Obituaries

Jun 23, 2019

Dorothy A. O’Hara, 95, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home. She was born September 9, 1923 in Carlisle to the late John and Anna (Eisley) Mentzer and was the widow of George A. O’Hara. Dorothy was a longtime member of the former Brethren In Christ Church, Carlisle where she sang in...

Jun 22, 2019

Bernadine K. Caldwell, 98, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home. She was born March 23, 1921 in Weissport, Carbon County, PA to the late James E. “Ted” and Louella (Smoyer) Kunkle and was the widow of John E. “Jack” Caldwell. After graduating from high school and attending the Allentown Business...

Jun 19, 2019

Susan Jaynne Walker, 66 of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born December 12, 1952 in Lebanon, PA the daughter of the late James Groy and Ethel Long Groy. She married Harold Lee Walker. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1999. Susan...

Jun 18, 2019

Anna Augusta Dewalt Mullen, 87, of Carlisle died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle with her loving son and daughter by her side. She was born on January 30, 1932 in Carlisle to the late William A. and Velva M. (Henry) Dewalt and was the widow of Jack F. Mullen who died in October 2013. Anna retired...

Jun 18, 2019

Robert Allen Prater, 78 of Mechanicsburg, PA, and formerly of Summersville, W.V. died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Gettysburg Care Center, Gettysburg, PA. He was born on January 31, 1941 in Fayette County, W.V. to the late Morgan and Irene Hawkins Prater and was the widower of Judith Cummings Prater. Robert retired as a machinist from the Standard...

Jun 16, 2019

William (Bill) Heckert, 68, passed from this life into the eternal arms of his Savior on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at his residence with his family by his side. He was a wonderful, loving husband--deeply respected and loved by his family and friends. Bill was born January 5, 1951, in Harrisburg, PA. He was the son of the late Adam...

Jun 15, 2019

David Nelson Hinaman, Jr., 71, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Born on November 23, 1947 in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of David and Alice Hinaman, Sr. David was a graduate of Williamsport Area Community College and Penn State University. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22...

Jun 13, 2019

Tina Lynne Toombs, 54, of Landisburg, PA passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital. Born on March 15, 1965 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Norman Weigle and Charlotte Myers. Tina enjoyed life to the fullest. She was an excellent caretaker, offering her assistance and support to anyone in need....

Jun 12, 2019

William H. “Peep” McClure, 95, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in his home. He was born March 12, 1924 in Burnham, PA to the late Alva and Margaret (Shunkwiler) McClure. After graduation from Lewistown HS in 1941, he enlisted in the US Navy and completed flight training school at Notre Dame and in Pensacola, FL. He...

Jun 12, 2019

Janet Irene Miller, 77, of Newville, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Green Ridge Village. Born on April 11, 1942 in Shippensburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Pearl (Lose) Foltz. Janet was a late-night avid movie lover who passed on her passion to her oldest grandson. She was well known for her handmade crafts,...

Jun 10, 2019

John F. “Jack” Schorsch, 87, of Carlisle and formerly of Maple Shade, NJ, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. He was born June 10, 1932 in Philadelphia to the late James and Leah Schorsch. Jack’s loyalty and love for his family and the Lord were unmatched. He dedicated his life to service and selflessness. Jack...

Jun 6, 2019

Theresa M. Strzalkowska, 88, of Boiling Springs, PA passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1930 in Whites Crossing, PA the youngest daughter of the late Michael Jackovitz and Maryanna Novobilski Jackovitz. Theresa worked as a Secretary for the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. She married Z. Karol Strzalkowski and became...

Jun 4, 2019

Bruce L. Adams, 75, of Carlisle died on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1943 in Mainsville,(Shippensburg) PA to the late Lester W. and Kathleen Kriner Adams and was the widower of Laurie B. Foose Adams who passed on August 19, 2017. Bruce had worked and retired from the Kinney Shoe...

Jun 3, 2019

Rosemary J. (Marsicano) Swartz 77, of Carlisle and Mechanicsburg, PA died on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle Hospital. Rosemary was the former operator of the Swartz Family Day Care in Mechanicsburg. She was the wife of Clyde M. Swartz of Mechanicsburg, and is also survived by a daughter, Sherry Lynn Simonic and her husband Joseph and...

Jun 3, 2019

Anthony Joseph “AJ” Mills, 31, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home. Born on February 20, 1988 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Melody Mills. AJ was employed at KMF Fabricators in Luzerne, PA. He was quite the philosopher and enjoyed documentaries. He was best known as a “jokester” and could always...

Jun 1, 2019

Janet L. Avallone, 71, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the UPMC-West Shore Hospital. She was born February 12, 1948 in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of the late William Milligan Sr. and Evelyn Braddock Milligan. On September 14, 1968, she married Joseph Avallone; he preceded her in death on April 5, 2007. For over 15...

Jun 1, 2019

Ethel S. Boyd, 97, of Center Valley, PA passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Sacred Heart Senior Living. Born on July 27, 1921 in Palmyra, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Edna (Teahl) Steckman. Ethel was a caring and giving woman with a kind and gentle heart. She was a hard worker, avid reader,...

May 30, 2019

Major Chester B. “Chet” Bielucki, retired, (born August 4, 1922), passed over May 30, 2019. He joins his wife of over 70 years, Catherine B. “Kay” (Golis) Bielucki (born December 22, 1924), who passed over January 4, 2018. They join their youngest son, Patrick James Bielucki, (1952 – 1993). They are survived by sons Leon Bielucki (Claudia), Alan C. Bielucki...

May 30, 2019

Michael Glenn “Mitch” Rura, 64, of Gettysburg, Pa., and formerly of Shirley, N.Y., died suddenly on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Born in Washington, D. C., he attended Calvert School before his family relocated to Gettysburg where he graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1973. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Mike’s life tour...

May 29, 2019