Obituaries

Wayne G. Lebo

Wayne G. Lebo

Jun 6, 2023

Wayne G. Lebo, age 88, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home. He was born in Carlisle on February 8, 1935, to the late Grant W. and Carrie (Mountz) Lebo.

Wayne was drafted in 1958 and proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years. He retired from the former Cincinnati...

Jacob A. Dortch

Jacob A. Dortch

Jun 4, 2023

Jacob A. Dortch, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2023. He was born May 2, 1995 in Annapolis, Maryland, son of Jeffrey and Debra (Cloutman) Dortch.

Jacob enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, and the outdoors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his son Theo. He will be missed and fondly remembered by his family as a loving son, father, brother,...

Helen C. Hockenberry

Helen C. Hockenberry

Jun 3, 2023

Helen C. Hockenberry, 98, of Carlisle, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Thornwald Home.

Born in November 30, 1924 in Newville, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Grace (Bitner) Neidigh and wife of the late Melvin Farner (1959) and the late Frank Hockenberry (2001).

Helen retired from Bedford Shoe Company. She enjoyed gardening, canning and baking.

Helen was notorious for...

Ray Walter Stouffer

Ray Walter Stouffer

Jun 2, 2023

Ray Walter “Clair” Stouffer, 86, of Carlisle, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Newville, he was the son of the late Walter and Isabel (Jumper) Stouffer and husband of 69 years to Mary (Myers) Stouffer.

Clair worked all his life as a truck driver, driving for many companies, retiring from Giant Foods.

He loved to bowl...

Walter  (Walt) J. Bigler

Walter (Walt) J. Bigler

May 31, 2023

Walter J. (Walt) Bigler age 89 of Carlisle passed away on May 31, 2023 at Claremont Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle, PA.

He was born March 19, 1934 in Carlisle, PA to the late Earl and Anna (Noel) Bigler. Walt is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Gloria, and his brother Earl Bigler Jr.

He is survived by his...

Robert W.  "Bob"  Scharadin, Sr.

Robert W. "Bob" Scharadin, Sr.

May 29, 2023

Robert W. "Bob" Scharadin, Sr., age 80, of Carlisle, PA formerly of Frackville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2023, at UPMC Harrisburg. Bob was born in Fountain Springs, PA on November 10, 1942, to the late William L. and Helen L. (Wertley) Scharadin.

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961-1965. He was a...

Dolores  W.  Sunday

Dolores W. Sunday

May 27, 2023

Dolores W. Sunday, 95, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her home.

She was born October 17, 1927, in Carlisle to the late Charles A. “Coley” and Madeline (Davis) Wardecker. Dolores was the widow of Creeden E. Sunday who passed away in 2021 after they enjoyed 74 years of marriage.

Dolores was a 1945 graduate of Carlisle High...

Andrea Jeanne Sirko

Andrea Jeanne Sirko

May 26, 2023

Andrea Jeanne Sirko -- the memory of your laughter, kindness and love will never leave us.

18 December 1969 - 26 May 2023

• 53 years old

• Born on December 18, 1969 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

• Passed away on May 26, 2023 in York Springs, Pennsylvania, United States

The memories we hold of those few people whose lives shine brightly even...

Betty J. Weigle

Betty J. Weigle

May 24, 2023

Betty J. Weigle age 93 passed away at the UPMC Hospital in Carlisle, PA on Wednesday May 24, 2023. She was born April 3, 1930 in Carlisle, PA the daughter of the late Mervin and Mary Kathryn (Myers) Rhoads.

Betty worked for the Reeves Hoffman Company in Carlisle until her retirement. She worked in the production line working with the crystals...

John Patrick Stewart

John Patrick Stewart

May 21, 2023

Colonel (RET) John Patrick Stewart, PhD

Colonel (RET) John Patrick Stewart, PhD was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 14, 1934, and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. He died peacefully in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on May 21, 2023, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He lived a life of service and devotion to his faith, family, and country.

