Obituaries

Donald L. Ramsey

Donald L. Ramsey

Feb 3, 2020

Donald Lee Ramsey, 92, of Camp Hill and formerly of York Springs, died on Monday, February 3, 2020 in the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle, PA. He was born in Salona, PA (Clinton Co.) on January 15, 1928 to the late Charles DeLoss Ramsey, and Florence Bixell Ramsey Donald retired as Deputy Director of Maintenance from the Mechanicsburg Naval...

David L.  Myers

David L. Myers

Feb 3, 2020

David L. Myers, age 61, of Carlisle PA, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 31, 1959 to the late Jesse Myers and Joan (Negley) Logan. David was an avid hunter and outdoorsman; he loved to garden, and he was a farmer at heart. He attended Carlisle Evangelical Free Church...

Riley Mae  Shields

Riley Mae Shields

Feb 1, 2020

Riley Mae Shields peacefully departed the world much too early on Saturday, February 1, 2020 only two months after her birth. She was born November 29, 2019 in Carlisle to Kaleb and Alison (Morrow) Shields of Carlisle. Riley was a very affectionate child who always wanted to be near her mother. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile that...

Abram "Abe" Witmer

Abram "Abe" Witmer

Jan 30, 2020

Abram “Abe” Witmer, 78, of Carlisle, died on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was born in Carlisle, PA to the late Samuel J. and H. Rhoda (Greegor) Witmer on January 10, 1942. Abe was a dairy farmer for over 40 yrs. starting on the family farm in Carlisle. You may remember “Abe” as working as...

H. Bruce Dickey

H. Bruce Dickey

Jan 30, 2020

H. Bruce Dickey, 73, of Etters, PA, passed away January 30, 2020 at Englewood Community Hospital in Florida. Born July 15, 1946 in Kittanning, son of Joseph Harold and Juanita (Claypoole) Dickey. Bruce retired as a Captain in the United States Coast Guard after serving his country for 26 years. He was a member of the Masonic Coastal Lodge #57...

Maude  N.  Defrance

Maude N. Defrance

Jan 28, 2020

Maude (Nevins) DeFrance of Carlisle, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020. She was born in Norfolk, VA in 1935, the daughter of the late Admiral Joseph and Mrs. Maude (Merriman) Nevins and was also the stepdaughter of the late Mrs. Ruth Clevenger Nevins. Maude graduated from St. Agnes Episcopal School, Alexandria, VA and later attended Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia. She...

George Alan Andreas

George Alan Andreas

Jan 27, 2020

George Alan Andreas, 90, of Carlisle, passed away Monday January 27, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 29, 1929 in Palmerton, PA, to the late Edward J. and Caroline (Stoll) Andreas. George was a graduate of Palmerton High School and George Washington University. He worked for Hechinger’s Corporation for 43 years where he was the store...

Dewey  Jack  Wharam

Dewey Jack Wharam

Jan 27, 2020

Dewey Jack Wharam, 86, of Carlisle, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Monday, January 27, 2020 at his home. He was born March 29, 1933 in Arvonia, VA to the late James Olin and Mattie (Price) Wharam. Jack served his country in the US Air Force and later the US Marine Corps. Dewey was a member...

Charles  R.  Redline

Charles R. Redline

Jan 26, 2020

Charles R. Redline, 95, of Boiling Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 19, 1924 in Bloomsburg to the late Richard and Elsie (Eyer) Redline and was the widower of Shirley M. (Williams) Redline. Charles honorably served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corps. He was...

Albert L. Hoffmanner

Albert L. Hoffmanner

Jan 25, 2020

Albert L. Hoffmanner, 83, of Carlisle, formerly of Lake Somerset, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Church of God Home. He was born July 5, 1936 in Delaware County, PA to the late Henry and Katherine (Schmidt) Hoffmanner and was the widower of Nancy (Kupstas) Hoffmanner. Albert received a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and Master’s...

