Obituaries

Claire M. Brehm

Claire M. Brehm

Jul 17, 2022

Claire M. Brehm, 87, passed away July 17, 2022, at home in Carlisle. She was born in 1934 in Wilkes Barre, PA, daughter of the late James and Ruth Murray. Claire was married to Carroll (Brehmie) Brehm from 1954 till his passing in 1987. Claire was preceded in death by her brother James Murray. She moved to Carlisle in 1952...

Stanly C. Chaplinski

Stanly C. Chaplinski

Jul 16, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Stanly C. “Chappy” Chaplinski, 77, announces his sudden passing Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was born in Carlisle on July 3, 1945 to the late Anthony W. and Bessie M. Green Chaplinski. He graduated from Carlisle High School, class of 1964. Stan is survived by his wife, Cathy (Teter) Chaplinski, with...

Esther Jean Adams

Esther Jean Adams

Jul 14, 2022

Esther “Jean” (Weibley-Morrow) Adams, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William A. and Nellie E. (Murray) Weibley, of Loysville, PA. Jean graduated from Green Park Union High School, Class of 1949. Her employment included the Tressler Print Shop, First National Bank of Loysville and working...

Betty  J.  Carey

Betty J. Carey

Jul 10, 2022

Betty J. Carey, 84, of Mt. Holly Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at her home. She was born June 6, 1938, in Frackville to the late William H. and Kathryn (Evans) Blackwell. Betty and her family moved many times over the years because of her ex-husband’s military career before eventually settling in the Carlisle area 50 years...

Arlene Mae Group

Arlene Mae Group

Jul 9, 2022

Arlene Mae Group, age 95, entered into eternal rest on Saturday July 9, 2022 at Thornwald Home. Arlene was born June 16, 1927 in Boiling Springs, where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of Earl and Nellie Kunkle. Arlene is survived by her daughter Kim Hely and her husband Dan; grandsons Benjamin Rutz and his daughter...

Dolores A. Loy

Dolores A. Loy

Jul 8, 2022

Dolores A. Loy age 89 passed away July 8, 2022 in Carlisle PA. She was born March 15, 1933 in Oakville, PA. daughter of Clarence and Mary (Shank) Heberlig. Dolores worked as a teacher’s aide in the Capitol Area Intermediate Unit before her retirement. She will be remembered fondly by her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great...

Jeanette  M.  Sheffield

Jeanette M. Sheffield

Jul 3, 2022

Jeanette M. Sheffield, 94, of Carlisle, PA passed away on July 3, 2022, at Church of God Nursing Home. She was born and raised in Crestview, Florida daughter of Columbus Shellie Matthews and Myrtice Scott Webb Matthews. She was a graduate of Crestview High School and attended Florida State University and Stetson University. She worked for the government for many...

Franklin  M.  Rode

Franklin M. Rode

Jul 1, 2022

Franklin M. “Frank” Rode, 76, of Harrisburg and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born November 2, 1945, in Highspire to the late Charles and Frances (Dupler) Rode. Frank worked most of his adult life at Food Lion. Franklin is survived by one brother, Albert (wife Patricia)...

Karen Denise Jones

Karen Denise Jones

Jun 30, 2022

Karen Denise Jones age 61, passed away June 30, 2022 in Mechanicsburg, PA she was born April 11, 1961 in Chambersburg, PA. she was the daughter of the late Frank and Patricia (Reed) Crowder. Karen’s family will remember her fondly as a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She worked for the Depot in New Cumberland as a forklift driver...

Dorothy A. Kelley

Dorothy A. Kelley

Jun 27, 2022

Dorothy A. Kelley, 89, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Harvey Kelley, who passed away in 2009. Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late W. Russel and Lydia Morton Stone. Dorothy retired after 22 years as a tire builder at Tire and Rubber. She was...

