Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Earl E. Paulus, 76, of Laurel, DE, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at home.

Born February 3, 1944 in Carlisle, he was the son of the Mary (Snyder) Paulus and the late Vurl Paulus.

Mr. Paulus was a retired crane operator from the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Steelton Plant.

He was a...

Dec 22, 2020

Grace J. Williams, 98, of Carlisle, PA., peacefully transitioned from earthly to eternal rest, in her sleep on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born on August, 9, 1922, in Norristown, PA., and was the daughter of the late Abraham Luther Edsell, Sr. and Margaret Reid Edsell.  Following the deaths of both...

Dec 19, 2020

FLOYD V. HARDY

Floyd V. Hardy, 81, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 , at

home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 18, 1939 in Columbus, OH, he was the oldest child of the lated Leonard and

Frances (Anderson) Hardy.

Floyd was a U.S....

Dec 7, 2020

Carol Metz McCormick, 73, of Carlisle passed away at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Born January 14, 1947 in Allensville, PA, sh was the daughter of the late Samuel and Irona (Wilson) Metz.

Carol graduated from Kishacoquillas High School in Reedsville, PA in 1964.  She graduated from Shippensburg University with a B.S....

Dec 7, 2020

Loree (Pinky) Isabel Swartz 94 of Carlisle passed away February 5, 2020 at Chapel Point.  Born February 8, 1925 in Newville PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Edward Swartz and Stella Margaret (Moffit) Swartz.

Loree graduated from Newville High School in 1943, and attended Carlisle Commercial College.  She worked at C.H. Masland & Sons...

Dec 7, 2020

Brenda L. Shughart, 58, of Carilsle, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Manor Care, Carlisle.

Born August 26, 1961 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of Joseph L., Jr. and Shirley (Leinaweaver) Shughart of Carlisle.

Brenda attended Boiling Springs High School, Class of 1979. She was a member of Otterbien United Methodist Church,...

Dec 7, 2020

MARY J. HENCH

Mary J. Hench, 89, of Carlisle passed away one Friday, July 17, 2020 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Bron September 28, 1930 in Silver Spring Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Rice) Holloway. She was the widow of Melvin Hench, Sr.

Mrs. Hench was...

Dec 7, 2020

GEORGE H. SHANK, JR.

George Henry Shank, Jr., 93, passed Saturday, June 6, 2020 of natural causes.

Born October 8, 1926 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late George and Elda (Monismith) Shank.

George retired from Kruger Dairy and was the owner of the Village Food Market.  He was a member...

Dec 7, 2020

Josephine Lenola Bailey Freund died peacefully in her Carlisle home on February 8, 2020, at age 90. A lifelong musician, she was a professional organist for almost 70 years, and taught hundreds of students to play the piano and organ. She played organ recitals and directed choirs all over the United States, and in Swaziland and Papua New Guinea. She was...

Dec 5, 2020

NANCY L. GIBB

Nancy L. Gibb, 83 a former 46 year resident of Churchtown,  passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle.

Born November 24, 1937 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Mabel (Nailor) Gibb.

Nancy was a 1956 graduate of...

Nov 24, 2020

FREDERICK C. JESSOP, JR.

FREDERICK C. JESSOP, JR.

Frederick C. Jessop, Jr., 87, of Boiling Springs and formerly of Baltimore, passed away on Nov. 24, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle.

Born January 6, 1933 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frederick C. and Edna (Schmidt) Jessop. He was the widower...

Nov 22, 2020

LINDA J. BAKER

Linda J. Baker, 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle.

Born December 10, 1944 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. And Dorothy (Hinton) Evans.

Linda was a graduate of Carlisle High School and was a member of Shiloh...

Nov 22, 2020

SHIRLEY A. ROHRER

Shirley A. Rohrer, 91, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.

Born February 10, 1929 in Silver Spring Township, she was the daughter of the late Mervin and Rebecca (Armstrong) Souders and was the widow of Leroy R. Rohrer who died October 3,...

Oct 28, 2020

MARK C. SNYDER

Mark C. Snyder, 71, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born April 10, 1949 in Gettysburg, he was the son of Della V. (Baumgardner) Lamer of Littlestown and the late Roy C. Snyder.

Mr. Snyder was a USAF Veteran and was retired from PPG...

Oct 19, 2020

DORIS J. WAGNER

Doris J. Wagner, 78, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday October 19, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle.

Born August 19, 1942 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Albright) Koser.

A member of Hickorytown United Methodist Church, she sang in the choir for many years....

Oct 19, 2020

Roy K. Spangler, age 95, died on Monday, October 19.  Roy was born on June 12,1925 in Boiling Springs, PA to Roy O. Spangler and Daisy A. (Etter)Spangler.  His sister, Marian (Spangler) Gardner and her husband Andrew Gardner both preceded Roy in death.

Roy Spangler graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1944 where he met his...

Oct 18, 2020

JIMMY THORSON

Jimmy Thorson, 35, of Carlisle, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Born October 27, 1984 in Carlisle, he was the son of Vickie (Shank) Davis of Carlisle and the late Thomas Thorson.

Jimmy was a Flex Officer for St. Moritz Security Services.  He was an active member of CCAAHC.  He...

Oct 10, 2020

CODY FORREST BLAKESSLEE

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Cody Forrest Blakesslee, 29, of Newville, unexpectedly gained his angel wings.

Born in Harrisburg on March 20, 1991, he was the son of Dennis and Mona (Blakesslee) Smith of Newville.

Cody was a graduate of Big Spring High School and was most recently employed at...

Sep 14, 2020

Mary Louise Aims (Mary Lou), 68, East Berlin, joined the angels in Richmond, VA following a long battle with heart disease.  Born in Reading, PA (birth family Wolf), daughter of John (dec.) and Mary Bachman, Reading, PA.  Loving husband of 47 years Robert, children Matthew, Allison Wylam (Allen Estep, Jr.), Jeffrey, Grammy to grandchildren Reece, Jacob (Phenyx), Braeden and...

Sep 4, 2020

DAVID B McCARTNEY

David B. McCartney, 65, of Chambersburg, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home.

Born July 26, 1955 in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Dean and Genevieve (Baker) McCartney.

Dave was a retired truck driver, having driven for TTG, North & South and Swift. He...