Evelyn  B.  Slingsby

Evelyn B. Slingsby

Jan 23, 2020

Evelyn B. Slingsby, 95, of Carlisle and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her home. She was born November 27, 1924 in Philadelphia to the late Herman and Evelyn (Richardson) Brem. Evelyn was an avid bridge player. She loved shopping, “wine time”, golfing, bowling, and traveling to experience new places and things. Evelyn always...

Ashley Morgen Pyers

Ashley Morgen Pyers

Jan 22, 2020

Ashley Morgen Pyers, age 25, of Carlisle was called home unexpectedly to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home in Carlisle. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on June 14, 1994 to Dennis P. and Jenny L. (Davis) Pyers. Ashley was involved in community service, having worked for the Middlesex Township Playground Program...

Virginia  R. "Ginny"  Davis

Virginia R. "Ginny" Davis

Jan 21, 2020

Virginia R. “Ginny” Davis, 62, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at UPMC Carlisle. She was born May 5, 1957 in Carlisle to the late Ronald and Jean (Calaman) Carr and was the widow of Thomas L. Davis Sr. Ginny was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church in Aspers. She worked at Fairfield Inn, Carlisle. Ginny...

Annabelle Allard

Annabelle Allard

Jan 21, 2020

Annabelle Allard, 87 years of age, of Newville died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Carlisle, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Newburg, PA on March 29, 1932 to the late Foster E. and Rene Rhinehart Hockenberry. She is survived by her five daughters; Anna Marie Lehman (Steve), of...

Marlin L. Shover

Marlin L. Shover

Jan 21, 2020

Marlin L. “Red” Shover, age 58 of Carlisle, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Carlisle on October 1, 1961 to the late Marlin M. Shover and Patricia (Snyder) Shover of Carlisle. Red had formerly worked for Applied Technologies, Piper Auto Parts, and the Old Fishing Station...

Tom  D. "Jakey"  Thumma

Tom D. "Jakey" Thumma

Jan 19, 2020

Tom D. “Jakey” Thumma, 74, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home. He was born July 30, 1945 in Mechanicsburg to the late Ira David and Evelyn Mae (Whitman) Thumma. Jakey loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, and driving his tractors. He enjoyed cooking and spending time on his computer. The most important thing to...

Helen Pauline Jones Carpenter

Helen Pauline Jones Carpenter

Jan 19, 2020

Helen Pauline Jones Carpenter, 87, of Newville, died on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in the Green Ridge Village, Newville with her loving family by her side. She was born in Carlisle, PA on December 26, 1932 to the late Dale F. and Pearl Negley Jones. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 67 yrs. James R. Carpenter, Sr. of...

Gregory Scott Knisley

Gregory Scott Knisley

Jan 18, 2020

Gregory Scott Knisley, 54, York Springs, passed away January 18, 2020 at home. Born October 2, 1965 in Harrisburg, son of Paul L. Knisley and Mary Lou (Swartley) Keefer. Greg graduated from Bermudian Springs High School and was a coater specialist for Vitro Architectural Glass. Greg liked to hunt and fish, enjoyed going to his grandkids sporting events, but most...

Shirley  Ann Black

Shirley Ann Black

Jan 17, 2020

Shirley Ann Black, 84, of Newville, formerly of Carlisle, died on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Green Ridge Village in Newville, PA. She was born on September 2, 1935 in Carlisle to the late Earl and Anna Mae Egolf Black. Shirley retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Church of God Home in Carlisle. She was a member...

Sandra "Sandi" J.  Curley-Edstrom

Sandra "Sandi" J. Curley-Edstrom

Jan 16, 2020

Sandra “Sandi” J. Curley-Edstrom (nee Thompson), 78, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2020, after suffering a stroke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, January 24, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 87 Marsh Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Burial will follow the funeral at St. Patrick Cemetery. A visitation will be held...

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