Obituaries

Clifton L. Mercer

Clifton L. Mercer

Apr 14, 2017

Clifton L. “Clif” Mercer, age 84, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2017 at his residence.He was born March 27, 1933 in Kabletown, West Virginia to the late Joseph and Viola (Clingenberger) Mercer and was the widower of Phyllis M. (Kidwell) Mercer.A 1951 graduate of Charlestown High School, Clifton retired from Kinney Shoes, after serving for 41 years, last...

Raymond E. "Mo" Moser

Raymond E. "Mo" Moser

Apr 13, 2017

Raymond E. “Mo” Moser, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.He was born May 23, 1937 in Pittsburgh to the late Ralph and Anna Jane (Murray) Moser and was the husband of Betty (Ludwig) Moser, to whom he was lovingly married for 60 years.Raymond, also known as...

Leroy B. Sheaffer

Leroy B. Sheaffer

Apr 13, 2017

Leroy B. Sheaffer, 78, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 in his home while surrounded by his loving family. Born September 16, 1938 in Carlisle to the late John and Gertrude Sheaffer.Leroy loved to spend his free time playing baseball in town leagues, bowling at the Eagles and watching the Phillies. He was formerly employed as a school...

Thomas L. Frey

Thomas L. Frey

Apr 13, 2017

Thomas L. Frey, 77, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family. Born November 21, 1939 in Shippensburg, he was a son of the late Alfred Richard Frey and Mary Printz Frey Hemminger. Tom was a 1957 graduate of Shippensburg High School. He was a member of Elks...

Jane Grosz Keller

Jane Grosz Keller

Apr 9, 2017

Jane Grosz Keller, age 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Messiah Lifeways Nursing Home, Mechanicsburg. She was born October 29, 1925 in Middlesex, PA and was the widow of Raymond Keller. Jane retired as executive secretary for Eaton-Dikeman Filtration Sciences Corp. She was a long-time member of the former Grace United Methodist Church and the Carlisle...

Helen M. Shellehamer

Helen M. Shellehamer

Apr 9, 2017

Helen M. Shellehamer, age 96, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Cumberland Crossings. She was born March 8, 1921 in Boiling Springs to the late Gordon and Myrtle (Baker) Whitcomb and was the widow of Earl D. Shellehamer. Helen was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and later the Carlisle Commercial College. She retired after serving...

Robert H. "Bob" Rumpf

Robert H. "Bob" Rumpf

Apr 9, 2017

Robert H. “Bob” Rumpf, age 88, of Carlisle, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Cumberland Crossings Nursing Home, Carlisle.He was born May 30, 1928 in Philadelphia to the late Harry and Emma (Schneider) Rumpf and was the widower of Marjorie (Wolf) Rumpf who passed in September 2011.Bob graduated from Northeast Public High School in Philadelphia in 1945 and...

Curtis Barnett, Dvm

Curtis Barnett, Dvm

Apr 8, 2017

Curtis Barnett, DVM, died in an accident on his farm in Carlisle on April 8, 2017.Curt was born August 13, 1950 in Pensacola, FL. He was the son of Anna Barnett Weinfurter and the late Joseph Barnett. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Holly Wendell, his mother, Anna, a brother, Eddie Simons and his devoted dog, Bodie.Dr. Barnett...

Virgina M. Holsinger

Virgina M. Holsinger

Apr 8, 2017

Virginia M. Holsinger, age 88, of Carlisle and formerly of the Village of Morrison’s Cove, PA passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Village. She was born November 9, 1928 in Cherokee, IA to the late Clyde G. and Irene (O’Brien) Minor and was the widow of Glenn P. Holsinger of passed March 9, 2015. Virginia graduated...

Blaine H. Stoner

Blaine H. Stoner

Apr 6, 2017

Blaine H. Stoner, age 76, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family and pastor.He was born June 24, 1940 in Gardners, PA to the late Ora and Oren Kuntz.Blaine was a happy, positive person who never met someone he didn’t like. He was proud of the fact that...

James D. Lucas, Jr.

James D. Lucas, Jr.

Apr 6, 2017

James D. Lucas, Jr., age 84, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center, Carlisle. He was born November 2, 1932 in Shiremanstown to the late James D., Sr. and Pauline (Miller) Lucas. James retired as Chief Petty Officer after having served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years including...

Dane A. Schlusser

Dane A. Schlusser

Apr 6, 2017

Dane A. Schlusser, age 23, of Shermansdale, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2017 during his battle with anxiety and depression.He was born January 6, 1994 in Harrisburg to Charles Sebers, Jr. of Shippensburg and Ami S. Schlusser of Shermansdale.Dane enjoyed swimming, fishing and hunting with his Pap. He always enjoyed the time spent with his furry friends. At...

Jeron C. Weaver

Jeron C. Weaver

Apr 4, 2017

Jeron C. Weaver, age 37, of Newville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his home.He was born May 2, 1979 in Carlisle to Mark D. Weaver and Dana M. Jones.Jeron was formerly employed as a cell tower maintenance technician for numerous cell tower companies. He enjoyed gardening and cooking and his life revolved around his children. He...

Rev. Fred R. Yearsley

Rev. Fred R. Yearsley

Apr 4, 2017

Rev. Fred R. Yearsley passed into the presence of his Lord, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.He was born July 26, 1929 in Forest Hills, PA to the late Fred I. and Helen (Page) Yearsley and the widower of Virginia McGarvey with whom he spent sixty-five years. Following graduation in 1952 from St. Paul College, now Crown...

John T. Ledane

John T. Ledane

Mar 31, 2017

John T. LeDane, age 68, of Newville passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 31, 2017 at his home. He was born December 24, 1948 in Carlisle to the late Charles and Evelyn (Beecher) LeDane. John worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed woodworking, photography and reading. He especially loved his four-legged companion, Jazmyn. He is survived by: his companion of 18...

Charles R. "Chub" Cornman

Charles R. "Chub" Cornman

Mar 30, 2017

Charles R. “Chub” Cornman, age 85, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Church of God Home.He was born October 5, 1931 in Carlisle to the late Ray S. and Mary (Boyd) Cornman.Charles is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Shirley (Dunbar) Cornman of Carlisle; a son, Ray C. (and wife Diane) Cornman of Carlisle; two...

Dennis Marion

Dennis Marion

Mar 29, 2017

Dennis Marion, age 62, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.He was born July 17, 1954 in Newark, NJ to the late Francis and Louise (Sheridan) Marion.Dennis served as the PA Deputy Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services from 2013 to the present. Prior to his state employment, Dennis served...

David W. Mckay

David W. Mckay

Mar 27, 2017

David W. McKay, age 60, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.He was born July 23, 1956 in Youngstown, OH to the late Frank and Helen (Connell) McKay.David was previously a retail manager for Hills Department Stores helping to renovate the old stores before starting his own company, McKay Logistics. He was an...

Raymond E. Melius

Raymond E. Melius

Mar 27, 2017

Raymond E. Melius, age 84, of Carlisle and formerly of Fort Littleton, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Falling Springs Nursing Home, Chambersburg.He was born October 26, 1932 in Hustontown, PA to the late Calvin and Annie (Snyder) Melius and was the widower of Jean Betty (Hess) Melius who passed away February 1969.Raymond was a 1951 graduate of...

Mac Wilson

Mac Wilson

Mar 26, 2017

Mac Wilson, age 83, of Boiling Springs, passed away, Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home.He was born February 6, 1934 in Boiling Springs to the late Jacob and Ruth (Kuhn) Wilson.Mac was a 1952 graduate of Boiling Springs High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. He proudly served his country in the US...

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