Obituaries

Gregory S. Heaster

Gregory S. Heaster

Jan 12, 2025

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Darlene Meier

Darlene Meier

Jan 11, 2025

Darlene Meier, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. Her memory will be held with love by her family, friends, and faith community. 

“Sometimes, only one person is missing, and the whole world seems depopulated.” Alphonse De Lamartine. 

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, from 5 p.m. -6:30 p.m. followed by a prayer service at Hoffman Funeral &...

Carol Miller

Carol Miller

Jan 10, 2025

 

Carol Lucille (DeGraaff) Miller, 81, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on January 10th, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Carlisle, PA.

Carol was born in Patterson, NJ to the late Cornelius and Clara DeGraaff. She was the 10th of 11 children. She married John B. Miller (deceased) in 1964 and they remained married until his death in...

Ronald Clare Carr

Ronald Clare Carr

Jan 8, 2025

Ronald Clare Carr, 60, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital.

Born in Petersburg, WV, he was the son of Steven and Kay Alexander.

Ron was a nature and animal lover. He liked to fish and hunt and had two lovebirds, Sandy and Blue. He also had made friends with many deer that wandered onto...

Leticia M. Estevez

Leticia M. Estevez

Jan 5, 2025

Leticia M. Estevez, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at her home in Gettysburg, PA, on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at the age of 34. Born in Chambersburg on May 30th, 1990, Leticia had a kind soul that was deeply loved by her family and friends. Her passing leaves a tremendous void in their hearts, and they take...

Anthony "Tater" W. Hench

Anthony "Tater" W. Hench

Jan 5, 2025

Anthony “Tater” Hench, 63, of Carlisle, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Richard Hench and Idella (Dupert) Hench, who survives. He was also the husband of 16 years to Christine (Shughart) Hench.

Tater worked as a mechanic for over 30 years with Carlisle Radiator, many...

Glenn C. Varner

Glenn C. Varner

Jan 1, 2025

Glenn Charles Varner was born in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania on March 31, 1936, and he was one of Melvin and Ruth (Bear) Varner’s eight children. He graduated from Shippensburg Area School District in 1954, a first-generation high school graduate.

In 1954, Glenn enlisted in the United States Army during which time he served his country abroad during the Korean conflict. While serving,...

Betty A. Nelson

Betty A. Nelson

Dec 31, 2024

Betty A. Nelson, of Newville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the age of 89 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born November 25, 1935 to the late Edward and Mabel (Gutshall) Foster, she was the loving wife of the late Foster E. Nelson, Jr.

Betty was a homemaker for many years, and was known for...

James Franklin

James Franklin

Dec 30, 2024

James Donald “Don” Franklin, age 77, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pennsylvania, with his family by his side.

Don was born in Marion, Kentucky to Mary Thomas Wring Franklin and James Henry Franklin. He grew up in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and graduated from Hopkinsville High School as a proud member of the...

Mary Ellen Boyd

Mary Ellen Boyd

Dec 29, 2024

Mary Ellen Boyd, 95, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the Church of God Home in Carlisle, PA.

Mary was born in Carlisle, PA on September 2, 1929, to the late Merle and Lillian (Zimmerman) McCoy.

She is survived by her three sons Donald L. Boyd of Biglerville, PA, Stephen V. Boyd of Newville, PA, and Craig L. Boyd of Newville,...

Katherine King

Katherine King

Dec 28, 2024

Katherine King, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital at the age of 89. Born in Marion, IN on December 10, 1935 she was the daughter of the late John H. and Ethel M. (Townsend) Long. She was the loving wife of Jackie “Jack” L. King, with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage. 

After spending...

Jeffrey "Jeff" R. Danshaw

Jeffrey "Jeff" R. Danshaw

Dec 27, 2024

Jeffrey Roger Danshaw, of Carlisle, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the age of 70. Born on March 13, 1954 in Washington, PA he was the son of the late William W. and Virginia Lee (Freed) Danshaw. He was the husband of Margaretta (Nead) Danshaw, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.

Immediately after graduating...

Kaleb "Flint" Izaiah Fulton Delp

Kaleb "Flint" Izaiah Fulton Delp

Dec 26, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Kaleb “Flint” Izaiah Fulton Delp.

He was born in Carlisle December 9, 1996 and passed away suddenly in his home December 26,2024.

Kaleb was best known for his larger-than-life personality, his love of laughter and spreading of joy. Always quick with a joke, he had a gift for making people laugh...

Barbara Goodman

Barbara Goodman

Dec 26, 2024

Barbara A. Goodman, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on December 26th, 2024. Born on September 19th, 1935, in Manhattan, NY, Barbara is the daughter of the late Irma M. Terins. 

Barbara was a devoted mother to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and a devoted wife to her late husband of 67 years, James F. Goodman. She was a bubbly and...

Delores E. Burdett

Delores E. Burdett

Dec 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Delores Burdett, 89, announces her passing at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle on December 25, 2024. We are all so indebted to Sarah Todd Nursing Home who have taken such great care of her. She is leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. All that knew her...

Barry Mack

Barry Mack

Dec 24, 2024

Barry D. Mack was born on May 8th, 1956. Barry was the youngest son of James and Irene Mack. He is survived in death by his brother, Winford B. Mack, who resides in Alabama, along with many relatives all over the United States. Barry deeply loved his children: Sefra Mack, Evan Mack, and his wife, Heidi, Drew Mack, Morgan Burns,...

Maren R. Alexis Tomkiel

Maren R. Alexis Tomkiel

Dec 24, 2024

The Reverend Maren Rae Alexis Tomkiel passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 at the age of 70. Born on June 7, 1954, she was the daughter of The Reverend E. Jerome Alexis and Marjorie Alexis.

Maren grew up in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh. She was a graduate of Thiel College where she studied Spanish and elementary education. Her career...

William "Bill" C. Lewis

William "Bill" C. Lewis

Dec 24, 2024

William “Bill” Lewis, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital at the age of 73. Born in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late David and Emma (Borrelli) Lewis. He was the loving husband of Marie H. (McDonald) Lewis, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

Bill was a graduate of Minersville High...

Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo

Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo

Dec 23, 2024

 The Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo, federal district court judge, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1936 to Granville A. Rambo and Hilda E. Rambo (later Pierce). She was the widow of George F. Douglas, Jr., Esquire. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Pierce, and sister, Ruth Coulson. She is survived by a...

Edward Hall

Edward Hall

Dec 23, 2024

Edward K. Hall, 78, of Newville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on December 23rd, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 15, 1946, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Hall of Newville.

A proud graduate of Cumberland Valley High School's Class of 1966, Edward dedicated over 50 years to his career...

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