Obituaries
Doris Jean Kerns
Feb 17, 2025
Doris Jean Kerns died at her home on February 17, 2025. Born on Monday, March 22, 1943, to Carl and Gayle (Weary) Mentzer.
She is survived by her sisters Janet Lebo of Newville, Linda (Lyle) Frye of Wisconsin, Lois (Ron) Zeigler of Newville, Mary (Gary) Wickard of Carlisle, nieces and nephews Cindy (Brian) Swarner, Deb (Jim) Bogert, Ed (Cherrie) Lebo, Joel...
Robert V. Waggoner
Feb 16, 2025
Robert V. Waggoner, 84, of Newville, died Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Carlisle Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center.
Born in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late John and Eva (Keller) Waggoner and the husband of 54 years to the late Judy (Barrick) Waggoner, who passed in 2024.
Robert worked as a mechanic for over 28 years for Ernest Shover Farm...
Charlene Darhower
Feb 16, 2025
Charlene Darhower, 91, of Elizabethtown, PA, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Born on June 19, 1933, to the late Clarence and Lucille (Wellman) Peterman, Charlene grew up in a large and loving family as the eldest of 20 children. She graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1950.
Charlene...
Richard "Dick" Brown
Feb 16, 2025
Richard Ray Brown, 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed Sunday February 16, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Dick was born on July 10th, 1937 in Monroe Township, PA to the late William S. Brown and Mary M. (Boyles) Brown.
Dick’s survivors include his wife of 64 years, Linda L. (Kramer) Brown; their three sons; Richard R. Brown, Jr. and his wife, Rena,...
Kaye Williams
Feb 14, 2025
Kaye Marie Williams, 89, 0f Carlisle, died Friday, February 14, 2025 at her residence.
Born in Williamstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Alma (Brown) Michaels and the wife of 60 years to Gilbert J. Williams, who passed away in December of 2023.
Kaye started her work life in a garment factory but mainly worked for various department...
Bertha M. Miller
Feb 13, 2025
Bertha Marie Miller, 92, of Carlisle, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle.
Born in Lower Frankford Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Stutzman) Minich and the wife of 71 years to Harold E. Miller, who passed away in 2022.
Bertha is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral service...
Charles McMurdy
Feb 10, 2025
Charles “Chuck” E. McMurdy III passed away in the early hours of February 10, 2025 surrounded by “his girls”: his wife of 33 years, Amy McMurdy and his two daughters, Megan and Kelly McMurdy. He is survived by his wife, Amy McMurdy; his daughters, Megan McMurdy (Spouse Trent George) and Kelly McMurdy; his father, Charles E. McMurdy II; his brother,...
Sarah E. Nealy
Feb 9, 2025
Sarah E. Nealy, 91, of Newville, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on Tuesday, July 25, 1933, in Hoernerstown, PA, to Thomas M. and Mary S. (Aungst) Patrick.
Sarah was a member of the Cumberland County Farm Women Group #22 and the Cumberland County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. She was also...
Daniel Lowell Stroud
Feb 8, 2025
Daniel L. Stroud, 49, of Linthicum, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8th, 2025.
Dan was born on June 3rd, 1975, in Carlisle, PA, to John and Donna (Cline) Stroud.
Dan is survived by his parents, John and Donna Stroud, his children, Lylah and Gabriel Stroud, his girlfriend, Stephanie McGehee and her children, whom he treated as his own, Luke McGehee,...
Sandra Lee Hukill
Feb 7, 2025
Sandra Lee Hukill, 85, passed away on February 7, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Born June 11, 1939, in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Galbraith) and William H Schlottman. Her father’s position with Fisher Body Division of General Motors Corporation took the family to Dearborn and Lansing, Michigan, Baltimore, Maryland and eventually to...
David Warner Hopcraft
Feb 7, 2025
David Warner Hopcraft, 76, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg.
He was born in Harrisburg on February 5, 1949, to the late Donald M. and Ann (Warner) Hopcraft.
He graduated from Boiling Springs High School and attended Gettysburg College and The Ohio State University. David owned and operated an insurance agency in Carlisle for many...
Mary Percival
Feb 7, 2025
Mary C. Percival, 85, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2025 at Cumberland Crossings.
Born on October 24th, 1939, in Richmond, VA, Mary is the daughter of the late William and Mary (Holman) Curd.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Lance Percival, whom she met when they were just 17 years old. She is also survived by her sons,...
Marlene R. Cockley
Feb 5, 2025
Marlene R. Cockley, 90, passed away on February 5, 2025, at her home in Carlisle, PA surrounded by her family.
She was born on Saturday February 10, 1934, in Harrisburg, PA, to Charles Travitz Sr and Mary M. McCoy.
Marlene worked in food service at the Carlisle School District. She was a member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church and was also...
Mary R. Halin
Jan 31, 2025
Mary R. Halin, 106, of Carlisle, died Friday, January 31, 2025 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.
Born in Brighton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Winifred (FOY) Rogan and beloved wife of 45 years to Colonel (Ret) Paul J. Halin, who passed away in 1990.
Mary is survived by her children: Ann H. Baran (John) of...
Charlotte Irene Brinkerhoff
Jan 29, 2025
Charlotte I. Brinkerhoff, 60, of York, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025.
Born on July 11th, 1964, in Carlisle, PA, Charlotte is the daughter of the late David and Nancy Brinkerhoff.
Charlotte is survived by a sister, Candy Marchio (Anthony), of Hanover, a sister, Evelyn Dahler (Wayne), of Hanover, a brother, Creeden Brinkerhoff (Sue), of Hanover, two nephews, Samuel and Andrew...
Elizabeth "Betty" Shine
Jan 29, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Shine, 90, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle, PA. The daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy West, Betty was born on June 29th, 1934, in Hartford, CT.
Betty is survived by her children, Daniel Shine of Middletown, RI, Mary Shine (Tom) of Staten Island, NY , Margaret Shine Campbell (Ray)...
Arthur J. Bierce
Jan 29, 2025
Arthur James Bierce, 71, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his residence.
Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Amos and Madeline (Berkman) Bierce and the husband of 28 years to Lora (Hazel) Bierce.
In addition to his wife, Arthur is survived by his daughter: Rachel Bierce, her significant other, Richard Lutz, III as well as...
Shirley Zeigler
Jan 24, 2025
Shirley L. Zeigler, 89, of Carlisle, died Friday, January 24, 2025 at Country Meadows in Mechanicsburg, PA
Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Robert Darhower and Dorothy Nickey and the wife of the late Lee Richard Zeigler, who passed away in 2020.
Shirley worked for 30 years at Messiah College, now Messiah University, in the accounting department.
She enjoyed...
Larry N. Kimmel
Jan 24, 2025
Larry Norman Kimmel 75, passed away at his home in Shermans Dale, PA on Friday January 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on Wednesday April 6, 1949, in Carlisle, PA., to Lewis and Marion (Shearer) Kimmel.
Larry proudly served his country in the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran.
He is survived by his three children: son, Timothy S. Kimmel (wife...
Barbara Williams
Jan 20, 2025
Barbara Jean Moore Williams was born September 12,1942 in Richmond, Virginia. Barbara is survived by her devoted and beloved husband and friend of 64+ years, Anthony R. Williams and three children: Michelle Diane Williams Daczkowski of Haymarket, Virginia, John Ruffin Williams of Warrenton, VA, and Kathryn Marie Williams Becraft of Providence Forge, VA. She had 13 grandchildren (Julie Becraft Shehan,...
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