Obituaries
Mary Halin
Jan 31, 2025
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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...
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,...
Norma J. Ocker
Jan 20, 2025
Norma Jeanne Ocker age 78 passed away peacefully at the Sarah A. Todd nursing home in Carlisle, PA surrounded by family.
She was born on Monday July 15, 1946, in Chester, PA to Park Stewart.
Norma was a consultant for Mary Kay for over 30 years and for several years was a top saleswoman in Pennsylvania, being recognized by Mary Kay several...
Robert E. Durf
Jan 19, 2025
Robert Edward Durf, 71, of Mount Holly Springs, passed away on January 19th, 2025.
Robert was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on June 2nd, 1953, to the late Clarence and Rosie Durf.
Robert is preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother, Kenny Durf, his brother, Donny Durf, and his brother Leroy Durf.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 40...
Steven R. Weaver
Jan 18, 2025
Steven R. Weaver of Carlisle, PA., passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025, at his home.
Born on Wednesday October 29, 1958, to Sandra K. (Smith) Weaver and son to Jay A. Weaver.
Steven retired from Ross Stores Inc. and was a long time Carlisle resident.
He is survived by his sons: Neil A. (wife Lucie) Weaver of Hummelstown, PA., and Jesse P....
Hoyt D. Carns
Jan 17, 2025
Hoyt D. Carns, 85, 0f Carlisle, died Friday, January 17, 2025 at UPMC West Shore.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Elwood and Katherine (Coulson) Carns and husband of the late Beatrice Carns, who passed in 2024.
Hoyt previously worked at Smith’s Appliances and as a realtor but spent most of his life self employed as a TV...
JoAnn E. Burkholder
Jan 17, 2025
JoAnn E. Burkholder age 91 of Carlisle, PA., passed away at the Thornwald Home on January 17, 2025.
She was born in Carlisle, on Tuesday January 9, 1934, to Floyd M. and Mary C. (Boldoser) Rutz.
JoAnn graduated from Carlisle High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Newville Church of the Brethren.
JoAnn is survived by her loving...
Agnes Cosgrove Goudie
Jan 16, 2025
Agnes Kathryn Cosgrove Goudie left us peacefully on January 16, 2025.
Predeceased by her loving husband, John Joseph Goudie, and her devoted parents, Arthur and Marie Cosgrove. Agnes is undoubtedly reunited with them, armed with a to-do list and her trusty teacher’s planner.
Born and raised in Lindenhurst, Long Island, New York, Agnes mastered the art of blending her quick Irish wit...
Chester Leroy Nace
Jan 15, 2025
Chester L. Nace, 83, of Carlisle, passed on January 15th, 2025.
Chester is survived by his loving wife, Helen, his daughter, Sherry Mancuso (Troy Junkins), his son, Blanda Nace (Sabrina Thomas), his grandson, Wes Adams (Tina Ciervo), his granddaughter, Rebecca Mancuso (Drew Hobbins), and his two great-grandchildren.
In his earlier years, Chester was the lead in a popular local band called The...
Donald F. Bletz
Jan 13, 2025
Donald (Don) Ferree Bletz, 99, died at Cumberland Crossings on January 13, 2025. He was born in Mountville, Lancaster County, PA on July 28, 1925, son of the late Paul Hamilton and Ellen Lucille (Hoover) Bletz, Jr. Donald was married to Patricia Ann Thomas Bletz who preceded him in death in 2012. They had been married for over sixty-three years....
Tammy Tyson Brewer
Jan 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished Tamara Lynn Tyson on January 12, 2025. Deeply mourned by James, Janet and Trent Tyson and her daughter, Rachel.
Tammy became a quadriplegic in 1984.
Tammy’s love for playing the clarinet, doing math problems, computers, raising her daughter and music brought joy to everyone they met. Tammy received multiple honors...
Gregory S. Heaster
Jan 12, 2025
Gregory S. Heaster, age 56, passed away on January 12, 2025, at UPMC Carlisle.
Greg was born on Wednesday March 20, 1968, to the late Leroy M. and Dorothy L. (McClain) Heaster.
He worked for UPS as a trucker driver. Greg was in the military and attended basic training after graduating from high school. He then went to Ft Hood for Advanced...
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 &...
Betty Lou Walters
Jan 10, 2025
Betty Lou (Chronister) Walters went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2025, at the age of 88.
She was born in Carlisle on September 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Mervin “Mike” and Margaret “Peg” (Mohler) Chronister.
Betty is survived by her husband of more than 68 years, Kenneth V. Walters; a daughter—Ann (husband Sam) Sharp, of Harrisburg; three sons—Bryon...
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...
Charles J. Toomey, Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Colonel Charles “Chuck” Toomey Jr. of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025 at the age of 67. He is survived by his son, Captain Charles Toomey III, US Army (wife Jordan) of Fort Lee, VA; his former spouse Linda Toomey of Bluffton, SC; siblings Kathleen Harrison of Kent Island, MD; James Toomey of N. Falmouth, MA; and...
David Jablonsky
Jan 9, 2025
Col. (Ret) David Jablonsky of Carlisle, PA. died on January 9, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1938 in the Panama Canal Zone to the late Maj. Gen. Harvey and Dorothy Jablonsky.
David served throughout the United States and had multiple tours in Europe and Vietnam. Awards and decorations included the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Ranger Tab,...
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