Obituaries

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 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

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,...

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...

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

Kenneth J. Martin, 59, of Newville, PA passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 with his loving family at his side. Kenny was born in Windber, PA. Know as Poppy by his grandchildren; Ken was a loving, kind and dedicated father, grandfather, husband, son, brother and friend to many. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...

May 29, 2019

May 28, 2019

Phyllis Evelyn Bailey, age 86, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services-Carlisle. She was born October 2, 1932 in Carlisle, the daughter of the late Jacob B. Tosten and Verna E. Powley Tosten. Phyllis had worked at McCoy Electronics and at C.H. Masland. She attended the Big Spring Heights Church of God in Newville....

May 28, 2019

Chad Edward Layton, 43, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1975 in Chambersburg to John and Donna (Shaw) Sipe of East Waterford. In addition to his parents, Chad is survived by three children, Annie (husband Wyatt) May of Hampton, VA, Gwen Sampson of Mechanicsburg, and Alixander Castiglia of Dillsburg;...

May 27, 2019

Gloria Yvonne Bigler, 84, of Carlisle, PA died May 27, 2019 at home surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family. Born on October 12, 1934 in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late First Sergeant Paul D. and Reba I. Bagrosky. Gloria attended school in Hopewell, VA, Little Rock, AR and graduated from Carlisle High School in...

May 25, 2019

Jane E. Anderson, 85, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. She was born July 17, 1933 in Carlisle to the late Benjamin D. and Elva (Lackey) Kutz and was the widow of Glenn E. Anderson. Jane worked as a cook for the Carlisle Area School District until her retirement in 1994. During her...

May 24, 2019

Doris S. Rutz, 91, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Thornwald Nursing Home. She was born May 6, 1928 in Mechanicsburg to the late J. Paul and Margaret (DeVenney) Shatto and was the widow of Leon F. “Pete” Rutz. Doris was formerly employed by Earl Keller as a tax collector. She was a long time, active...

May 21, 2019

Suzanne M. “Suzi” Levelle, 63, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in her home. She was born March 27, 1956 in Baltimore, MD to Sandra B. (Bowers) Morgan of Catonsville, MD and the late William P. Morgan. During her younger years, Suzi was a majorette in the Catonsville Drum and Bugle Corps. She loved musicals, performing in...

May 19, 2019

Louise M. “Toni” Cooper, 66, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 27, 1953 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late John William and Lorraine Hazel Lose. She married Michael E. Cooper. Louise was a 1970 Graduate of Central Dauphin High School. She enjoyed time spent riding her motorcycle, playing the...

May 17, 2019

Fay E. Paxton-Heishman, 84, of Carlisle, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2019. Born on July 25, 1934 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Verna (Powley) Tosten. Fay was a member of the Great Hope Baptist Church in Carlisle. She loved her church and family and took great pride in spending...