Obituaries

Allan R. Williams

Allan R. Williams

Jul 3, 2016

Allan Williams, 87, of Carlisle, met his maker in heaven on Sunday, July 3, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born in Cumberland, MD and attended Allegheny High School where he excelled at track and field sports and played saxophone in a night club dance band. He graduated from Frostburg State College with a BA degree in...

Norma J. Brown

Norma J. Brown

Jul 2, 2016

Norma J. Brown, 83, of Boiling Springs, went to Heaven, Saturday July 2, 2016 at her residence with her loving children and grandchildren at her side. She was born in St. Paul, MN, July 17, 1932 to the late Paul H. and Dorothy Richter Falz and was the widow of Robert A. Brown, who died October 22, 2013 and whom...

Ruth M. Garman

Ruth M. Garman

Jun 29, 2016

Ruth M. Garman, age 94, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center, Carlisle.She was born May 29, 1922 in New Kingstown, PA to the late James and Mary Margaret (Rynard) Sellers and was the widow of the late Harry E. Garman, who passed September 21, 1995.Ruth retired from the Mechanicsburg School District as...

William L. Martin

William L. Martin

Jun 29, 2016

William L. Martin, age 79, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born July 17, 1936 in Teaneck, NJ to the late George L. and Muriel C. (Weaver) Martin.During his 24 years of service, Bill served in Korea and Vietnam in the 1st Cavalry Division before retiring from the United...

Norma K. Cogar

Norma K. Cogar

Jun 28, 2016

Norma K. Cogar, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle.She was born June 3, 1931 in Bellevue, PA to the late John S. and Alice R. (Rupert) Kelso.Norma graduated from Clarion College with a degree in teaching. She had a special fondness for animals and would rescue any that needed...

Ella Marie Zimmerman Heishman

Ella Marie Zimmerman Heishman

Jun 25, 2016

Ella Marie Zimmerman Heishman, age 76, of Dillsburg, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Elmcroft of Shippensburg.She was born October 15, 1939 in Carlisle to the late Howard Milton and Kathleen (Baker) Zimmerman. Ella was a 1957 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. She retired in 2006 as the bakery supervisor at Ashcombe Farms after 16 years of service....

Stephanie L. Brophy

Stephanie L. Brophy

Jun 24, 2016

Stephanie L. Brophy of Mechanicsburg, PA died suddenly on Friday, June 24, 2016 as the result of an auto accident. She was born in Norristown, PA on August 3, 1953 to the late Florence A. (Potter) and William B. Brophy. She was a 1971 graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School in Norristown and subsequently worked at Air Products and for...

Gary E. Darr

Gary E. Darr

Jun 24, 2016

Gary E. Darr, age 64, of Carlisle passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Manor Care of Carlisle.He was born February 22, 1952 in Carlisle to Arthur and Doris (Wert) Darr of Charleston, SC.Gary formerly worked for Kinney Shoe Manufacturing, Walmart in Carlisle and the Petro Fuel Station in Middlesex Township. He was a member of Bethel Assembly of God...

Rev. James J. Ferguson

Rev. James J. Ferguson

Jun 23, 2016

The Reverend James Joseph Ferguson (pastor emeritus), known to all as Mike, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on June 23, 2016. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 17, 1931 to the late James Joseph and Helen (Bryce) Ferguson. He grew up with his parents and brother, Bill, in Glenolden, PA.Mike is survived by his wife,...

Veda Manganaro

Veda Manganaro

Jun 22, 2016

Veda Manganaro, age 103, of Carlisle, PA passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at her residence.She was born December 5, 1912 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Salvatore and Marianna Vacirca Manganaro.Veda was a sales clerk at the former J. L. Brandeis & Sons department store in Omaha, NE and retired from there after 60 years of service. She was...

Sue J. Klotz

Sue J. Klotz

Jun 21, 2016

Sue J. Klotz, age 82, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her residence.She was born in Butler, PA on May 7, 1934 to the late John Wilson and Ida (Portman) Conrad and was the widow of the late Richard M. Klotz.Sue was a graduate of the Butler Area High School. She worked as a bookkeeper at the...

Mary C. Uniatowski

Mary C. Uniatowski

Jun 21, 2016

Mary C. Uniatowski, age 92, of Carlisle, PA and formerly of Newark, DE passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle, PA with her loving family by her side.She was born December 14, 1923 in Nottingham, PA to the late Joseph B. and Jennie B. (Tomasson) Crookshanks and was the widow of the late Frank B. Uniatowski.Mary...

Rev. Donald G. Jones

Rev. Donald G. Jones

Jun 20, 2016

Rev. Donald G. Jones, age 78, of Newville, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 20, 2016 at his residence.He was born October 6, 1937 in Plainfield, PA to the late Norman F. and Ruth (Fickes) Jones and was the widower of the late Kay A. (Reeder) Jones who passed August 22, 2007.Rev. Jones was the Senior Pastor of the Lighthouse...

Charles W. "C.W." Wilson

Charles W. "C.W." Wilson

Jun 20, 2016

Charles W. "C.W." Wilson, 77, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center, with his family by his side.He was born July 7, 1938 in Tichnor, AR to the late Frank and Esther Clark Wilson.C.W. was a retired owner operator of a computer business. Charles was a peacetime veteran of the U.S. Navy. He...

Thomas G. Myers

Thomas G. Myers

Jun 20, 2016

Thomas G. Myers, age 58, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at his residence.He was born August 31, 1957 in Dillsburg, PA to the late Thomas Royal and Ida Dorothy (Miller) Myers.Thomas was a 1976 graduate of Northern High School in Dillsburg. He was employed by Waggoner's Fabrication and Millwright, LLC of Mt. Holly Springs as a welder/fabricator....

Earl Boehm Austin

Earl Boehm Austin

Jun 18, 2016

Earl Boehm Austin, age 60, of Newville, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side.He was born October 16, 1955 in Baltimore, MD to the late Earl B., Sr. and Gloria Marie (Dean) Austin.He was adopted and raised by the late Michael Kolessar and Audrey Kolessar of Maryland.He graduated in 1974 from...

Fannie  E.  Jones

Fannie E. Jones

Jun 17, 2016

Fannie E. Jones, age 88, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Thornwald Home, Carlisle.She was born November 8, 1927 in Mechanicsburg to the late Harry E. and Ellen (Baitsel) Lichtenberger and was the widow of the late William M. Jones who passed January 23, 2010.Fannie was a homemaker who loved farm life and was an excellent...

Sarah E.  Albert

Sarah E. Albert

Jun 17, 2016

Sarah E. Albert, 93, of Carlisle and a resident of Thornwald Home, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 17, 2016 while surrounded by her family.She was born March 28, 1923 in Gardners to the late Frank C. and Bertha M. (Richwine) Adams and was the widow of the late William E. Albert, Sr. who passed...

Mary E. Witmer

Mary E. Witmer

Jun 16, 2016

Mary E. Witmer, age 76, of Newville, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 14, 1940 in Governors Island, NY to the late Harold and Catherine (Powers) Cramer Geesey.She is survived by eight children; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Barb Wallace of Grantville, William R. Powers of Carlisle and Phil Reigh of...

Paul R. Boyer

Paul R. Boyer

Jun 13, 2016

Paul R. Boyer, age 74, of Carlisle and formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Forest Park Nursing Center, Carlisle.He was born May 5, 1942 in Altoona, PA to the late Willard E. and Doris R. (Lindemer) Boyer.Paul was a 1961 graduate of Altoona High School and received his Associate's degree from Williamsport Community College. He...

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