Obituaries

Rojohn Oliveros Holmes

Rojohn Oliveros Holmes

Jun 3, 2024

Rojohn O. Holmes passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at the age of 42. Born June 3, 1982 in Olongapo City, Philippines, he was the son of Daniel Holmes and Bernardita “Virginia” (Oliveros) Keiser. 

 

Rojohn immigrated with his mother to the United States in 1991, first living in the Los Angeles, CA area, and later moving to the east coast....

Barbara J. Baer

Barbara J. Baer

Jun 2, 2024

Barbara Baer, of Carlisle, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 2 at the age of 78 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mount Kisco, NY to the late Shaubut C. and Ruth H. (Hoffman) Walz. She was the wife of the late Jim Baer.

Barbara worked as an accounting clerk for Daily Express, a trucking...

Charles R.A. Leeds

Charles R.A. Leeds

May 31, 2024

Charles R.A. Leeds of Carlisle, PA., passed away on May 31, 2024.  Charlie was born on Saturday April 4, 1936, to the late Charles F.A. Leeds and Dorothy R. (Markle) Leeds. 



Charlie was a member of Saint Matthew’s United Church of Christ.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was very active in the community and...

Donald Laman

Donald Laman

May 30, 2024

Donald R. Laman, 88, of Boiling Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30th, 2024. Donald was born on December 15th, 1935 to the late William and Eva (Kitner) Laman. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Marjorie (Renshaw) Laman, his three daughters, Debra Secrest, Cindy Diffenbaugh (John), Jeanne Young (David), one sister, and his...

Linda Sue Starner

Linda Sue Starner

May 30, 2024

Linda Sue Starner 74, of Carlisle, PA., passed away on Thursday May 30, 2024, at the Thornwald Home.    

She was born in Carlisle, PA., on Sunday October 2, 1949, to the late Charles and Betty (Lehman) Williams.   Linda retired from Cresline Plastic Pipe Co. several years ago after over 25 years of service.

Linda was married to William Starner...

Charles Donnelly

Charles Donnelly

May 30, 2024

On May 30, 2024 Charles W. Donnelly Sr. went home to the Lord and to be with his wife who had passed 2 months before him. He was 95 years old. Chuck was born in a farmhouse off of 114 in Silver Spring Township on January 12, 1929 to Jesse and Cicely (Weldon) Donnelly both deceased. He had four siblings,...

Alma Mae Weaver

Alma Mae Weaver

May 30, 2024

Alma Mae Weaver of Alexandria, VA., previously of Carlisle, PA., passed away on May 30, 2024.  

She was born in Altoona, PA., on Sunday May 11, 1941, to the late Charles and the late Beulah (Casner) Swartz.  

She is survived by her two stepsons, David (and wife Jan) Weaver of Mt. Gretna and John (and wife Caroline) Weaver of Newtown...

Esther S. Boltz

Esther S. Boltz

May 29, 2024

Esther Schroll Boltz, age 99, entered the arms of Jesus, May 29th just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday. She was a farm girl from Lancaster County who was a lover of sports, the beach, and her family. She loved her 3 children dearly and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her chicken pot pie and crunchy noodle...

Guillermo "Willie" Seguin

Guillermo "Willie" Seguin

May 27, 2024

Guillermo “Willie” Seguin passed away May 27, 2024, at his Carlisle residence at the age of 67 while surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Guillermo and Olga (Gonzalez) Seguin. He was the loving husband of Dora M. (Guzman) Seguin with whom he enjoyed 22 years of marriage.

Born on December 17, 1956, in New York...

Shirley L. Mellinger

Shirley L. Mellinger

May 26, 2024

Shirley L. Mellinger, age 90 of Newville, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.



Born on April 13, 1934, in Carlisle, PA to the late Harry and the late Beatrice (Shearer) Galbraith.



Shirley loved spending time with her family, enjoyed camping and traveling to Florida. She loved to go square and round dancing with her husband George and...

