Obituaries
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
Erma Jean Allshouse
Jan 16, 2020
Erma Jean Allshouse, 79, Duncannon, formerly of Northport, FL, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Stonebridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Avonmore on December 12, 1940. She was a daughter of the late William R. and Erma M. (Black) Allshouse. Erma was a registered nurse for the Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh...
Norman C. Miller
Jan 15, 2020
Norman C. Miller, 73, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. He was born June 25, 1946 in Oakville to the late Alfred E. “Bill” and Anna Louise (Burkholder) Miller. Norman graduated from Big Spring High School with the class of 1964 and later attended the Harrisburg Barber School. He worked part time...
Margot Karnes
Jan 15, 2020
Margot Karnes, 94, Carlisle, formerly of Bloomsburg, PA passed away peacefully January 15, 2020 at Church of God Home. She was born September 17, 1925 in Germany to the late Paul and Felicitas (Kolb) Hofmann. Margot was a Fiscal Assistant for Bloomsburg University and a member of St Matthew Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg, where she sang in the choir for...
Colonel (Retired) John Franklin Meehan, Iii
Jan 14, 2020
Colonel (Retired) John Franklin Meehan, III, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his home in Carlisle, PA. Born in Germantown, PA, on March 12, 1940, to the late Major John Franklin Meehan, Jr. and Frances LeGore Feiser, Frank spent his childhood in Woodsboro, MD, and graduated from Frederick High School. He is predeceased by a sister, Joanne Arnold...
Edward Joseph Gardner
Jan 12, 2020
Edward Joseph Gardner, age 92, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born February 20, 1927 in Natrona, PA to the late Mary (Jaskot) and Wladislaw Ogrodowcyzk. Edward was a former employee of PPG Industries (42 years) in Creighton, PA and Mount Holly Springs, PA. He worked as a bartender for many...
Aaron David Graeff
Jan 11, 2020
Aaron David Graeff, 30, Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle, surrounded by his family. He was born in Gettysburg on July 15, 1989 to David E Graeff and Jill P. (Bitner) Garner. Aaron was a lineman for Richardson Wayland Electric Company, loved golfing, cooking, canning, making homemade salsa, rock music and rock concerts. He...
Marjorie F. Zaengle
Jan 9, 2020
Marjorie F. “Mag” Zaengle, 86, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at her home. She was born October 13, 1933 in Nesquehoning to the late William and Anna (Guido) Fauzio. Mag was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She was a skilled seamstress and cook. Marjorie was a member of the Molly Pitcher Stitchers and...
Dorothy R. Pine
Jan 9, 2020
Dorothy R. Pine, 77, of Newville passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Green Ridge Village. Born on August 28, 1942 in Newville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Annabell (Walker) Penner. She was the widow of Harry J. Pine. Dorothy was a very hard worker. She retired from CH Maslands as a factory worker and...
Richard C. Jones
Jan 6, 2020
Rev. Richard C. Jones, 86 of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Chapel Pointe Carlisle, surrounded by his family. He was born November 1, 1933 in Pine Grove to the late Paul H. and Catherine (Madenford) Jones. Rev. Jones was a 1951 graduate of Pine Grove High School, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Gettysburg College in 1955...
Patricia A. Shatto
Jan 4, 2020
Patricia A. Shatto, 69, of Shermans Dale, passed away while surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. She was born December 19, 1950 in Harrisburg to the late Victor and Esther (Ford) Paulus. Pat graduated from West Perry High School in the class of 1969. She is survived by her loving husband...