Obituaries

Cindy  Lee  Myers

Cindy Lee Myers

Jun 30, 2019

Cindy Lee Myers, 78, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Chambersburg Hospital. She was born May 23, 1941 in Carlisle to the late Carl “Bud” and Mildred (Cummings) Bailey. Cindy was a 1959 graduate of Big Spring High School. She was a yard sale fanatic who bought much of her impressive cookie jar and Raggedy Ann...

William E. Maclay

William E. Maclay

Jun 30, 2019

William Earl Maclay, 58, of Boiling Springs, PA passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence. Born on November 26, 1960 in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles E. Maclay, Sr. and Jobyna M. (Stoops) Maclay. William is survived by his sons, William and Shane Maclay of Carlisle; brother, Charles Maclay, Jr. of NY;...

John  I. "Jack"  Bushey

John I. "Jack" Bushey

Jun 30, 2019

John I. “Jack” Bushey, 84, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Thornwald Home. He was born May 25, 1935 in Harrisburg to the late John L. and Mildred (Gallagher) Bushey. Jack completed his undergraduate studies at Bloomsburg University and earned his master’s degree at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a senior professor of Psychology at...

Cynthia L. Porter

Cynthia L. Porter

Jun 29, 2019

Cynthia L. Porter, 79 of Carlisle, PA passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 21, 1939, the daughter of the late Rev. Harry L. Lindsay Jr. and Catharine Lindsay. Cynthia graduated from John Harris High School in Harrisburg and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Shippensburg State College. She taught at Crestview...

Geneva B. Politzer

Geneva B. Politzer

Jun 29, 2019

Geneva Beth Politzer, 67, of Carlisle, died June 29, 2019 in her home from the debilitating disease, Multiple Systems Atrophy. She was born on December 1, 1951 in Northampton, Massachusetts. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents. Dr. Frank Politzer and Judith (Wasser) Politzer, her beloved son, Michael Politzer and her brother, Gary Politzer. She is survived by her...

Jerry W. Ulmer

Jerry W. Ulmer

Jun 29, 2019

Jerry W. Ulmer, 79, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2019 at the Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia. Born on May 31, 1940 in Caruthersville, Missouri, he was the son of the late Clifford and Eloise (Green) Ulmer. Jerry received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Penn State University in Chemical Engineering. He proudly served in the U.S. Army...

Ruth I. Robinson

Ruth I. Robinson

Jun 29, 2019

Ruth Irene (Nailor) Robinson, 91, formerly of Carlisle died on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Carlisle, PA to the late Lester D. and Ella Mae Deitch Nailor and was the widow of Kenneth Lee Robinson who died on Feb. 7, 2007. Ruth was the oldest of 13 children. She is survived by 6 children;...

Joyce A. Meck

Joyce A. Meck

Jun 27, 2019

Joyce A. (Snyder) Meck, 90, of Carlisle, PA died on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Gardens of Camp Hill in East Pennsboro Twp., Camp Hill, PA. She was born on November 4, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Homer Edwin and Viola Mildred Berger Snyder, and grew up in the Herndon, PA, area. She was the widow...

Sean Robert  Stricker

Sean Robert Stricker

Jun 24, 2019

Sean was born January 2, 1969 in Harrisburg, PA. Sean resided for most of his life in Dillsburg and in recent years in Mt. Holly Springs, PA. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Renee Michelle Stricker and his daughter, Peyton Brynleigh Stricker; his mother, Lynda M. Stricker; and brother, Anthony T. Stricker (Heidi); as well as his...

John  W. "Dick" Brownawell

John W. "Dick" Brownawell

Jun 24, 2019

John W. “Dick” Brownawell, 66, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 in his home. He was born December 16, 1952 in Carlisle to the late John Brownawell. Dick worked at Carlisle Tire and Wheel until his retirement. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Deborah L. (Faught) Brownawell of Carlisle; one son, John M....

John H. Buchenauer

John H. Buchenauer

Jun 24, 2019

John H. Buchenauer, 67, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home. Born on December 5, 1951 in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Peter Buchenauer, Sr. and Ethel (Zeiders) Buchenauer. John was a 1971 graduate of Carlisle High School and an Aviation Electrician Mate in the U.S. Navy. He worked as...

Dorothy  A.  O'Hara

Dorothy A. O'Hara

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...

Bernadine  K.  Caldwell

Bernadine K. Caldwell

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...

Susan Jaynne Walker

Susan Jaynne Walker

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...

Anna Augusta Dewalt Mullen

Anna Augusta Dewalt Mullen

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...

Robert Allen Prater

Robert Allen Prater

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...

William (Bill) Larry Heckert

William (Bill) Larry Heckert

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...

David Nelson Hinaman, Jr., Sgm (Ret.)

David Nelson Hinaman, Jr., Sgm (Ret.)

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...

Tina Lynne Toombs

Tina Lynne Toombs

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....

Janet Irene Miller

Janet Irene Miller

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,...