Obituaries
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Margaret J. Fry
Apr 21, 2025
Margaret Jean Fry, 86, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at her daughter’s home.
Born in Fayetteville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Fisher) Lohman and the wife of 67 years to the late Melvin Fry, who passed away in 2024.
Margaret served as president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 1299, Carlisle.
She loved...
Phyllis Heiges
Apr 21, 2025
Phyllis Jean Heiges, 80, of York, passed away on April 21st, 2025, at UPMC York Memorial Hospital. Born on January 17th, 1945, in Carlisle, Phyllis is the daughter of the late Samuel D. and Pauline Hoover.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Teri Conklin (Don) of York, daughter, Tina Otto (Jim) of Mount Holly, son, Kevin Hockenberry (Catherine) of Carlisle, daughter,...
Sarah Scharadin
Apr 20, 2025
Sarah Miller "Sally" Scharadin, age 81, of Carlisle, PA, formerly of Frackville, PA, passed away on April 20th, 2025, surrounded by her friends, at Carlisle Skilled Nursing, Carlisle. Sally was born in Pottsville, PA, on July 14th, 1943 to John L. "Mitch" Miller and Sara (O'Brien) Miller.
A 1961 graduate of the former Frackville High School, she obtained a degree in...
Naomi Kay Krom
Apr 20, 2025
Naomi K Krom 76 of Carlisle, PA., passed away on April 20, 2025, in her home with loving family around.
She was preceded in death by her late husband SFC Steven L. Krom, ex-husband Alonzo Lee McKillip, sons Lonnie Lee McKillip and Larry Dean McKillip.
Naomi was the daughter of Rev. Roy E. and Margaret (Heberlig) Stimeling. She is survived by a...