Obituaries
Rodney "Rod" C. Keckler
Nov 25, 2023
Rodney “Rod” C. Keckler, age 75, of Carlisle, PA, husband of Patsy J. (Swartz) Keckler, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Carlisle on September 13, 1948, to Frances R. (Souders) Goshorn and the late Richard C. Keckler.
Rod was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran having served two...
Gene Bond
Nov 25, 2023
Lt. Colonel Gene Thomas Bond passed away on November 25, 2023 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania at the age 94. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bond and survived by three sons, Rodney (wife Debi), Michael (wife Beth), and David (wife Belinda) as well as 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was born to Horace Bond and Emma Troy...
The Reverend Thomas Richard Rowett
Nov 23, 2023
The Reverend Thomas Richard Rowett joined The Church Triumphant on November 23,
2023 at his home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with his surviving wife of 71 years at his side.
Born on March 19, 1932 in Nanticoke, PA, he was the younger son of Flossie Pratt Rowett
and Russell Rowett, a safety superintendent at a local coal mine. As a boy, Tom got into
plenty...
Thomas J. Klingeman, Ii
Nov 22, 2023
Thomas J. Klingeman, II, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home after declining health.
Thomas was born in Carlisle on June 9, 1947 to the late Thomas J. and Dorothy (Fuller) Klingeman.
He is survived by two sisters: Nancy Kuhn, her husband, Richard, of Boiling Springs and Vicki Klingeman, of Dillsburg and a nephew: Craig...
John Myers
Nov 21, 2023
John Francis Myers, a long-time resident of Carlisle, passed away in his home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, November 21st at the age of 57. He is survived by his brother Anthony Myers of Rock Hill, SC, James Myers of Tampa, FL, Patrick and Katherine Myers of Biloxi, MS, David Myers of Carlisle, PA, Stephen and Brenda Myers of...
Mary E. Burger
Nov 21, 2023
Mary E. Burger, of Carlisle, passed away at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg on Tuesday, November 21 while surrounded by her loving family at the age of 98. She was the wife of the late Frank Burger. Born May 23, 1925 in Newville, she was the daughter of the late Orville E. and Mary Negly Peiper.
Mary graduated in 1941 from Carlisle...
Carl Leslie Fraker
Nov 20, 2023
Carl Leslie Fraker, age 71, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born May 25, 1952, in Carlisle to the late William Andrew and Flora Anna (Downes) Fraker.
Carl served in the United States Air Force. After his military service, Carl began his 20-year career as an Over the Road Commercial Truck Driver,...
Richard A. "Dick" Engle
Nov 18, 2023
Richard A. “Dick” Engle, 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.
He was born June 24, 1932, in Chicago, IL to the late Lawrence and Helen Bernice (Cole) Engle. Dick was the widower of Sally (Clegg) Engle who passed in 2008 after they enjoyed 54 years of...
Betty Jean Shatto
Nov 16, 2023
Betty Jean Shatto, age 89, of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Richard P. Shatto, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born in Carlisle, PA on January 31, 1934, to the late Norman L. Neff, Sr., and the late Miriam (Strause) Neff.
Betty was a 1951 graduate of Carlisle High School. She retired from Giant...
Raymond A. Mcgeary
Nov 14, 2023
Raymond A. McGeary, 83, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, surrounded by family.
He is survived by his loving wife Gay O. McGeary, son R. Jeffrey McGeary (Susan), grandchildren Olivia L. McGeary and Colton E. McGeary, daughter Meghan McGeary (Chih Kwang), and brother Clyde M. McGeary. His parents were Martha Harriet Mills McGeary and Charles Everett McGeary. He...
Bonita "Bonnie" Romito
Nov 13, 2023
Bonita “Bonnie” Romito, 77, of Carlisle, died Monday, November 13, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.
Born in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Marian (Cramer) Kipp and wife of the late Frank M. Romito, Jr., who passed away in 2021.
Bonnie worked for over 15 years at Harrisburg Auto Auction and for over 20 years at Silver Springs Speedway...
Helen Y. "Toodles" Bender
Nov 13, 2023
Helen "Toodles" Bender, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, November 13 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center at the age of 76 while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Helen G. Moose Morrow. She was the loving wife of the late Donald L. Bender, Sr.
Helen worked as a...
Parker Gorsuch
Nov 13, 2023
Parker Gorsuch departed this world on Monday, November 13, 2023, the same day he was born.
He leaves behind his loving parents, Cody Gorsuch and Ashley Goodyear of Mechanicsburg; his big sister, Paisley Gorsuch of Mechanicsburg; his paternal grandmother, Lisa Nieves of New Cumberland; his maternal grandfather, Heath Goodyear of Kersey; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Private services will be held at...
Marlin "Mark" Fisher
Nov 6, 2023
Marlin “Mark” Fisher, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital at the age of 79. Born in Andersonburg, Perry County, PA, he was the son of the late James W. and Mildred Shuman Fisher. He was the husband of Linda Hockenberry Fisher.
Marlin worked in automobile carpet manufacturing for the former CH Maslind & Co. in...
Paul W. Baker
Nov 4, 2023
Paul W. Baker, 73, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Penn State Hampden Hospital.
He was born December 6, 1949, in Carlisle to the late Jacob H. Sr. and Virginia P. (Adams) Baker. Paul was the widower of Nancy K. (Mountz) Baker to whom he was married for 41 years when she passed away in March...
Eugene W. Chestnut
Nov 3, 2023
Eugene W. Chestnut, “Gassy”, 74, of Newville, died Friday, November 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Fred and Gloria (Foster) Chestnut and the husband of 30 years to Cindy (Wright) Chestnut.
Gene was a car fanatic. He was not only a top-notch mechanic and bodywork specialist, he enjoyed...
Helen C. Warrington
Nov 3, 2023
Helen C. Warrington, age 101, wife of the late Robert W. Warrington, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Bethany Village Retirement Center. She was born October 29, 1922, in Milton, PA to the late Allen and Marguerite (Kaiser) Cromis.
Helen was a woman of God and devout member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle,...
James E. Wagner, Jr.
Nov 1, 2023
Ripple In Still Water
Reach out your hand
If your cup be empty
If your cup is full
May it be again
Let it be known
There is a fountain
That was not made
by the hands of men
There is a road
No simple highway
Between the dawn
and the dark of night
And if you go
No one may follow
That path is for
your steps alone
You who choose to lead must follow
But if...
Dennis L. Snyder
Nov 1, 2023
Dennis L. Snyder, 73, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Wilma (Beam) Snyder and the loving husband of 49 years to Judy (Sheaffer) Snyder.
Dennis enjoyed gardening and working on and driving his 1949 Ford tractor, which he had from his...
Dallas W. Gelbaugh Jr.
Oct 30, 2023
Dallas W. Gelbaugh Jr., 86, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born November 18, 1936, in Perry County to the late Dallas W. Sr. and Gladys M. (Adams) Gelbaugh.
Dallas was a 1955 graduate of Carlisle High School. He honorably served his country in the US Navy....
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