Obituaries

Jan 1, 2020

Kyle Michael Gross, 53, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Osteopathic. He was born August 3,1966 in Camp Hill. Kyle enjoyed “junkin”, spending time with his friends, the Pittsburg Steelers and the Philadelphia Phillies. He is survived by his dear friends Kimberly Rohrer and Michael Barrick, along with numerous other friends. A memorial service...

Dec 31, 2019

Shirley K. Stoey, 86, of Boiling Springs, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at UPMC Carlisle, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Carlisle on July 16, 1933 to the late Thomas C. and Helen C. Weaver Kurtz and was the widow of Harold E. Stoey who died on February 16, 1978. Shirley retired from the...

Dec 30, 2019

Linda L. (Shaw) Jacoby, 73, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community. She was born November 1, 1946 at Carlisle Hospital to the late Lynn R. and Fredith (Zeigler) Shaw and was the widow of Ralph L. Jacoby. Linda is survived by her son, Michael L. Mitchell of Newville; her daughter, Carol L....

Dec 30, 2019

Roy E. Kauffman, age 96, of Frostproof, Florida passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. He was born June 25, 1923 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to the late Ephram A. and Jeanetta (Martin) Kauffman. He was a Specialist for Carlisle Navy Depot for 31 years before retiring. He was a veteran in the United States Army Air core serving in The Civil...

Dec 30, 2019

Ronald L. Morrow, 79, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born on August 29, 1940 in Carlisle to the late James M. and Helen (Moose) Morrow and was the widower of Loretta A. (Rupp) Morrow, his wife of sixty years. Ron was formerly employed by Dutrey Shoe, UPS and retired from Carlisle...

Dec 30, 2019

Gary R. Jones, age 77, of Carlisle died suddenly on Monday, December 30, 2019, at his residence. For the past several years, Gary valiantly battled ALS, refusing to allow the disease to take away his spirit or his independence and surpassing all expectations of quality or length of life following the initial diagnosis. Gary was born on June 13, 1942,...

Dec 29, 2019

Dec 29, 2019

Roger E. Neidigh, Sr, 61, of Carlisle passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home. Born on September 10, 1958 in Mechanicsburg, he was the son of the late Eugene “Dean” Neidigh and Mary (Sheriff) Neidigh. Roger was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 1299 and White Circle Club...

Dec 27, 2019

Ray E. Griffie, 84, of Camp Hill, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home. He was born January 15, 1935 in Newville to the late Parker L. and Bertie (Oiler) Griffie. Ray graduated from Newville High School with the class of 1952. He owned and operated Griffie Drywall Inc. for many years before he retired. Ray loved...

Dec 25, 2019

Daniel Vincent Checchia, 94, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Thornwald Home. He was born February 13, 1925 in Philadelphia, to the late Salvatore and Mary (Mancini) Checchia. Dan worked as an electrician throughout his career and was an electrical superintendent when he retired in 1980. He was also an Army Veteran. Dan served with the...

Dec 23, 2019

Gwendolene Alice Heckman, age 98, of Carlisle passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle. She was born March 23, 1921 in Adams County, PA, to the late C. Raymond and Esther (Eppleman) Topper. Gwen graduated from York Springs High School in the class of 1939. She retired from Book-of-the-Month Club, Mechanicsburg and...

Dec 23, 2019

Brenton K. “Brent” Petersen Jr., 77, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle, surrounded by his family. He was born January 1, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Brenton K. Sr. and Eileen (Reddington) Petersen. Brent was an avid history and languages lover and loved to teach. He was fluent in German...

Dec 23, 2019

Robert “Bob” L. Brownawell, 87, of Carlisle passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born on October 8, 1932 in Shermans Dale, he was the son of the late William and Minnie (Sheriff) Brownawell. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a crane operator at Frog and Switch where he retired after 37...

Dec 22, 2019

George H. Jumper, 100 yrs. of age, of Carlisle, PA died on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle, PA. He was born on September 23, 1919 in Boiling Springs, PA to the late Walter H. and Emma Stambaugh Jumper and was the widow of Jean I. Skelly Jumper who passed on July 17, 1995. You may...

Dec 19, 2019

Randy A. “Rat” Hays, 65, of Mt Holly Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle, surrounded by his family. He was born November 23, 1954 in Carlisle. Rat was a retired firefighter from the Empire-Friendship Firefighters Association of the Carlisle Fire Department, was a member of the AmVets, Eagles, Mt Holly and Carlisle VFW’s, the...

Dec 19, 2019

Louise S. Nicholson, age 71, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday December 19, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 8, 1948 in Carlisle, daughter of the late Robert “Smokey” and Helen (Pittman) Stover. Louise was previously employed by Cumberland Valley Savings and Loan, Hill Financial and Meridian Bank before retiring from the Big Spring School District as...

Dec 14, 2019

It is with great Sadness that the family of John E. Riley of Carlisle announce his passing unexpectedly after a brief illness, on Saturday, December 14, 2019 John was born on November 27, 1942 to the loving parents of the late John and Josephine (Bohosky) Riley in Shenandoah, PA. John enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served for...

Dec 12, 2019

William K. “Bill” Groninger, 91 years of age, of Carlisle died on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Chapel Pointe of Carlisle with his loving family by his side. He was born in Mexico, PA on November 26, 1928 to the late Edgar D. and Ella Kauffman Groninger. Bill retired as a Draftsman having worked for several of the local engineering...

Dec 12, 2019

Matthew B. Karper, 45, of Mechanicsburg passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Born on June 20, 1974 in Carlisle, he was the son of Richard Karper and Cheryl Calaman Niswonger. Matt was a graduate of Big Spring High School where he excelled in football and basketball. He was also a graduate of Central Penn College where he played...

Dec 10, 2019

Nancy Lee Thumma, age 85, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday December 10, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born November 14, 1934 in Carlisle, daughter of the late Samuel Diller Fry Sr. and Mary Catherine Mosteller Fry. Nancy was a retired cook and teacher for the Carlisle Early Education Center, a former member of St James Lutheran Church, loved building puzzles,...