many of his classmates throughout his life. Barry touched the lives of his neighbors, friends, and local musicians...

Alan David Beauregard

Alan David Beauregard

May 20, 2025

Alan David Beauregard, 72, of Carlisle, PA, passed away at home on May 20th, 2025.Alan was born on November 6th, 1952, in Pawtucket, RI, to Romeo J. Beauregard and Eunice P. (Bisnaire) Beauregard. 

Alan and his wife Christine Kula Beauregard were married on August 4th, 1984. Alan is survived by his wife, his sister, Lynn Tammany, and her husband, Patrick of...

Raymond F Kosciolek

Raymond F Kosciolek

May 18, 2025

Raymond F. Kosciolek, 71, formerly of Marysville, PA, passed away on May 18th, 2025, at Oak Hill Village. Born on October 18th, 1953, Raymond is the son of the late Walter Kosciolek Sr. and Stella (Kurcon) Kosciolek. 

Raymond is survived by his brother-in-law, Chuck (Theresa) Defibaugh, his brother-in-law, David (Linda) Defibaugh, and many nieces and nephews.

Raymond is preceded in death by...

Linda Creque

Linda Creque

May 17, 2025

Linda Ellen Creque (Stephens), aged 61, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, unexpectedly passed away at home on May 17, 20205. Born on September 2, 1963, Linda completed her education at Carlisle Senior High School and went on to have a fulfilling career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Known for her reserved and introspective nature, Linda preferred the quiet companionship of a few loved...

Ann S. Sauter

Ann S. Sauter

May 16, 2025

Ann Sauter, 87 of Carlisle passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on September 30, 1937, in Wildwood, NJ to William Johnson Sr. and Ruth (McBride) Johnson and she was the youngest of nine children.  

Ann was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be forever loved and remembered. She is survived...

Patrick E. Wyrick

Patrick E. Wyrick

May 16, 2025

Patrick E. Wyrick was born July 6, 1969, in Lancaster, Ohio to Bruce and Zandra Wyrick. He passed away on May 16, 2025, after a battle with Cancer.

Patrick served Honorably in the US Air Force from 1987-1991 and in the Nebraska Army National Guard from 2010-2016. He loved his country and his family. As an avid hunter and fisherman, he...

Merle Gayman

Merle Gayman

May 13, 2025

MERLE LEROY GAYMAN, 97, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on May 13, 2025, at Thornwald Home of Carlisle.

Merle was born at home in Bloserville, PA, on August 31, 1927, the son of the late Edward Z. Gayman and Mary (Smith) Gayman of Bloserville, PA. Merle attended a one room school house in Bloserville to 8th grade. He then worked on...

Charity A. Dawson

Charity A. Dawson

May 13, 2025

Charity A. Dawson, 55, of Newville, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at her residence.

Born in Lewistown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Ferguson) Specht and the wife of 26 years to Steven J. Dawson. Charity was a graduate of Chief Logan High School, class of 1987.

Charity was an avid collector of angel figurines. She enjoyed...

Mary J Weimer

Mary J Weimer

May 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary J. “Jackie” Weimer, who peacefully left us on May 3, 2025, at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late David H. and Regina M. (Galbraith) Shenk. 

Jackie was steadfast in her dedication as a wife, mother, “Nanny”, and friend. She was extraordinary in her generosity...

Constance Zick

Constance Zick

May 1, 2025

Connie Zick, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at the age of 87. Surrounded by the love of her family, she left this world with the same grace and quiet strength that defined her life.

Connie was the devoted wife of Robert Zick for 63 beautiful years, and the proud mother...

Donald Ankabrandt

Donald Ankabrandt

Apr 27, 2025

Donald F. Ankabrandt, 94, a long-time resident of Boiling Springs and, more recently, Strawberry Court and Thornwald Home, Carlisle, went to his eternal home on April 27, 2025.

Don was born on Factory Street in Carlisle in 1931. His grandfather, John Ankabrandt, who lived next door, loudly announced his birth to the neighborhood to the dismay of Don’s mother, Ruth (Wagner)...

Dennis Rickard

Dennis Rickard

Apr 26, 2025

Dennis M. “Mike” Rickard, 71, of Dillsburg, died Saturday, April 26, 2025 at UPMC West Shore.

Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Chester and Pauline (McGraw) Rickard.

Mike served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as an Airborne Ranger. He was also an active member of American Legion Post #26 and VFW, both in Dillsburg.

He enjoyed...

Linda P. Clippinger

Linda P. Clippinger

Apr 23, 2025

Linda, Clippinger, 83, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Green Ridge Village in Newville.

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Cohill) Peterson and the wife of 62 years to James Mark Clippinger, who passed away in 2022.

Linda was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1959 and she attended Sherwood Music...

Shirley A. Snyder

Shirley A. Snyder

Apr 22, 2025

Shirley A. Snyder, 83, of Mechanicsburg, passed on to her heavenly reward on April 22, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Snyder, and family.

Born on November 2, 1941, to the late John and Mary (Griffie) Morrison, Shirley was the youngest of three children. She was a 1959 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, where she met her “high...