Obituaries

Thomas R. Roach

Thomas R. Roach

Dec 31, 2021

Thomas Ray "Tom" Roach, 75, passed away on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2021, with his family by his side. Tom is survived by his wife Karen Roach, his adored children- Celeste Rockwell, Zachary and Bailey Roach, Son-in-law Michael Rockwell, and granddaughter Morgan Rockwell. Tom was born May 12, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Robert and Melba...

Joseph  E.  Grabey

Joseph E. Grabey

Dec 31, 2021

Joseph E. Grabey, a resident of Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle, PA., passed peacefully December 31st, 2021, at the age of 92. Born in Valley View, PA., Joe and his younger sister, Mae, were raised by his maternal grandparents as one of 13 children in the home. Graduating from Tri-Valley High School, in 1948 he enlisted in the U.S. Air...

Cynthia  L.  Hinson

Cynthia L. Hinson

Dec 30, 2021

Cynthia L. Hinson, 69, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, with her family by her side at UPMC West Shore Hospital. She was born June 22, 1952, in Roaring Spring, PA to the late Robert O. and Joyce L. (Zimmerman) Winter. Cindy was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. She enjoyed a career of more than...

Nancy S. Strine

Nancy S. Strine

Dec 30, 2021

Nancy S. Strine, age 60, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born January 24, 1961, in Providence, RI to the late Edward M. and Rosie M. (Minich) Burton. Nancy married Jeffrey M. Strine on December 1, 1984 and moved to MI where they lived for four years before returning to Carlisle....

Donna Lee Miller (Over) Boyd

Donna Lee Miller (Over) Boyd

Dec 29, 2021

Donna Lee Miller (Over) Boyd, age 83, passed away peacefully at her family home on December 29, 2021. She is the daughter of the late James F. Miller, Sr., and Orpha Mae McGonigal Miller. Donna attended Carlisle High School and was a graduate of the Class of 1956. She is the mother of George “Skip” Over III and wife Cristal...

Dorothy Sheaffer

Dorothy Sheaffer

Dec 29, 2021

Dorothy Sheaffer,96, of Carlisle, PA and formerly of Philipsburg, PA, passed away at home where she lived with her daughter Deborah J. Sheaffer, Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Born April 12, 1925 in Woodward, PA, she was a daughter of George Thomas and Gladys Ann (Archer) Domanick. Dorothy worked at Knouse Foods in Peach Glen, PA until she retired. She liked...

Elizabeth  V. "Betty"  Gardner

Elizabeth V. "Betty" Gardner

Dec 28, 2021

Elizabeth V. “Betty” Gardner, 90, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home where she resided for the past eighteen months. She was born February 20, 1931, in Carlisle to the late Herbert L. and Romaine J. (Weaver) Lear. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Boiling Springs High School and later...

Della  (Diclaudio) Martinelli

Della (Diclaudio) Martinelli

Dec 26, 2021

Della (DiClaudio) Martinelli, 98, of Carlisle and formerly of Turtle Creek, died on Sunday, December 26, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was born September 5, 1923, in Blythedale, PA to the late Orfeo and Maria (Rosetti) DiClaudio. Della was the widow of Carlo Martinelli who passed in 1968. Della worked at Edgewood Country Club until her...

Janet  E.  Licate

Janet E. Licate

Dec 26, 2021

Janet E. Licate, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Forest Park Heath Center and Rehab. She was born September 1, 1939, in Gettysburg to the late John W. and Mary E. (Miller) Staiger. Janet was the widow of Joseph J. Licate who passed in 2008. She was a 1956 graduate of Gettysburg High School. Janet...

Katherine  (Kay) Strong

Katherine (Kay) Strong

Dec 25, 2021

Katherine (Kay) Strong died on Christmas day, 2021, two months shy of her 99th birthday. Born in Kansas farm country, she met her future husband (Roy) at Wichita State University. With the outset of World War II his medical school plans were set aside in favor of ROTC studies where Kay was departmental secretary. They were married in 1943 before...