Stephen C. Sobotta

Stephen C. Sobotta

Jun 27, 2022

Col. Stephen C. Sobotta, retired U.S. Army, passed away June 27, 2022, at the age of 56. He was born in Normal, Illinois to parents Donald Sobotta and Donna (Karr) Jurenas. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Finnegan); Children, Nicholas (Stephanie), Matthew (Elizabeth), Katherine (Duane Kelso) and Margaret; mother, Donna Jurenas; and grandchildren, Raegan and Ryan. Stephen retired as...

Jacquelyn  A. "Jackie" Grecek

Jacquelyn A. "Jackie" Grecek

Jun 26, 2022

Jacquelyn A. “Jackie” Grecek, 57, of Newville, passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022, at UPMC West Shore. She was born November 17, 1964, in Altoona to Theodore J. (wife Linda) Szuhaj Jr. of Jersey Shore and RoseAnn (husband Gene) Crum of Homosassa, FL. Jackie had a personality that was larger than life and lived each day to its fullest....

James L. Tandle

James L. Tandle

Jun 26, 2022

It is with great sadness that, at age 67, Jim passed away in the comfort of his home on June 26, 2022, with his wife by his side after battling Pancreatic Cancer. Jim was born in Geneva, NY on December 21, 1954, and grew up in the Phelps, NY area graduating from Midlakes High School in 1973. He attended SUNY...

Maynard Leon Brandt

Maynard Leon Brandt

Jun 25, 2022

Maynard Leon Brandt age 97, passed away June 25, 2022 in Mechanicsburg, PA. He was born March 31, 1925 in Carlisle, PA. son of the late D.K. and Emma Jane (Hippensteel) Brandt. Maynard graduated in 1943 from Carlisle High School. He was a World War II US Army veteran who served in the US Army Air Corps and served in...

Lyle  H.  King

Lyle H. King

Jun 22, 2022

Lyle H. King, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Green Ridge Village. He was born June 21,1930 in Mason City, IA to the late Lyle Henry and Margaret Leone (Pittenger) King. Lyle honorably served his country in the US Army. He was proud to have served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Lyle earned a...

Ricky A. Mckee

Ricky A. Mckee

Jun 22, 2022

Ricky A. McKee, age 52, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Rush Township, PA. He was born April 17, 1970, in Carlisle, PA to Robert S. McKee, Jr. and the late Crystal J. (Martin) McKee. He is survived by his partner Amanda J. Mitchell of Manheim, PA; siblings Jane M. Poth and her husband Daniel...

Tracey  L.  Myers Mccorkel

Tracey L. Myers Mccorkel

Jun 21, 2022

Tracey L. Myers McCorkel, 62, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Carolyn’s House. She was born July 13, 1959, in Shippensburg to Freda H. (Heckman) Myers of Shippensburg and the late Robert L. Myers. Tracey loved her children and always made them her priority. She spent many years at home with her boys before taking a...

Joseph Lincoln Carter Jr.

Joseph Lincoln Carter Jr.

Jun 20, 2022

Joseph Lincoln Carter Jr., age 87, of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Monday, June 20th at home with loving family. Joe was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on April 24th, 1935, to the late Dorothy M. and Joseph Lincoln Carter Sr. He spent his early years in Alexandria, VA and graduated from George Washington High School. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University,...

Eugene Rydzewski

Eugene Rydzewski

Jun 17, 2022

Eugene Rydzewski, 87, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at UPMC Carlisle. Born November 25, 1934, in Mt. Carmel, PA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Mary Grebus Rydzewski. After a 40-year career with the US Postal Service, serving in many positions, Gene refined his pool skills, becoming an expert player in senior leagues in both Mechanicsburg...

Brenda Kay Shirk

Brenda Kay Shirk

Jun 17, 2022

Brenda Kay Murphy Shirk passed away on June 17, 2022. She was 63 years old. Brenda was born on February 3, 1959 in Port Royal, SC. Her paternal father was the late Glenn Nolan of Brackenridge, PA. Her adoptive father was the late John B. Murphy of Carlisle, PA. Her mother was the late Carol Harter Nolan Murphy of Carlisle,...