Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Thomas M."Tommy" Kendle

Thomas M."Tommy" Kendle

Mar 25, 2017

Thomas M. “Tommy” Kendle, age 68, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his home. He was born December 20, 1948 in Carlisle, PA to the late Jack and Madeline (Mellott) Kendle.Tommy was a 1967 graduate of Carlisle High School and worked at the Naval Supply Depot until his retirement. Thomas enjoyed building model cars and working outside.He...

Helen Charmaine Wise

Helen Charmaine Wise

Mar 23, 2017

Helen Charmaine Wise, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 23, 2017.She was born June 28, 1937 in Carlisle to the late Charles and Helen (Heberlig) Reeder.Charmaine attended Boiling Springs High School and was a member of Barnitz United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, going to...

Ernest R. Forbes, Jr.

Ernest R. Forbes, Jr.

Mar 21, 2017

Ernest R. Forbes, Jr., age 75, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017.He was born November 4, 1941 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Ernest R. Sr. and Katherine (Payne) Forbes.Ernest attended Atlantic City High School and completed his GED at the US Army War College. He proudly served in the United States Army, 8th Infantry, serving at...

J Fred Quigley

J Fred Quigley

Mar 21, 2017

J Fred Quigley, age 70, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.He was born December 6, 1946 in Carlisle to the late Doris (Brown) Quigley Pratt.Fred was a 1965 graduate of Carlisle High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University with both a Bachelors and Masters in music education. He retired from...

Robert W. Kauffman

Robert W. Kauffman

Mar 20, 2017

Robert W. Kauffman, age 74, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born December 15, 1942 in Cumberland County to the late John and Edith (Cline) Kauffman. Robert will be remembered for his daily routine of quietly walking from the shelter where he laid his head to the soup kitchen where...

Shawn M. Ross

Shawn M. Ross

Mar 20, 2017



Shawn M. Ross, age 44, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 1, 1972 in Carlisle to Roxanne (Fry) Ross of Carlisle and the late Thomas A. Ross.

Shawn was employed as a forklift operator for Allen Distribution Center, Carlisle. He loved hunting, fishing and video games, and most of all...

Richelle A. Harrison

Richelle A. Harrison

Mar 19, 2017

Richelle A. Harrison, age 57, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her home.  She was born November 17, 1959 in Schenectady, NY to Joan Boswell (Scott) Harrison of Carlisle.  

Richelle was a 1977 graduate of Carlisle High School and was a member of Bethel AME Church of Carlisle.  Affectionately known as “Shelly” and “Shell”, she loved...