Obituaries

Robert H. Royer

Robert H. Royer

Apr 19, 2018

Robert H. Royer, age 83, of Carlisle, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Hershey Medical Center, under Compassionate Care Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 16, 1934, in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Israel and Esther (Trimmer) Royer. Bob was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1952....

William L. Nailor, Sr.

William L. Nailor, Sr.

Apr 17, 2018

William L. Nailor Sr., 89, of Boiling Springs, entered into heaven on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born March 1, 1929 in Carlisle to the late Lester and Ella (Deitch) Nailor, and was the widow of Betty A. (Brickner) Nailor, who passed on February 16, 1998 after...

Nancy  M.  Miller

Nancy M. Miller

Apr 17, 2018

Nancy M. Miller, 81, of Carlisle and formerly of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, while surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was born April 22, 1936, in Middletown to the late James and Elva Mae Weirech Kreiser. Nancy’s daughter will remember her mother for being a loving sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and the best mother she...

Jamison Reid Gould

Jamison Reid Gould

Apr 15, 2018

Jamison Reid Gould, precious baby boy of Jonathan Yance Gould and Amber Graybill. Born April 13th, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center, Jamison unexpectedly passed away April 15th, 2018. Though his life was short, he was very loved and touched many lives. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: paternal grandmother Rebecca Gould of Lawrenceville, GA; paternal grandfather Brice...

Mildred V. Duncan

Mildred V. Duncan

Apr 12, 2018

Mildred V. Duncan, age 94, of Carlisle, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Thornwald Home in Carlisle. She was born June 8, 1923 in Carlisle, to the late William Scott and Mary Martha (Boyles) Brown, and was the widow of the late Chester E. Duncan who passed away in July of 2006. They had been married for over 60 years....

Sandra S.  Tomassone

Sandra S. Tomassone

Apr 11, 2018

Sandra S. Tomassone (nee Swartz), age 84, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. She was born April 25, 1933 in Lewistown, to the late David L. Sr. and Joyce (Beaver) Swartz. Sandra was a longtime active member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle where she served three terms on congregational council, was involved with...

Esther A. Baer

Esther A. Baer

Apr 10, 2018

Esther A. Baer, age 63, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. She was born March 19, 1955 in Carlisle, to the late Russell and Anna (Miller) Baer. Esther was a longtime active member of Middlesex United Methodist Church, and spent her working life in various positions at a number of retail and banking establishments, the...

Hannah Rose  Michler

Hannah Rose Michler

Apr 8, 2018

Hannah Rose Michler, 17, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at M. S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born April 27, 2000 in Wuerzburg, Germany to Matthew Allen Michler and Juli James. Hannah was currently in her senior year at Boiling Springs High School. She was a talented artist who loved to paint and...

John  Galen George

John Galen George

Apr 7, 2018

John Galen George, 54 of Carlisle, died Saturday April 7, 2018 in the UPMC Carlisle. He was born March 2, 1964 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Galen W. George. He graduated from Carlisle High School, Class of 1983 and was a member of the First Church of the Brethren, Carlisle. George was an avid Washington Redskins...

Laura K.  Lucas

Laura K. Lucas

Apr 6, 2018

Mrs. Laura A. Lucas nee Kammer, 85, of Carlisle, PA died Friday, April 6, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and best friend. Born December 30, 1932 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Anna (Severe) Kammer. She was the last remaining child. She and her husband, Jack B. Lucas, of 58 years were married...

Lauretta J. Russell

Lauretta J. Russell

Apr 5, 2018

Lauretta J. Russell, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away, Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle. She was born January 9, 1927 in Newville to the late Murray and Mary (Brownawell) Nickle and was the widow of Ernest E. Russell who passed September 17, 1980. Lauretta was formerly employed by the Carlisle Ribbon Mill, G.S. Electric and C.H. Masland...

Mark Schatte

Mark Schatte

Apr 2, 2018

Mark Schatte, age 60, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Mark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. The only thing that gave him greater joy in life was his relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mark always shared his love for Jesus and his...

Ltc (Ret.) John H. Castles

Ltc (Ret.) John H. Castles

Mar 31, 2018

LTC (Ret.) John H. Castles, age 84, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 in Heritage Harbor at Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born in Mechanicsburg on December 1, 1933 to the late Hugh Witherow and Mildred Ruth (Heastings) Castles and was the widower of Jimmy Ann (Cooper) Castles who passed September 5, 2016. He lived in...

Mary D. Sewell

Mary D. Sewell

Mar 29, 2018

Mary (Dillard) Sewell, age 89, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle. She was born November 29, 1928 in Dover, PA to the late Alfred Terrell and Mary Cosby (LaRue) Dillard, and was divorced from the late Oscar Charles Sewell, who passed in July of 1995. Mary attained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from...

Francis Joseph Gally, Iii   "Jody"

Francis Joseph Gally, Iii "Jody"

Mar 28, 2018

Francis Joseph Gally, III, “Jody”, age 44, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home. He was born November 25, 1973 in Pittsburgh to Linda M. (DeAngelo) Gally-Hoolahan and the late Frank J. Gally, Jr. Jody was a 1997 graduate of Penn State University receiving a BS in Environmental Engineering and worked as a professional engineer for...

Thelma Mae Weinreich

Thelma Mae Weinreich

Mar 25, 2018

Thelma Mae Weinreich, age 80, of North Middleton Township, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born September 26, 1937 in Rheems, PA to the late B. Lehman and Luella (Lehman) Keener. Thelma retired as a Teacher’s Assistant from the Capital Intermediate Unit. As a young girl, she spent two years in...

Clarabelle "Red" Fry

Clarabelle "Red" Fry

Mar 23, 2018

Clarabelle Fry, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Thornwald Home. She was born on April 13, 1930 in Carlisle, PA to the late John Edward McBride and Carrie (Glass) McBride. Clarabelle enjoyed sewing, reading and watching the birds and squirrels. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she enjoyed baking Christmas cookies, especially Snickerdoodles....

Dennis Ciecierski

Dennis Ciecierski

Mar 21, 2018

Dennis Ciecierski, age 62, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Chambersburg Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 1, 1955 in Tarentum, PA to the late Alexander Joseph and Marcella Jean (Ford) Ciecierski. Dennis was formerly a manager at PPG. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and the beach, especially the Outer...

John W. Weary

John W. Weary

Mar 20, 2018

John W. Weary, age 87, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his home. He was born November 17, 1930 in Boiling Springs to the late John H. and Romaine (Deitch) Weary. John was the owner/operator of Sunday’s Mill where he worked for over 60 years. He supported youth in agriculture and was a Life Member of NRA....

Matthew Thomas Delisanti

Matthew Thomas Delisanti

Mar 17, 2018

Matthew Thomas Delisanti, age 32, of Carlisle died March 17, 2018. Matthew was born April 1, 1985 in Harrisburg to Colonel (Retired) Neal J. Delisanti of Carlisle and the late Nancy L. (Payne) Delisanti. In addition to his father, Matthew is survived by: a brother Neal A. (Lisa) Delisanti of Fairport, NY; sisters, Angela M. (David) DeFisher of Williamson, NY,...