Obituaries

Ronald P. Evelhoch

Ronald P. Evelhoch

Dec 31, 2025

Ronald Paul Evelhoch of Lewistown, PA passed away December 31, 2025.

Born July 24, 1939, in Carlisle, PA, he was a son of the late Paul and Edna Evelhoch.

Ron graduated from Carlisle High School in 1957 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. He was a standout football player in high school and excelled in baseball, representing Newville, PA...

Lawrence A. Snellen

Lawrence A. Snellen

Dec 26, 2025

Lawrence Snellen, 94, passed away peacefully on December 26,2025 in Carlisle, PA. He was born to the late Myron and Blanche Snellen (Mckinney) in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Lawrence worked in the grocery industry in Missouri for all his adult life, except for his time in the Navy. He served in the Atlantic Fleet during the Korean War. He was a store...

Ray L. Jacoby

Ray L. Jacoby

Dec 17, 2025

RAY L. JACOBY

Ray L. Jacoby, 85, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2025. He was born to the late Lester and Minnie Jacoby (Nee Bistline).

Ray was employed as a carpenter for more than 40 years. He then worked for several years as a Maintenance Manager at the Embers Convention Center. Ray enjoyed working with tools, and...

Roy A. Peffer

Roy A. Peffer

Dec 15, 2025

Roy A. Peffer

Roy Alvin Peffer passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Roy was a devoted father, grandfather, and educator whose life reflected a deep commitment to learning, service, and community. He spent his career in education as a teacher, coach, and administrator, leading with fairness and dedication, discipline, and care for those around...

William E. Armold, Jr.

William E. Armold, Jr.

Dec 15, 2025

WILLIAM E. ARMOLD, JR.

William E. Armold, Jr., 65, of Carlisle, passed away on December 15, 2025 at home.

Born December 5, 1960 in Carlisle, he was the son of William E. Armold, Sr. and the late Lenore (Lewis) Armold.

Bill loved hunting and NASCAR. He had an extensive collection of NASCAR memorabilia.

He was employed at Allen Distribution as a forklift operator.

Surviving in...

Tammy L. Bishop

Tammy L. Bishop

Dec 3, 2025

TAMMY L. BISHOP

Tammy L. Bishop, 66, of Carlisle, passed away on December 13, 2025 at home.

Born May 15, 1959 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Leroy F. And Beverly (Goruch) Bishop.

Tammy was a 1979 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. She enjoyed crocheting, home made greeting cards and other crafts.

She retired in 2024 having worked at Walmart...

Clifford Sekel

Clifford Sekel

Nov 19, 2025

CLIFFORD SEKEL

Clifford Sekel, 38, of Carlisle passed away on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 at Carolyn’s House, Harrisburg.

Born July 23, 1987 in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Carl F. Sekel and Lora (Hinch) Plymire, both of whom survive.

Clifford was a Cyber Security Engineer employed by G Cyber.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, John Plymire.

In addition to his...

Alberta J. Bender

Alberta J. Bender

Oct 18, 2025

ALBERTA J. BENDER

Alberta J. "Al" Bender, 85, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 after an illness of several years.

Born December 15, 1939 in Forbes, CO, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Betty (Clemenson) Johnson.

After graduating high school, she attended the Airline Stewardess School in Omaha, NE. She was then employed for a number of years...

James W. Ingold

James W. Ingold

Oct 7, 2025

JAMES W. INGOLD

James W. Ingold, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born February 23, 1948 in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late James G. And Ella H. (Goon) Ingold.

James grew up in Cannonsburg and graduated from Cannon-McMillen High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He was...

Michael H. Hershock

Michael H. Hershock

Sep 8, 2025

Michael Howard Hershock, aged 80, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025.

Born March 6, 1945, he was the son of Howard and Anna (née Hall) of Lancaster, PA. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Michael served as a Second Lieutenant in the Transportation Corps of 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. He graduated from Penn...

Harry K. Fry

Harry K. Fry

Aug 30, 2025

HARRY K. FRY

Harry K. Fry, 94, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle.