Anthony L. "Tony" Klusman

Anthony L. "Tony" Klusman

Dec 23, 2021

Anthony L. “Tony” Klusman, age 55 of Carlisle, PA passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at UPMC West Shore. He was born September 19, 1966, in Lewisburg, PA to William A. and Joyce M. (Herman) Klusman. Tony was currently employed at Turner Hydraulics in Carlisle. He formerly worked at Besco Service Company and Exel Logistics. Tony was a member...

Paula Fantuzzi

Paula Fantuzzi

Dec 21, 2021

Paula Fantuzzi, age 90, of Carlisle, PA, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Born July 5, 1931, in Garfield, NJ, to the late Charles and Carmella (Vittoria) Vitale. Paula was in the hospitality profession and a homemaker. She was also a member to St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Allentown, PA. She is survived by her son Gregory C. Fantuzzi and...

Alice S. Morrison

Alice S. Morrison

Dec 20, 2021

Alice S. Morrison, 81, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born on February 11, 1940, in Sunbury, a daughter of the late G. Donald and Ethel P. (Brubaker) Miller. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. “Bob” Morrison, Sr. who died...

Mary M. Jones

Mary M. Jones

Dec 18, 2021

Mary M. Jones, age 89, of Boiling Springs, PA, wife of the late Charles Earl Jones, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was born December 18, 1932, in Carlisle to the late Harold K. and Myrtle M. (Evelhoch) Goodhart. Mary enjoyed puzzles, playing card games, bingo, yahtzee and spending time with family. She most especially loved her coffee...

Lois  P.  Dolly

Lois P. Dolly

Dec 18, 2021

Lois P. Dolly, 88, of Camp Hill, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital. She was born July 7, 1933, in Peru, WV to the late Jesse W. and Blanche C. (May) Dove and was the widow of Henry C. Dolly, Sr. Lois was a music lover and a guitarist who especially appreciated country...

Freeman P. Calaman

Freeman P. Calaman

Dec 16, 2021

Freeman P. Calaman, 78, of Carlisle, PA, husband of Loretta J. (Duncan) Calaman, passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2021. He was born June 24, 1943, in Carlisle to the late James P. and Mildred P. (Miller) Calaman. He is survived by his son Jeffrey P. Calaman and his wife Shannon Failor of Carlisle; stepdaughters Tawna Beichler of...

Kenneth  H.  Sheaffer, Sr.

Kenneth H. Sheaffer, Sr.

Dec 16, 2021

Kenneth H. Sheaffer, Sr., 75, of Carlisle went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. He was born October 30, 1946, to the late Clark and Elma (Shughart) Sheaffer. Ken was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Plainfield. He was a 1964 graduate of Big Spring High School. Ken...

Charles  F.  Hoy

Charles F. Hoy

Dec 16, 2021

Charles F. Hoy, 94, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 13, 1927, in Carlisle to the late John H. and Pearl (Burgett) Hoy. Charles owned and operated Hoy’s Greenhouse for over 50 years. He was happiest on his tractor. Charles was also a rural...

Terry  L. Wallace

Terry L. Wallace

Dec 15, 2021

Terry L. Wallace, 56, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at UPMC Carlisle. He was born June 8, 1965, to Rogene L. (Baker) Wallace of Carlisle and the late Fran L. Wallace. Terry was a 1984 graduate of Carlisle High School. He was a passionate fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams, especially the Steelers. Terry loved the...

Lionel W. Boutin, Jr.

Lionel W. Boutin, Jr.

Dec 15, 2021

Lionel W. Boutin, Jr., 78, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away at home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Though Lionel most recently resided in Pennsylvania, over his life he lived all across the United States, positively effecting lives wherever he went. His work ethic, loyalty and deep love for family and friends will live on for...