John spent his...

Darrell  L.  Jones

Darrell L. Jones

May 21, 2023

Darrell L. Jones, 25, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home.

He was born October 7, 1997, in Baltimore, MD to Benzone Smart and Martinique Flowers.

Darrell was a graduate of Carlisle High School with the class of 2015. He earned a scholarship and was studying to be a paramedic. Darrell was currently employed by Auto Zone...

Linell  Jane  Haines

Linell Jane Haines

May 20, 2023

Mrs. Linell Jane (Keenan) Haines, wife of Thomas F. Haines passed away peacefully with her husband of 54 years and children by her side on May 20, 2023, in Carlisle, PA. Linell was born on July 17, 1948, in Phoenixville, PA to the late Malcolm Winner Keenan and the late Charlotte Jane (Eagle) Keenan. She is survived by her husband...

Jeremy Joynt

Jeremy Joynt

May 19, 2023

Jeremy Joynt age 44, died suddenly of natural causes May 19, 2023 at his home in Boiling Springs, PA, surrounded by family.

Born Jan. 18, 1979, in Monte Rio, CA, life took him through New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Colorado, then back to Albuquerque, NM where he was deeply involved in community theatre and his family, before relocating to Pennsylvania with...

June L. Shomaker

June L. Shomaker

May 17, 2023

June Lyon Shomaker, 88, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Hartzell and Florence (Norwood) Lyon and the wife of 39 years to the late Monte E. Shomaker, who passed away in 1995.

June was born and raised in St. Louis and graduated...

Clarence  "Ed"  Butterworth, Jr.

Clarence "Ed" Butterworth, Jr.

May 17, 2023

Clarence “Ed” Butterworth Jr., 74, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with his loving family by his side.

He was born September 23, 1948, in Johnstown to the late Clarence E. Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Lindsay) Butterworth. Ed was the widower of Aleene L. (Mervine) Butterworth who passed away in September of 2019 after they enjoyed...

Ronald  Luke Comune

Ronald Luke Comune

May 16, 2023

Mr. Ronald Luke Comune died peacefully in Hershey Medical Center on May 16, 2023, at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on March 2, 1943, in South Amboy, NJ to the late Luke Francis and Isabelle Elizabeth (Gengo) Comune. He graduated from Plainfield High School and the University of Buffalo with a degree in Pharmacy....

Dennis C. Cassel

Dennis C. Cassel

May 16, 2023

An amazing dad, Dennis Craig Cassel, 71, passed away peacefully on May 16 after a brief battle with cancer. He had his family by his side and his love, Christine (Wonders) Cassel, who preceded him in death in 2018, waiting for him to continue their love story.

He was born May 13, 1952, to Robert L. Cassel Sr. and Patricia (Learch)...

Richard Marcum

Richard Marcum

May 15, 2023

Richard Marcum, of Carlisle, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at his residence. He was 76 years old and the husband of 52 years to Rochelle (Pe Benito) Marcum.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late James and Georgia (Shake) Marcum.

Richard worked as a business analyst, most recently for Flowers Foods, owner of TastyKake.

Very active in his church,...

Sandra D. Christian

Sandra D. Christian

May 14, 2023

Sandra D. Christian age 60 passed away at her home in Newville, PA. on Sunday May 14, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1963 in Carlisle, PA. She was the daughter of Robert and Sondra (Keller) Bowers.

Sandra worked as a Nurse’s aide in the health care field assisting families at home in caring for them. She loved spending time...

Richard  W.  Shires

Richard W. Shires

May 14, 2023

Richard W. Shires passed away, with his two daughters by his side, on May 14, 2023, in Thornwald Skilled Nursing facility. Rich was born in Lansford, PA on September 2, 1931, to the late Norman Franklin and Elizabeth Ann (Richards) Shires.

Rich graduated from Lansford High School in 1949. He served in the Army during the Korean War from 1952-1955. The...

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