Born July 31, 1931 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Harry W. And Orpha M. (Lebo) Fry.

Mr. Fry retired from the former AMP, Inc., where he worked as a Lab Technician. He was a member of Barnitz United Methodist Church...

Patrick L. Murphy

Patrick L. Murphy

Aug 11, 2025

PATRICK L. MURPHY

Patrick L.”Pat” Murphy, 101, of Boiling Springs, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025 at UPMC Carlisle Hospital.

Born November 28, 1923 in Boiling Springs, he was the son of the late Tolbert and Ida (Smith) Murphy. He was the widow of Genevieve (Miller) Murphy who died in 2009.

Immediately after graduating from Boiling Springs High School in 1943, Pat...

Ronald Mumbauer, III

Ronald Mumbauer, III

Jul 31, 2025

RONALD MUMBAUER, III

Ronald Mumbauer, III, 23, of Newville, passed away on July 31, 2025 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.

Born February 22, 2002 in Allentown, he was the son of Ronald Mumbauer, Jr. and Samantha Rivard.

Ronnie attended Big Spring High School and was employed by Veyer, LLC.

He loved riding dirt bikes, fishing, mountain rides and being outdoors. Ronnie was the...

Ralph Clay

Ralph Clay

Jul 19, 2025

RALPH CLAY

Ralph Clay, 91, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Bridges of Bent Creek where he had been a resident for several years.

Born August 12, 1933 in Hazard, KY, he was the son of the late Daley and Lula (Watts) Clay.

He was the widower of Josephine L (Lichty) Clay, who passed on October 14, 2024.

He was...

Gerald Eltringham

Gerald Eltringham

Jul 17, 2025



Gerald Eltringham, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle, PA. He is survived by his loving children, Gerald Lee Eltringham and wife Shara of New Cumberland, David Andrew Eltringham and wife Jennifer of Boiling Springs, and Susan Marie Williams and husband James of Mechanicsburg.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, who were one...

Karen R. Carroll

Karen R. Carroll

Jul 1, 2025

KAREN R. CARROLL

Karen R. Carroll,74, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at UPMC Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.

Born August 27,1950 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jean (Carney) Kramer.

Karen retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Public Welfare, where she finished her career as an Administrative Law Judge. During retirement, she worked the...

Caroline Hoffman

Caroline Hoffman

Jun 30, 2025

Caroline (Red) Hoffman passed away at her home in Loysville on June 30, 2025; she was 48. Caroline was born in Carlisle on November 24, 1976. She graduated from Big Spring High School in 1996 and served in the health care industry at Penn State Hershey. She is survived by her daughter, Taylor Shearer; her parents, Stanley Metzger and Kim...

Carl Chapman

Carl Chapman

Jun 29, 2025

CARL CHAPMAN

Carl Chapman, 81, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Born July 21, 1943 in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Roy L and Velma R (Dalton) Chapman.

Carl was retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Insurance Department, where he worked as an I T Technician.

He was an amazing cook, loved fishing and...

Roger L. Jumper

Roger L. Jumper

Jun 29, 2025

ROGER L. JUMPER

Roger L. Jumper, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Green Ridge Village, Newville.

Born July 5, 1943 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Roger and Betty (Skelly) Jumper.

He entered into rest with his beloved wife Carol (Lehman) Jumper, who passed away March 12, 2024.

Roger was a retired electrician having owned Jumper’s...

Thelma (Vera) Evelhoch

Thelma (Vera) Evelhoch

Jun 28, 2025

THELMA EVELHOCH

Thelma LaVera (Vera) Evelhoch, 84, of Lewistown, June 28, 2025.

Born December 22, 1940 in Wilmington, DE, she was a daughter of the late Robert S. And Thelma (Williams) McCall. She was a stepdaughter of the late Christine Crum McCall.

Vera was a 1958 graduate of Carlisle High School. She married Ronald P. Evelhoch in 1962 and dedicated the following two...