Harry M. Trauger, Jr.

Harry M. Trauger, Jr.

May 24, 2024

Harry M. Trauger, Jr., 84, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center. Born November 29, 1939 in Philadelphia, Harry was the son of the late Harry M. Trauger, Sr. and Margaret Wert Trauger. Harry was formerly married to Connie L. (Stover) Trauger, who preceded him in death November 10, 2022.

Surviving are three...

Michael Dellinger

Michael Dellinger

May 23, 2024

Michael S. Dellinger, 74, of Carlisle, died Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Born in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late Noah and Della (Click) Dellinger and the husband of 55 years to Belinda (Wolfe) Dellinger.

Michael owned and operated Central State Realty for over 35 years.

He was a member of the Carlisle Eagles # 1299 and the Carlisle Elks, Lodge #...

Margaret Zwald

Margaret Zwald

May 22, 2024

Margaret J. Zwald, 84, of Shermansdale, died on May 22nd, 2024. Margaret was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Paul and Helen (Baugman) Wachter. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, John Zwald, and her son Steve Zwald. She is survived by her 3 sons, Raymond Zwald (Terry), Paul Zwald (Rose), Parnell Zwald, her 5 grandchildren, Caitlin...

Lt.Col (Ret.) Robert H. Harter

Lt.Col (Ret.) Robert H. Harter

May 22, 2024

Lt.Col Robert H. Harter (USMC, ret) beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed peacefully into the arms of his Loving Savior on May 22, 2024, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Robert was the son of Velma (Houghton) and Harold Harter of Batavia, NY. Upon graduation from Batavia High School, Robert, known as “Bob,” to his friends, joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in...

Rachael Blessing

Rachael Blessing

May 22, 2024

Rachael Blessing, 80, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.

Born in York, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Jane (Frye) Kennedy and the beloved wife of James Blessing for 52 years.

Rachael dedicated 28 years of service to Cumberland County Mapping before retiring.

She was deeply family-oriented, always putting her...

George "Wes" Leroy Westcott

George "Wes" Leroy Westcott

May 19, 2024

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, our world was rocked. George Leroy Westcott Jr., lovingly known as “Wes”, was taken from us unexpectedly in a terrible accident. Wes was born July 23, 1980, in Chester County, PA, and grew up in the Harrisburg area and settled down with his family in Dillsburg, PA. While Wes did not always have things easy...

George B. Emery

George B. Emery

May 18, 2024

George B. Emery, 87, of Carlisle, died on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, George is the son of the late George Emery and Lillian Emery (Gaynor). George is survived by his wife, Joan Emery (Riley) of 62 years. He is predeceased in death by his 4 siblings. George is survived by his children, George Peter, Joan Mcintosh,...

Lois Brownawell

Lois Brownawell

May 14, 2024

Lois Brownawell, 89, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Carlisle Springs, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Smee) Hockenberry and wife of the late Robert Lee Brownawell, who passed away in 2019.

Lois worked for many years at the Village Food Market, Carlisle Springs. She was a very active member of Young’s...

Audette (Kitty) Gelinas

Audette (Kitty) Gelinas

May 13, 2024

Audette (Kitty) Gelinas, aged 88, of Boiling Springs, passed away on May 13th, 2024. Kitty was born on June 11th,1935. She was a long-time resident of Boiling where she lived for more than 55 years. She was the loving wife of the late Leo Gelinas for 59 years. Kitty worked for many years as an independent Health Underwriter.  Kitty was...

Charlotte R. Showers

Charlotte R. Showers

May 13, 2024

Charlotte R. Showers age 93, passed away on May 13, 2024, at Forest Park Nursing and Rehab in Carlisle, PA.  

Born on Tuesday, July 1, 1930, she is the daughter of the late Paul Earl and the late Dorothy (Warner) Runk. 

Charlotte enjoyed working outdoors, reading, going to church, and spending time with her family and friends. 

She is survived by her...

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