Rosella M. Jumper
Dec 24, 2025
Rosella Mae (Smith) Jumper, 91, a resident of the Thornwald Home in Carlisle and formerly of Gardners, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1934, in Gardners, to the late Lloyd and Evelyn Smith. She was the widow of Robert M. Jumper, Sr. who she married on February...
Anna May Schoffstall
Dec 24, 2025
Anna May Schoffstall, 87, of Gardners, PA, went home to her lord and savior on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in the Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehab. She was born on December 13, 1938, in Huntington Twp., Adams County, to the late Francis William and Annie Catherine (Bream) Wilkinson and was the widow of Raymond Schoffstall.
Anna was a loving wife, mother,...
Michael Lee McElfresh
Dec 24, 2025
Michael Lee McElfresh, 71, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in his home. He was born March 2, 1954, in Pasadena, California to the late Bill and Lorene (Craig) McElfresh.
Michael worked as a truck driver, most recently for Sheetz/CLI Transport. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. Michael enjoyed racing motorcycles, cycling, and was an...
Jeffrey A. Wagner
Dec 24, 2025
Jeffrey A. Wagner, 66, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born September 9, 1959, in Carlisle to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Bricker) Wagner.
Jeffrey worked for Dentsply as a machinist for 35 years until retirement. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, hanging out with family, and especially spending time...
Martha S. Fulton
Dec 17, 2025
Martha S. Fulton, 88, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on December 17, 2025, in the Cumberland Crossings Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born December 5, 1938, in Carlisle to the late Everett and Georgia (Spade) Sillers. She was the widow of James R. Fulton who passed away in August of 2024.
Martha retired from Carlisle Tire and Wheel after 32...
Carole Jean Wagner
Dec 16, 2025
Carole Jean Wagner, 85, of Middle River, MD, died peacefully Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, to the late John Young and Virginia Irene (Thomas) Steedman.
Carole grew up on 33rd Street in Baltimore and was a graduate of the female Eastern High School in the shadow of Memorial Stadium.
Carole enjoyed fashion, loved...
Lillian Francis Truesdale
Dec 14, 2025
Lillian, was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, mentor, and friend. She passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. A lifelong Christian with an unwavering faith and dedication to reading and learning the bible. Born in Pennsylvania, on June 14, 1945, Lillian grew up with an insatiable curiosity, and a deep love for reading, music, gardening and above all her...
Robert E. Axmacher
Dec 11, 2025
Robert "Bob" Eugene Axmacher, 95, a long-time resident of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Violet Axmacher, Bob was a man of service and dedication. He served four years in the U.S. Navy in Naval Communications, stationed in Florida...
Dayn A. Hawbaker
Dec 9, 2025
Dayn Alan Hawbaker, 69, of Newville, PA, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 9, 2025.
He was born February 18, 1956, in Carlisle to John (Jack) and Edna (Leib) Hawbaker. He frequently shared stories about his childhood growing up in Carlisle across from the fairgrounds and then Mount Holly Springs, where he moved...
Mervin L. Kuhn
Dec 6, 2025
Mervin L. Kuhn, Sr., 80, of Newville, PA, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the Letort Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born May 20, 1945, in Carlisle, PA, to the late Mervin and Laura M. (Kuhn) Bolen.
Mervin was a self-employed painter and went on to work for Valk Industries, part time, during his retirement. He was an avid...
Curtis S. Garland
Dec 5, 2025
Curtis S. Garland, 24, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, in his home. He was born on January 1, 2001, in Carlisle to Jonathan (Tavia) and Stephanie (Bell) Garland.
Curtis worked for UPS as a laborer. In his spare time, he loved playing video games, hunting and hanging out with friends. He was known to give the...
Nancy Ann Burdulis
Nov 28, 2025
Nancy Ann Burdulis, 78, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Kay and Bill Gustafson, and her beloved husband, Mike Burdulis.
Born on May 14, 1947, in St. Mary’s Pennsylvania, Nancy lived a life filled with family. She loved to cruise and delighted in...
Esther M. Smyers
Nov 28, 2025
Esther M. Smyers, 97, formerly of Idaville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, in the Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg. She was born on October 10, 1928, in Carlisle to the late Chester and Ruth (Cline) McKinney and was the widow of Rodney Smyers who passed away in 2021.
Esther worked at and retired from McCoy Electronics in Mt. Holly...
Gregory C. Hough
Nov 27, 2025
Gregory C. Hough, 79, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in his home. He was born November 27, 1946, in Carlise to the late Charles and Nancy (Foreman) Shaffer.
Surviving Gregory is his loving wife, Artra (Kerns) Hough of Mechanicsburg; son, James Hough of Mechanicsburg; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; and sisters, Lisa (Jim) Hayes and...
Karla (Kauffman) Bear
Nov 25, 2025
Karla (Kauffman) Bear, 78, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on November 25, 2025, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born April 23, 1947, in Harrisburg to the late Lincoln E. and Roxanne R. (Henry) Kauffman and was the widow of Robert David Bear, who passed away in July of this...
Donald Moyer II
Nov 22, 2025
Donald Moyer II, 49, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on November 22, 2025, in his home. He was born April 27, 1976, in Mt. Holly Springs, to Ellen Boise and Donald Moyer.
Donald was a Boiling Springs High School graduate class of 1994. He obtained an associate’s degree from HACC and worked for Land O’Lakes-Purina Mills. He loved to travel, especially...
Dale Frue Stitzel
Nov 22, 2025
Dale Frue Stitzel, 98, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, He was born on January 23, 1927, at home on a small farm in Blain to the late Grover C. and Flora E. (Hess) Stitzel, the fourth of 6 children born.
Dale worked for C.H. Maslands as a carpet weaver for over 10 plus years, M &...
Dawn Lynn Parker
Nov 21, 2025
Dawn Lynn Parker, 57, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born November 9, 1968, in Pittsburgh, PA, to William Parker and the late Judith (Tackett) Parker.
Dawn earned many degrees in her life including her associate’s degree in criminal justice at HACC, Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of New York, and master’s...
Carolyn Virginia Snyder Beam
Nov 18, 2025
Carolyn Virginia Snyder Beam, 88, of Carlisle, PA, was welcomed into the presence of God on November 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 1, 1937, in Mt. Holly Springs, she was the daughter of the late Carl E. and Betty Fair Snyder. She was also the devoted wife of the late Lavern Beam, with...
Shirley J. Swigart
Nov 17, 2025
Shirley J. (Yoder) Swigart, 89, of Carlisle, PA, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at her home surrounded by her children. She was born April 12, 1936, in Lewistown, PA, to the late Guy and Alice (Espigh) Yoder and was the widow of Donald W. Swigart who passed away in June of 2015.
Shirley was a graduate of Bratton...
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