Obituaries

Kevin John Cooney

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...

Cloyd M. Hull, Jr.

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...

Debra Gene Cottrell

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...

Cynthia A. Patterson

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.

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

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...

Brenda  M. Luttrell

Brenda M. Luttrell

Feb 18, 2023

Brenda M. Luttrell, age 80 of Carlisle, PA, passed away at Chapel Pointe of Carlisle on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born December 26, 1942, in Newville, PA to the late Ray S. and Mary (Boyd) Cornman.

Brenda retired in 2000 after working 35 years at the former C.H. Maslands & Sons. She enjoyed sewing, attending carnivals and yard sales....

Cheryl  A.  Barrick

Cheryl A. Barrick

Feb 16, 2023

Cheryl A. Barrick, 65, of Shippensburg, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at WellSpan York Hospital.

She was born January 6, 1958, in Detroit, MI to the late Harold and Dorothy (Cronin) Henry.

Cheryl was a fun-loving and free as a bird. She loved her family and was always sure to put them first. Cheryl enjoyed reading, drawing, playing cards, camping,...

Melony  Rose Frances Smith

Melony Rose Frances Smith

Feb 14, 2023

Melony Rose Frances Smith age 66, passed away on February 14, 2023 in Carlisle, PA. She was born in Carlisle, PA on September 6, 1956 daughter of Louis and Jennie (Sampson) Vozar.

Melony worked in the manufacturing Industry before her retirement. She was a member of the VFW, and past Madam President of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the...

Anthony  C.  Kar

Anthony C. Kar

Feb 12, 2023

Anthony C. Kar, 82, of Carlisle embarked upon his next spiritual journey surrounded by his loving

family on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at his home of 40 years. Tony was born February 13th, 1940 in Hong Kong to the late Na Fu and Oi Che (Ng) Kar. As a young man, Tony traveled to the US and resided with his late...

Kay L. Henry

Kay L. Henry

Feb 11, 2023

Kay L. Henry, 87, of Mechanicsburg, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Messiah Lifeways.

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Golda McKinney Henry.

Kay was an active member of St. Matthews United Church of Christ, Carlisle Springs. She also enjoyed being with family, sewing, gardening and helping others.

Kay worked all her life until retirement. She began...

Arthur F. Goodhart

Arthur F. Goodhart

Feb 10, 2023

Arthur F. Goodhart was born June 21, 1938 to Arthur H. and Mary (Keiter) Goodhart. He was married 60 years to the late Esther Goodhart.

Surviving him are the children of his youth. Daughter: Cindy, wife of Rob Myers and son: Dolan Goodhart and wife Elizabeth. Loved also were his grandchildren: Jerry, Tess, Gina, Shayna, Derek, Elijah and Zachariah. Added blessings...

David E.  Shakespeare Esq.

David E. Shakespeare Esq.

Feb 7, 2023

David E. Shakespeare, age 73, passed away at his home in Boiling Springs, PA surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. David was born March 23, 1949 to the late Harold and Betty (Cless) Shakespeare.

David graduated from C.D. East High School in Harrisburg, PA and enlisted in the US Air Force for 4 years following graduation. He served...

Helma H. Ginter

Helma H. Ginter

Feb 7, 2023

Helma H. Ginter age 89, passed away on February 7, 2023 in Carlisle, PA. she was born in Friedelhausen, Germany on April 4, 1933 the youngest of five children, to Emil and Klara Wirth. The 1930s and 1940s were dark times in Germany, but farm life proved to be a Godsend following World War II, when food, shelter, and employment...

Mary  J.  Harter

Mary J. Harter

Feb 6, 2023

Mary J. Harter, 92, of Carlisle, passed peacefully into the arms of her Loving Savior on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Mary J. (Perrine) Harter was born May 27,1930, in Jackson, MI to the late Richard D. and Mary Genevieve (True) Perrine.

Growing up on the family farm with 3 brothers, Mary learned to love God and his creation, especially horses. Her love...

Phyllis  W.  Moose

Phyllis W. Moose

Feb 6, 2023

Phyllis W. Moose, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community.

She was born October 5, 1940, in Dauphin County to the late George B. and Margaret C. (Fortney) Sheesley.

Phyllis was retired from PR Hoffman after many years of employment. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to many fun places. Myrtle Beach was always...

Bettye J. Bond

Bettye J. Bond

Feb 6, 2023

Bettye Bond passed away on February 6, 2023 in Mechanicsburg, PA. She is survived by her husband, Lt. Colonel Gene T. Bond and three sons, Rodney, Michael, and David as well as 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Born to Willie C. Hogue and Mildred Virginia Gibson on July 23, 1931 in Warren, Arkansas, she grew up in Conroe, Texas and...

Kayla Sheller

Kayla Sheller

Feb 4, 2023

Kayla M. Sheller, 27, of Carlisle, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at her home in Dillsburg.

Born June 13, 1995 in Carlisle, Kayla is preceded in death by her grandfather, Larry (Buck) Sheller and grandparents, John & Joyce Peffer.

Survived by her son, Kayden Werner and his father, Erik Werner, mother, Kristen (Peffer) Taylor and step father, Robert Taylor, father,...

Edith  M. Blouvet

Edith M. Blouvet

Feb 4, 2023

Edith M. Blouvet, age 91, formerly of Carlisle, PA passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her home in Crestview, FL. She was born May 16, 1931, in West Clarksville, NY to the late Leon Herbert and Helen Minerva (Sisson) Greene.

Edith had worked as a Home Health Aide retiring in 2002. She was a member of the Great Hope...

Timothy  O.  Milbrath

Timothy O. Milbrath

Feb 3, 2023

Colonel Milbrath was born September 12, 1955, in Yakima, Washington, and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida, in 1973. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 1976 and received a Master of Science degree from George Peabody College, European Division, Oxford, England, in 1978. He also received a certificate in Developmental...