Obituaries
Clare Colestock
Jun 18, 2025
On June 18th, 2025 Clare “Ky” Crumay Colestock, gracefully left the world more beautiful than she found it. Her gentle and kind ways touched everyone that she met. Ky’s magnificent works of art are a legacy of her brilliance. She taught us to embrace animals as family, there are no mistakes in art and to slow down to experience the...
Victor McQuillen
Jun 16, 2025
Victor D. McQuillen, 81, of Carlisle, died Monday, June 16, 2025 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Alvin and Evelyn (Shank) McQuillen and the husband of 57 years to Carolyn (Rhoads) McQuillen.
Victor was a 1963 graduate of Carlisle High School and served in the Pennsylvania National Guard, where he...
Lee C. Wolaniuk
Jun 14, 2025
Lee C. Wolaniuk, 70, of Mechanicsburg, died suddenly Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Born in Andalusia, Bucks County, PA, he was the son of the late Leon and Stella (Dumsha) Wolaniuk and the husband of 27 years to Bonita (Wrightstone) Wolaniuk.
Lee was involved in construction/health care projects for the last 45 years, owning a construction company with a partner for 12 years.
He...
Janet M Lay
Jun 13, 2025
Janet M. Lay, born January 15, 1940, in Newville, Pennsylvania, led a life centered on family, service, and simple joys. She grew up with her parents, Charles and Mary McGowan, who taught her the value of care and dedication that defined her for 85 years.
Janet shared 64 years with her husband, Harry Lay, building a strong partnership and raising their...
Charlene Marie Shearer
Jun 11, 2025
Charlene Marie Shearer, 79, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, surrounded by family. She was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, class of 1964. Charlene was an incredible woman who cherished her family and friends. She was an intelligent woman and a hard worker. She worked for multiple financial institutes, but her family meant more...
Bruce George Rosendale
Jun 9, 2025
Bruce George Rosendale of Carlisle died peacefully at home on June 9, 2025.
Bruce was born in Mechanicsburg on February 2, 1951 to Walter G. and Mary L. Rosendale. He graduated from Cumberland Valley High School, Class of 1969 and Penn State University, where he graduated in 1973. After a year as a teacher at East Pennsboro High School, he returned...
Howard Secrist
Jun 8, 2025
Howard David (Dave) Secrist passed away peacefully in Carlisle on June 8, 2025. He was born on January 3, 1932, in Millerstown, PA to Jacob Leroy and Lee Emma Secrist. Dave was a lifetime educator and an avid sports person. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1949 and then from Westchester State College in 1953 with a B.S. in...
Charles F Christ
Jun 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Christ on June 8, 2025, at the age of 77. Charles, affectionately known to many as "Uncle Charlie," was born on July 26, 1947, and spent a life full of adventure, hard work, and love for his family and friends.
Charlie was a Vietnam era U.S. Airforce veteran and...
Melvin L. Sauter
Jun 8, 2025
Melvin Sauter, 89 of Carlisle passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.
He was born on April 11, 1936, in Storm Lake, Iowa to Arthur Melvin Sauter and Golda Blanche Schemel.
He is survived by his sister, Linda Lesher, his two sons: Kenneth Sauter Sr. and Charles Sauter; his daughter Kim Graves, and many...
Larry F. Wonders
Jun 7, 2025
Larry F. Wonders, 86 passed away at UPMC Carlisle on Saturday June 7, 2025.
Born Friday, June 24, 1938 in York, PA to Henry and Pauline (Wolf) Wonders.
Larry was the operator and owner of Larry’s Trading Post. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his daughter Brenda Valo of Chambersburg, PA, ex-wife Sarah I. Wonders of...
Vera L. Strock
Jun 4, 2025
Vera Lorraine Strock, 91, of Mechanicsburg, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Messiah Lifeways.
Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Fannie (Weary) Gutshall and wife of the late J. Paul Strock.
In her younger years, Vera was a Sunday School Teacher and a girl scout leader. Later in life she enjoyed gardening and spoiling her grandchildren.
Survivors...
Mary E. Stoltenburg
Jun 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Stoltenburg, a devoted mother, caregiver, and cherished friend, who left this world on June 4, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on September 24, 1947, in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, to Benjamin K and Delphia M (Martin) Baker. Mary was a beacon of compassion and strength, touching the lives of...
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...
Melissa Kay Wiford
Jun 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melissa Kay Wiford, who left this world on June 2, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on October 26, 1964, in Sidney, Ohio, Melissa's journey through life was marked by a fierce dedication to knowledge and an unwavering spirit of service.
Melissa was a proud veteran who devoted six...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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