Obituaries
Charles Monroe Myers
Oct 15, 2019
Charles “Chuck” Monroe Myers, age 56, Carlisle, PA, passed away October 15, 2019 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born October 26, 1962 in Carlisle to the late Jesse Leroy and Mary Elizabeth (Sheaffer) Myers Charles attended Carlisle High School, was a Minnesota Vikings fan, liked golfing and loved all kinds of music, especially rock and roll. Surviving are...
Randall "Randy" F. Rakers
Oct 15, 2019
Randall “Randy” F. Rakers, 64 of Carlisle and formerly of New Baden, IL, died peacefully on Tuesday October 15, 2019 in his home. Born on June 5, 1955 in New Baden, IL, the son of Francis “Bud” Rakers, New Baden, IL and the late Mary Jo Smith Rakers and the widow of Betty Lou Stambaugh Rakers Randy retired after 39...
Robert G. "Bob" Robb
Oct 15, 2019
Robert G. “Bob” Robb, 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born June 18, 1943 in Butler to the late Walter Jr. and Mary (Latkey) Robb. Bob’s proudest and greatest achievements in life were his children and his grandchildren. During his retirement years, his car was known as Pup Pups Taxi Services because he loved...
Susan J. "Sue" Crozier
Oct 15, 2019
Susan J. “Sue” Crozier, 85, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home. She was born September 30, 1934 in Landisburg to the late Clark and Mary (Owen) Rice and she was the widow of Lester R. Crozier. Sue enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. She often used her talents to make gifts for her family. Sue...
Charlene Marie Hess
Oct 13, 2019
Charlene Marie (Becker) Hess, age 46, of Carlisle, PA passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1972 in Gettysburg, PA to Barbara (Sutton) Brownewall and the late Jeffery Becker. Charlene was a collector of everything, especially wolf figurines, barbies and beanie babies. She is survived by her husband, Warren E....
Ray Irvin Miller, Iii
Oct 12, 2019
Ray I. Miller, III, 58, of Carlisle passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his sister’s residence. Born on August 11, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ray Miller Jr. and Sylvia (Irwin) Miller. Ray was a 1980 graduate of Carlisle High School. He was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins...
Ora-Jean Perry
Oct 9, 2019
Ora-Jean Perry, age 75, Carlisle, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 22, 1944 in Portville, NY to the late Russell P. and Norma V. (McBryar) Coletti. Ora-Jean was a graduate of Portville Central High School, Portville, NY, she attended Fredonia State College, Fredonia, NY and was a graduate...
Virginia Parlin Masland
Oct 9, 2019
Virginia Parlin Masland, 89, of Millsboro, DE, widow of Charles H. Masland 3rd and daughter of Dr. Wellington and Ora Parlin, passed away on October 9, 2019, survived by her four children: Charles (Chad) H. Masland 4th (wife, Robin Masland), Lewes, DE, Deborah P. Masland (husband, Marc Tremblay) Cumberland, RI, Elizabeth M. Carlton (husband, Matthew Carlton) Duncanville, TX, and Annetta...
William M. Stoops, Jr.
Oct 8, 2019
William M. Stoops, Jr. of Carlisle died peacefully on October 8, 2019, with his wife of more than 61 years holding his hand and recalling happy memories of their life together. He would have turned 87 in just three weeks. In addition to his wife Alberta Kelly Stoops, his family includes stepdaughter Georgene Bivens Thompson; grandsons Erik Thompson (wife Sylvia)...
Richard J. Hamilla
Oct 5, 2019
Richard J. Hamilla, 59, of Carlisle passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. Born on September 9, 1960 in Lewisburg, PA, he was the son of Paul Hamilla, Sr. and the late Antonia (Shumar) Hamilla. Rich was employed by ABF Freight. He was a member of the Sons of Italy in Perryopolis, PA and Teamsters...
Rodney "Darby" E. Throne
Oct 5, 2019
Rodney “Darby” Elwin Throne, 87, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his home. He was born August 11, 1932 in Carlisle to the late Harold and Romaine (Warner) Throne. Rodney loved hunting and fishing and was quite a baseball player in his time. He was a lifelong member of the St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church...
Catherine "Kay" D'Happart
Oct 3, 2019
Catherine “Kay” d’Happart, 80, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. She was born July 17, 1939 in Pittsburgh to the late Carmen and Gail (Havranek) Giordano. Kay loved playing BINGO, baking and decorating cakes, and traveling the country with her husband on their motorcycle and sidecar. She was...
Virginia S. Cameron
Oct 2, 2019
Virginia “Ginny” (Snyder) Cameron, 99, of Newville, formerly a longtime resident of Westport, CT, passed away October 2, 2019 at Green Ridge Village. She was born on August 30, 1920 in East Orange, NJ to the late George O. and Frances Virginia (Rooney) Snyder. Ginny was a 1943 graduate of Hofstra University, where she was a business major, a member...
Ruth F. Garman
Oct 2, 2019
Ruth F. Garman, 96, of Carlisle and formerly of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. She was born April 27, 1923 in Harrington, DE to the late Millard B. and Romayne (Marsh) Fitzgerald. Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was an active member of Grace Baptist Church and loved...
Robert "Bob" Stanley Hench
Oct 1, 2019
Robert S. Hench, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 1, 2019, after a brief illness. He was anxious to be reunited with his beloved wife Pauline after twelve years of separation. “Bob” was born to William Saylor and Lottie Paxton Hench on July 19, 1924, the middle child of a family of nine children. He grew...
Lavonne Leora Black
Oct 1, 2019
LaVonne LeOra Black, 87, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services. Born on June 27, 1932 in Montevideo, MN, she was the daughter of the late Nels and Alma (Johnson) Larson. LaVonne is survived by her daughters, April Black Croft of Tarrytown, NY and Leslie Wynn Black of Harrisburg; son-in-law, Daniel Scott Croft;...
Ivan Blair Walker Jr.
Oct 1, 2019
Ivan Blair Walker Jr., 77, of Carlisle, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his home. He was born November 1, 1941 in Waynesboro, VA to the late Ivan Blair Sr. and Annie Kathryn (Barton) Walker. He lived most of his youth in Jennersville, PA where his father was a pastor. He earned a degree in psychology from...
Aleene L. Butterworth
Sep 30, 2019
Aleene L. Mervine Butterworth, 68, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA died on Monday, September 30, 2019 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born November 19, 1950 in Strongstown, PA to the late Arthur and Marie Hunter Mervine. Aleene had retired as a unit secretary for the Cumberland County Nursing and Rehab Center Carlisle. She...
Joseph "Bob" R. Murray
Sep 30, 2019
Joseph R. "Bob" Murray Jr., 89, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 25, 1930 in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph R. Sr. and Mildred Lorene (Walsh) Murray. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired shift supervisor...
Thomas E. Degling, Dmd
Sep 27, 2019
Thomas Erwin Degling, DMD, 75 years of age of Carlisle died unexpectedly on Friday, September 27, 2019 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 13, 1943 to the late Dr. Erwin G. and Ruth Glenn Degling. He was a graduate of Lewisburg Area High School Class of 1961, The...