Obituaries

Laura  L.  Larsen

Laura L. Larsen

Nov 10, 2019

We are sad to announce the passing of Laura Olesen Larsen on November 10, 2019. A recently retired teacher in the Carlisle School District. She was 63 years old. A great friend to all who knew her. She had a kind and generous heart and always did her best to make everyone happy. Laura was the fifth addition to the...

Robert  J.  Gray Jr.

Robert J. Gray Jr.

Nov 6, 2019

Robert J. Gray Jr., 53, of Boiling Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was born June 15, 1966 in Schuykill County to the late Robert J. Sr. and Mary Ann (Bartashus) Gray. Robert honorably served his country as a doctor in the US Army. He was formerly employed by Concentra Urgent Care for many years before...

Mary Jane Lobato

Mary Jane Lobato

Nov 6, 2019

Mary Jane “MJ” Lobato, 72 of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at home. She was born July 6, 1947 in Bryn Mawr, PA, daughter of the late John and Jane (Hertzler) Sheafer. MJ retired as a lab technician from Carlisle Hospital after 48 years of service. She was a certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist honored by the...

Cindy Elizabeth Wenger

Cindy Elizabeth Wenger

Nov 6, 2019

Cindy Elizabeth Wenger, 79, of Carlisle passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Born on October 6, 1940 in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Durin) Hays. She was the widow of Cressler Wenger. Cindy was a 1958 graduate of Shippensburg High School. She was a teacher of Beauty Culture...

Louis M.  Colonna

Louis M. Colonna

Nov 5, 2019

Louis M. Colonna, age 72, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2019, after a valiant fight against lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Darlene (Henry) Colonna. Lou is also survived by his daughter, Michelle Leeds (Charles), Boiling Springs, granddaughter, Cassandra Epstein, at home, Step-granddaughters, Brenna Leeds, Carlisle and Summer Leeds, at home, sister,...

A.J. Arnold "Arnie"  Thompson

A.J. Arnold "Arnie" Thompson

Nov 4, 2019

A.J. Arnold “Arnie” Thompson, 84 years of age died on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Carlisle, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Clearfield, PA on December 12, 1934 to the late Theodore R.and Elsie Lamadue Thompson. Arnie was well known in the Carlisle area being the owner and operator...

Patrick L. "Salik Muhajji Ali" Bacon

Patrick L. "Salik Muhajji Ali" Bacon

Nov 4, 2019

Patrick L. “Salik Mahajji Ali” Bacon Sr., 53 years of age died on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Chambersburg Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in East Orange, New Jersey on May 7, 1966 to the late Fannie Bacon Thomas and Patrick Connor of Detroit, Michigan. Patrick was a former truck driver in Florida and...

Verlo L. Hocks

Verlo L. Hocks

Nov 2, 2019

Verlo L. “Cowboy” Hocks, 64, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. He was born August 3, 1955 in Walsenburg, CO to the late Vernon Hocks and Lori (Vigil) Vicklund. Verlo was a heavy equipment operator for 40 plus years, a United States Marine Corp Veteran, having served from 1973...

Richard  P.  Clay

Richard P. Clay

Nov 1, 2019

Richard P. Clay, 96, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019. He was born October 13, 1923 in Carlisle to the late Clarence M. and Nellie M. (Ludt) Clay and was the widower of Betty L. (Trostle) Clay. Richard honorably served his country in the US Army during WWII in the 88th Infantry Division. After his military service...

George  W.  Wert

George W. Wert

Oct 31, 2019

George W. Wert, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Manor Care Health Services, Carlisle. He was born October 17, 1937 in Carlisle to the late Charles W. and Erma M. (Putt) Wert. George was a farmer all of his life. He also worked for United Telephone / Sprint until he retired. George is survived by...

Paul  D.  Thrush Jr.

Paul D. Thrush Jr.

Oct 31, 2019

Paul D. Thursh Jr., 74, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born August 22, 1945 in Carlisle to the late Paul D. Sr. and Mary K. (Rhoades) Thrush. Paul enjoyed hunting, dirt track racing, talking on CB radios, mowing his lawn and tinkering in the garage. He was a jokester who enjoyed...

Doris Jean Monismith

Doris Jean Monismith

Oct 30, 2019

Doris Jean Monismith, 89, of Carlisle passed away October 30, 2019 at home, while surrounded by her family. She was born August 5, 1930 in Carlisle to the late Frank C. and Bertha M. (Richwine) Adams and was the widow of the late Paul S. Monismith Jr. Doris was a Homemaker most of her life and also worked as the...

Bruce  C.  Long Ii

Bruce C. Long Ii

Oct 30, 2019

Bruce C. Long II, 65, passed away in his home on the morning of Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born August 11, 1954 in Carlisle. Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Linda, who he married March 28, 1981. He is also survived by his daughter, Emily Kansiewicz and her husband Stephan. Bruce was a graduate of Carlisle High...

Phyllis Baker Bowman

Phyllis Baker Bowman

Oct 28, 2019

Phyllis Baker Bowman, age 90, of Carlisle, passed away Monday October 28, 2019 at Green Ridge Village. She was born on July 9, 1929 in Lees Cross Roads, PA to the late Don H. and Margaret B. Naugle Baker and was the widow of Fred W. Bowman Jr. Phyllis retired in July 1994, from Green Ridge Village, after 25 years...

Roger L. Danzeisen

Roger L. Danzeisen

Oct 28, 2019

Sunrise – Thursday, March 20, 1941 Sunset – Monday, 28 October 2019 Roger L. Danzeisen, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and uncle, currently of Carlisle, PA passed away Monday, 28 October, 2019 at the Thornwald Home with his wife Marianne at his side. Roger grew up in Jamesburg, NJ through 8th grade. After the family moved to Milltown, NJ he...

Toby  Lyn  Heishman

Toby Lyn Heishman

Oct 28, 2019

Toby Lyn Heishman, 34, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 28, 2019 at UPMC West Shore. She was born January 31, 1985 in Harrisburg to Charles “Chuck” and Donna (Shaffer) McCreary. Toby loved her family and was a very active mother. She especially loved helping with her children’s sports where she acted as team manager. Toby enjoyed a...

Jeanne A. Hoover

Jeanne A. Hoover

Oct 26, 2019

Jeanne A. Hoover, 80 years of age of Carlisle, died on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at her residence with loving husband and niece by her side. She was born in Hogestown, PA on April 7, 1939 to the late Arthur F. and Annie Ellen Snyder Putt. Jeanne had worked as a secretary for a Harrisburg law firm and as the...

Patricia  M.  Faught

Patricia M. Faught

Oct 26, 2019

Patricia M. “Pat” Faught, 87, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at UPMC Carlisle. She was born September 16, 1932 in Carlisle to the late Robert Sr. and Thelma (Wise) Bosler and was the widow of Lee Faught who passed on December 15, 2003. Pat was a graduate of Carlisle High School. She was a member of...

Steven L. Chestnut

Steven L. Chestnut

Oct 25, 2019

Steven L. Chestnut, 66 years of age died on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his residence in Carlisle. He was born in Carlisle on November 17, 1952 to the late Carl and Helen Blosser Chestnut. Steve had retired from the former C.H. Maslands as a forklift operator and had previously worked for Pepsi Company in Newville. Steven was an avid...

Miriam B. Borden

Miriam B. Borden

Oct 25, 2019

Miriam B. Borden, 89 years of age died on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Carlisle on April 21, 1930 to the late John I. and Eva M. Mowers Barrick. Miriam had retired from the former Reeves-Hoffman Crystal Manufacturer and G.S. Electric in...

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