Richard "Mike" Himes
May 19, 2022
Richard “Mike” Himes went home to be with the Lord, our savior, on May 19th, 2022.At Northern High School, he was well known for his wrestling skills. Through the years he was the drummer for many local bands. Drumming was his passion, and he gave it his all, right to the end. He loved camping, even if just in the...
George L. Hoffman
May 16, 2022
George L. Hoffman Jr., 83, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, in the UPMC Carlisle. He was born August 29, 1938, in Carlisle to the late George L. and Esther (Grimes) Hoffman Sr.
George retired as the president of PR Hoffman Materials Processing in 1991 and was an avid reader and loved to golf. He was...
Mary Ann Williams
May 12, 2022
Mary Ann (Failor) Williams, 85, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her home. She was born in Mechanicsburg on October 17, 1936, to the late Dale and Catharine (Brenneman) Failor and was the widow of Robert Williams who passed away November 2020.
She is survived by her son Jeffrey (Heidi) Williams, grandchildren, Shawn (Kimbarley), Max...
Ray E. Mell
May 11, 2022
Ray E. Mell, 88, of Newville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in the Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 25, 1934, in Newville, to the late Russell and Helen (Piper) Mell and was the widower of Juanita F. (Mullins) Mell, who passed away November 12, 2020.
Ray will be remembered for his sense of...
Paul W. Baker
May 10, 2022
Paul W. Baker, 75, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2022, in his home. He was born on February 5, 1947, in Mt Holly Springs, to the late Samuel Sr. and Mary (Clepper) Baker.
Paul worked for Ettinger’s Carpet in Carlisle, Dauphin Distribution in Mechanicsburg and finally retired in 2004 after 20 years from Exel/DHL...
Eleanor (Ellie) Robie Cavanaugh
May 9, 2022
Eleanor (Ellie) Robie Cavanaugh, 95, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. Ellie, a resident of Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle, PA and a former resident of Haddon Heights, NJ, will be remembered for her strong love of family, her many accomplishments, her unique sense of humor and so many funny ‘Ellie stories’.
Our dear matriarch (Ellie,...
Ivan R. Bretzman
May 8, 2022
Ivan R. Bretzman, 82, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, in the UPMC Carlisle. He was born May 31, 1939, in Bendersville, PA, to the late Charles W. and Hazel M. (Deitrich) Bretzman.
Ivan was a graduate of Biglerville High School, class of 1957. Ivan quickly became a man of all trades. He was...
Charles John Ilaria III
May 3, 2022
Charles John Ilaria III, 53, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 19, 1968, in Carlisle to Charles Ilaria Jr. and the late Donna Jean Hoover.
He worked for Homesale Real Estate Services and was a United States Army Veteran. Charles was an outdoorsman and loved fishing and hunting. He was a man of many trades and was loved by...
Benjamin W. Boyles
Apr 30, 2022
We are saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and son, Benjamin W. Boyles, 44, of Boiling Springs, PA, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born January 13, 1978, in Harrisburg to Vickie (Monismith) Boyles and the late Leonard Boyles. Ben married his soulmate and best friend, Melissa (Mann) Boyles, on October 10, 2009, in Gardners, PA....
James (Jim) L. Gitt
Apr 26, 2022
James (Jim) L. Gitt, 78, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 17, 1943, in Mt. Holly Springs, to the late John C. and Mary (Bigham) Gitt and was the widower of Brenda (Swarner) Gitt.
Jim was a Boiling Springs High School graduate, class of 1961, and retired from AMP...
E. Harry Schuettler Jr.
Apr 24, 2022
E. Harry Schuettler Jr., 96, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, in the UPMC Carlisle. He was born March 23, 1926, in Atlantic City, NJ, to the late E. Harry and Jean M. (Cassidy) Schuettler Sr and was the widower of wife, Gloria (Thayer) Schuettler.
Harry was a manager for Woolworths and self-employed/owner operator...
James Larry Morrow
Apr 21, 2022
James Larry Morrow, 74, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born May 20, 1947, in Harrisburg, to the late Bert and Betty (Baltosser) Morrow.
James was a lowboy/dump truck driver and was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam war. He was a fierce competitor...
Joel David Peffer
Apr 20, 2022
Joel David Peffer, 42, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in the Hershey Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1979, in Harrisburg, to Elaine (Zuck)Chaney (John) of Saltillo, TN, and the late Scott J. Peffer.
Joel worked for Dillsburg Septic and Excavation, where he had numerous responsibilities. He loved anything with motors, especially motorcycles and...
John Bradford Adcock
Apr 14, 2022
John Bradford Adcock, 73, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in the UPMC Carlisle. He was born August 24, 1948, in Manchester, CT to the late George and Evelyn (Kellum) Adcock.
Brad retired from Sprint, where he was a Public Relations Manager and was a United States Army National Guard Veteran. He was a member of...
Betty "Pat" P. Shearer
Apr 14, 2022
Betty “Pat” P. Shearer, 96, of Dover, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in the Providence Place of Dover. She was born April 3, 1926, in Sykesville, PA, to the late Lincoln and Christine (Shaffer) Long and was the widow of Paul E Shearer who passed November 8, 2020.
Pat was an Elementary School teacher and a Librarian...
Jeffrey L. Bixler
Apr 10, 2022
Jeffrey L. Bixler, 58, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2022, at his home. He was born on November 11, 1963, in Carlisle, PA, to Joyce (Murphy) and the late Harold Bixler.
Jeff was a 1982 graduate of Carlisle High School and was a member of Barnitz United Methodist Church, Carlisle, and a lifelong farmer in Cumberland...
Judith Faye Parker
Apr 9, 2022
Judith Faye Parker, 77, of Boiling Springs, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at her residence. She was born April 26, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late James and Hilda (Thielmann) Tackett.
Judith was very devoted to God and a devoted member of several churches in her lifetime including being a member of the St. John Evangelical...
Robert "Bob" Leroy Ryan Sr.
Apr 2, 2022
Robert “Bob” Leroy Ryan Sr., 71, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 20, 1950, to the late Jean (Yengst) Gallo and Charles “Bud” Ryan of Carlisle.
Bob was a lifetime NY Yankees and Washington Redskin fan and loved watching NASCAR. He worked construction most of...
Elizabeth K. Witmer
Mar 29, 2022
Elizabeth K. (Frazer) Witmer, 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the UPMC Carlisle ICU. She was born October 1, 1946, in NJ to the late John and Mary E. (Kutz) Frazer.
Liz was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School, class of 1965, graduating with high honors. She retired from the Book of the...
Martha "Marti" L. Ebersole
Mar 25, 2022
Martha “Marti” L. Ebersole, 69, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away after a brave fight with cancer on Friday, March 25, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 2, 1953, in Carlisle, PA, to the late George Albert and Elsie (Putt) Price.
Marti was a 1971 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School after which she moved to Elizabethtown, Pa. She...
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