Obituaries
Paul Joseph Flores
Mar 16, 2023
Paul Joseph Flores age 64 passed away March 16, 2023 at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, NY. He was born February 21, 1959 in Ayer, Massachusetts, the son of Manuel and Luz Maria (Bennett) Flores.
Paul’s family will remember him as a loving son, and brother and uncle who was an Angel sent from Heaven to brighten the lives of his...
Jamie M. Hays
Mar 16, 2023
Jamie Michael Hays left us to be with The Lord in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 16, 2023. Jamie was born on April 24, 1974 at Carlisle Hospital to Wendy Kelso Sheaffer and the late Randy A. Hays.
Jamie is survived by his loving wife, Gina Hoover Hays, daughters Angie and Desarae, grandchildren Aubri, Jaiden, and Ma’Kai, his mother...
Elizabeth S. Masland
Mar 15, 2023
Elizabeth Strayer Masland, the matriarch who loved her extensive family and the outdoors, died on March 15, 2023 in her native Carlisle. She was 101.
Bets, as she was known, was born in Carlisle Hospital near the outset of the Roaring 20s – on Dec. 30, 1921. She knew the man who would become her husband – David S. Masland –...
Shirley A. Brown
Mar 13, 2023
Shirley A. Brown age 87 of Carlisle passed away on Monday March 13, 2023 at UPMC West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA. She was born November 3, 1935 in her grandmother’s home in Peach Glen, PA. to the late Anna M. and William E. Snyder Sr.
Shirley was a longtime resident of Carlisle where she worked at the F.W. Woolworth Store...
Mitchel "Mike" B. Kaufman
Mar 12, 2023
1st Sgt Mitchel “Mike” B. Kaufman U.S. Army (Retired) age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center. Mike was born in Orlando, Florida on November 22, 1951 to the late Irving and Jewel Donna (Simon) Kaufman.
Mike retired in June, 2003 while assigned to the 10th Mountain Division Army Band at Fort Drum, New York,...
Mildred A. Otstot
Mar 12, 2023
Mildred (Millie) Otstot, 99, passed away March 12, 2023, at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 76 years, James (Jim) Otstot. Born in 1923 in Bloserville, Pennsylvania, Mildred was the daughter of the late Clarence and Rebecca Jumper.
After her graduation from Newville High School, Millie attended Penn Central Business School for secretarial...
Jesusa G. "Susan" Santos
Mar 10, 2023
Jesusa G. “Susan” Santos, 59, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 10, 2023, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
She was born January 5, 1964, in Makati City, Philippines to the late Felino and Pacita (Ramirez) Garcia.
Susan was a devout catholic with an unwavering faith who attended mass daily. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg. Susan...
Roberta J. Cooper
Mar 9, 2023
Roberta J. Cooper, 65, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at UPMC Carlisle.
She was born September 28, 1957, to Dorothy May (Wileman) Gutshall of Shermans Dale and the late Robert Cramer.
Roberta was a hardworking, fun-loving lady. She enjoyed going to the casino, watching dirt track races, and playing BINGO with her mother. She was a huge fan...
Grantland J. Hogan
Mar 8, 2023
Grantland J. Hogan, 66, of Gardners, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home.
He was born November 27, 1956, in Harrisburg to the late Jack Hogan and Geraldine (Snyder) Hughes.
Grantland was always interested in history and took every opportunity to read and learn more about our past. He enjoyed spending time reminiscing with friends and going out to...
Ronald L. "Mac" Mckillip
Mar 6, 2023
Ronald L. “Mac” McKillip, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Thornwald Home.
He was born June 9, 1932, in Carlisle to the late Micleada L. (McKillip) McCurdy.
Mac was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1950. He honorably served his country in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 40 years before retiring. Mac later worked...
Lisa M. Line
Mar 5, 2023
Lisa M. Line, 49, of Carlisle, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her home.
She was born March 18, 1973, in Carlisle to Marty (Snyder) Line of Carlisle and Richard Line of Boiling Springs.
Lisa was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1991. She earned an associates degree from Bradley Academy of...
Betty A. Hurley
Mar 4, 2023
Betty A. Hurley, age 87, of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Donald H. Hurley, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at home. She was born on August 6, 1935, in Carlisle to the late Kenneth and Grace (Lambert) Smeigh.
Betty retired in 2022 from the Gulf gas station in Carlisle after 22 years working as a cashier. She was...
Dr. Thomas Jeffrey Green
Mar 2, 2023
Dr. Thomas Jeffrey Green, MD, passed away on March 2, 2023. Dr. Green, fondly known as “Pappy,” was born to Alfred V. and Maletha (Claar) Green in Johnstown, PA. Dr. Green was a graduate of Lilly-Washington High School, Gettysburg College (member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and the Gettysburg Choir), and Jefferson Medical College (member of Kappa Beta Phi and...
Kevin John Cooney
Feb 28, 2023
Kevin John Cooney Age 69 passed away on February 28, 2023 in Carlisle, PA. He was born January 6,
1954 in Mineola, NY son of the late Henry M. and Catherine (O’Brien) Cooney.
Kevin served our Country Honorably in the US Navy where he served on the US Forrestal(CV 59) and
worked in the control tower of an Aircraft Carrier and took photographs...
Emma Castagnari "Cass" Garfola
Feb 28, 2023
Emma Castagnari “Cass” Garfola passed away quietly on February 28, 2023, surrounded by her children.
Born September 24, 1927, Emma was raised in Yatesboro, PA, and attended Cowanshannock High School and the McKeesport School of Nursing. Later in life, she earned her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Nursing, continuing the career that spanned many decades.
Emma’s favorite names were Wife, Mom, Nona,...
Debra Gene Cottrell
Feb 26, 2023
Debra Gene Cottrell age 55 passed away February 26, 2023 in Carlisle, PA. She was born July 23, 1967 at the Lemoore Naval Air Station in Lemoore, California, daughter of Richard Leonard and Sharon(Moeller) Cottrell.
She will be remembered by her family as a loving mother who loved spending time with her family.
Debra is survived by her son Brantley, her mother...
Cloyd M. Hull, Jr.
Feb 26, 2023
Cloyd M. Hull, Jr., 84, of Marysville, PA., passed away peacefully at home, as he wished, on Feb. 26.
Cloyd is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Bonnie Jo Hull, née Witmer, whom he met in Carlisle while cruising in his ’67 Mustang before boldly proposing mere weeks later.
He is also survived by his daughter, Kathryn L. (Leandro) Fletes...
Cynthia A. Patterson
Feb 24, 2023
Cynthia Ann Patterson, on February 24, 2023, of Carlisle PA.
Born April 24, 1940 at Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, the eldest daughter of the late LTG Robert and Barbara Ann (Albright) Hackett.
Cynthia was a graduate of Punahou High School, Hawaii. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland, after attending the Universities of Hawaii, Penn State, and Adelphi...
Madelyn F. Valunas, D.A.
Feb 23, 2023
Madelyn F. Valunas, D.A., age 81, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Hershey Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1941, in Selinsgrove, PA to the late Thomas A. Valunas, Sr. and Katherine E. (Stetler} Valunas.
Retiring in 2003, Madelyn had worked at Shippensburg University where she was the Associate Vice President for Information Services...
H. Virginia " Ginny" Wilson
Feb 19, 2023
H. Virginia “Ginny” Wilson, 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at her home.
She was born August 22, 1933 in Meredith, PA to the late Blair and Ossie (Himes) Adams. Virginia was the widow of Stanley E. Wilson who passed in 2013.
She enjoyed quilting, dancing, gardening, traveling, and flowers. Ginny spent the winter months in Florida with...
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