Obituaries

Clarence O. "Chuck" Searing

Clarence O. "Chuck" Searing

Feb 15, 2020

Clarence O. Searing, 83, of Carlisle died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. He was born in Colombia, South America, on February 24, 1936 to the late Robert M. and Jane Degleman Searing and was the widower of Cora A. Ritchey Searing who passed on December 3, 2019. Chuck had retired as an analyst for the...

Allan R. "Punch" Mowery

Allan R. "Punch" Mowery

Feb 15, 2020

Allan R. “Punch” Mowery, 65, of Boiling Springs, PA died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 with his loving family by his side at the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born in Chambersburg, PA, on November 25, 1954 to the late Claire Mowery and Thelma Wyrick Lentvorsky of Boiling Springs, PA. You may remember “Punch” from the PA Liquor Control Board...

David  Alan  Shover Aifd Aaf

David Alan Shover Aifd Aaf

Feb 11, 2020

David Alan Shover, 57, of Sterling, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Inova Fairfax Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 19, 1962 in Carlisle to Mac E. (wife Mary) Shover and Marian A. (Nailor) Bigler both of Carlisle. David is survived by three brothers, Mike E. (wife Lori) Shover of Carlisle, Roger...

Sherrie Lee Wiles

Sherrie Lee Wiles

Feb 9, 2020

Sherrie Lee Wiles, 56, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at UPMC Carlisle. She was born August 1, 1963 in Carlisle to James L. and Julianna B. (Harder) Walters. In addition to her parents, Sherrie is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Michael A. Wiles of Carlisle; two daughters, Brittney (husband Robert) Parks of San...

Miriam R. Evans

Miriam R. Evans

Feb 8, 2020

Miriam R. Evans, age 105, passed away February 8, 2020 at Thornwald Home. Born September 25, 1914 in New Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Ida Belle (Mathias) Shulenberger. She graduated from New Cumberland High School in the class of 1932. Miriam graduated from Central Pennsylvania Business School and was the secretary with the office...

William Edward Moyer

William Edward Moyer

Feb 7, 2020

William “Bill” E. Moyer, 92, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at The Gardens at West Shore, Mechanicsburg. He was born August 31, 1927 in Mechanicsburg, PA to the late Lawrence M. and Ruth E. (Avinger) Moyer. Bill was a member of the Zembo Shriners and Adams Lodge No. 319. He was the previous owner of Moyer’s...

Arlene  Carns Wentzel

Arlene Carns Wentzel

Feb 6, 2020

Arlene Carns Wentzel, age 92, of Carlisle, went to join her heavenly family on February 6, 2020. She was born in Carlisle on November 16, 1927 to the late Leroy and Mary (McClure) Carns. Arlene was a graduate of Carlisle High School, Class of 1945, Bryn Mawr School of Nursing and The Cadet Nurse Corp. Her roots grew in the...

Doris Jean Wert

Doris Jean Wert

Feb 5, 2020

Doris Jean Wolf Wert, 83, of Carlisle, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Carlisle on December 7, 1936 to the late Lynell Woodrow and Edith Virginia Foose Wolf and was the widow of Ray E. Wert who passed on November 5, 2016. Doris was an at home mother who...

Rebecca R. "Becky" Webber

Rebecca R. "Becky" Webber

Feb 4, 2020

Rebecca R. “Becky” Webber, 85, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community. She was born October 16, 1934 in Pittsburgh to the late Harry E. and Kathryn (White) Rutledge. Becky graduated from Dormont High School in 1952 and from Muskingum College in New Concord, OH in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree...

Ronald Jay Shindledecker

Ronald Jay Shindledecker

Feb 4, 2020

Ronald Jay Shindledecker, 80, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born August 30, 1939 in Fairfield, PA to the late Raymond and Maybelle (Adams) Shindledecker. Ronald proudly served in the U.S. National Guard. He retired from Kinney Shoe as a Chief Engineer with 30 years’ service,...

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...

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...

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...