Douglas K. "Doug" Darr, 55, of Newville, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born July 10, 1965 in Carlisle to Carl L. Darr of Carlisle and the late Sondra (Heiser) Darr who passed away in 2015. Doug was a 1983 graduate of Carlisle Area High School. During his service in the US Army, Doug was the Assistant Armorer and an Expert Dragon Gunner for the Bravo 4/9 Manchu Light Fighters. He was formerly employed by PPG Industries, Mt. Holly Springs. Doug enjoyed fishing, listening to classic rock and roll, and reading Stephen King books. In addition to his father, he is survived by two brothers, Scott L. Darr of Perry County and Daniel K. Darr of...

Kathy A. Horner, age 54, of Carlisle, PA died on Sunday, February 28, 2021 in the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital Camp Hill, PA. There will be a walk-through viewing on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 6:30 PM till 8:30 PM in the Bethel Assembly of God Church, 1412 Holly Pike Carlisle, PA. Services will be private and held at the convenience of her family. Social distancing and mask are required by mandate by Gov. Tom Wolf. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Kathy's name may be made to the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory to help the family defray medical costs and funeral expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory 2020 West Trindle...

Carl was born to German immigrant parents, Herman Joseph and Herta Buse Kalberkamp, November 30, 1930. To our family, friends and our father's former colleague's, Carl died peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in the Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA. He grew up in the Pittsburgh, PA area and was graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School and Allegheny College. He completed his M.B.A. at the University of Pittsburgh. He served his entire distinguished career at Mellon Bank, rising to the executive role of Senior Vice President when he retired after 39 years. He was lauded by peers across the banking industry as a man of true integrity, professionalism, and credit policy expertise. He...

Robert E. Noel, Sr., 61, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 22, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. He was born September 7, 1959 in Carlisle to the late James G. Sr. and Minnie M. (Hopple) Noel. Bob was a 1978 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. He enjoyed farming, loved animals, hunting, and anything outdoors. Bob was a member of Orchard Springs Fellowship in Aspers where he served as a board member. For the last 22 years, he was employed by UPS Freight as a forklift operator. Bob's grandchildren meant the world to him. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Annette G. Noel of Carlisle; two sons, Robert E. Noel, Jr. of Mt. Holly Springs and...

Chester W. Schlusser, Jr., 88 of Carlisle, born December 18, 1932 in Shermans Dale, to the late Ethel & Chester Schlusser, Sr. Chester passed away at home on Saturday, February 20, 2021 surrounded by his family. Chet was raised with a strong work ethic and was an industrious and productive presence in the community until dementia robbed him of his ability to work. A graduate of Perry Joint High School, he proudly served his country during the Korean War. Upon returning from the military he started his own construction company Schlusser Enterprises, Inc. He built churches, bridges and many residential properties, including Schlusser Village in Carlisle. He built, owned and operated...

Harold E. Trego, 83, of Newville and formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Swaim Health Center, Newville. He was born August 10, 1937 in Carlisle to the late Clarence and Fern (Miller) Trego. Harold was a member of the Plainfield Church of God. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Pearl M. (Eshenour) Trego of Newville; four daughters, Elaine (husband Woodrow) Stitt of Boiling Springs, Karen Clouser of Carlisle, Patricia (husband Gerald) Butler of Mechanicsburg, and Bonnie (husband Greg) Atkins of Oneonta, AL; a half-brother, Gerald (wife MaryAn) Trego of Carlisle; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents,...

Jem Gray Hockenberry, age 83, of Carlisle, PA passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born January 8, 1938 in Spring Run, PA to the late Kenneth G. and Mary Jane (McAllen) Hockenberry. Jem served from 1956-1963 in the United States Army Reserve. He retired as an Area Foreman from PPL in 1995 after 36 years. Jem was a member of the Middlesex United Methodist Church in Carlisle, member, and past Master of St. John's Lodge No. 260 F&AM and was also a member of Harrisburg Consistory Valley of Harrisburg and the Zembo Shrine of Harrisburg. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 yrs. Shelby J. (Heckendorn) Hockenberry; two sons Brinton (wife Beverly) of...

Jem Gray Hockenberry, 83, of Carlisle, PA, died Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Georgia Jean Roberts Gish passed away quietly at her home in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, February 13, 2021. The daughter and eldest child of Martha Idona Knapp and George Elmore Roberts, Georgia was born in Los Angeles on July 21, 1929. She graduated from high school in Fontana, California, and attended Pasadena City College, where she met the love of her life, George Walter Gish, Jr. They were married on August 11, 1950, and settled in Pasadena. Her husband's career with J. C. Penney Company took the couple to Pomona, Anaheim, and Stockton, California, and eventually, in March 1964, now with a family of three children in tow, to Westfield, New Jersey. This cross-country...

William E. Wilson, Jr., age 94, of Carlisle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13, 2021. He was born in Newport, PA to the late William E. and Mabel (Mortz) Wilson, Sr., and was married to Fay L. (Freeman) Wilson. Bill retired from the US Postal Service in 1988 where he worked as a rural mail carrier. He honorably served his country in the US Navy and served as a Little League Coach and Boy Scout leader where he was awarded the Silver Beaver. Bill also served as a youth leader on mission trips with Word of Life Ministries and was very active in many other church ministries. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He is survived...

Gary L. Myers left the building on February 10, 2021, at the age of 70, to be with his daughter, Dawn (Myers) Jumper. He was a fun-loving man with the ability to say something goofy at the most inappropriate time, making the whole room either laugh or hang their heads in shame. Graduating from Carlisle High School in 1968 and never leaving the Carlisle area, he had friends too many to count. Even though he tried various jobs, he always came back to his artistic talent of sign painting and pin striping, spending most of his life being self-employed. He enjoyed hot rod cars and motorcycle riding. He loved to watch all different sorts of movies, especially comedies. Most recently, he...

Stephanie (Stephy) A. Bailes It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beautiful daughter, Stephy. Stephanie left us to join our Heavenly Father on the morning of February 10th at the young age of 31. She left peacefully under hospice care at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was Born April 13th, 1989 at Carlisle Hospital. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, John Walters and Lindsay Bailes. She leaves behind her parents Brad and Kim Wolf & Don and Janette Bailes; grandmothers Della Walters and Christine Bailes; older sister Jennie Williams and her husband, Chuck Williams; younger brother John Wolf; and her dog,...

Eugene E. "Gene" Quigley, age 89 of Carlisle, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in North Middleton Twp. on August 12, 1931 to the late Arthur W. (Jake) and Hilda A. Boughman Quigley. Gene was the owner of Quigley Mechanical Services in Carlisle. He was a member of the Eagles Aire Lodge 1299, BPOE Elks Lodge 578, and the Family Moose Lodge #761 all of Carlisle. He is survived by a daughter, Bonnie E. Fraker (Dennis), Carlisle, two sons, Ronald E. Quigley (wife Robin) Wallace, South Carolina, John E. Quigley (wife Connie Wiser) Carlisle, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and...

Harry T. "Autie" Julias, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born November 15, 1939 in Baltimore to the late Tosos "Tom" and Anna Mae (Jury) Julias. Harry was a 1958 graduate of Carlisle Area High School. He honorably served his country in the US Air Force. Harry worked most of his adult life at the former AMP Inc. before his eventual retirement. Harry enjoyed going dancing with his wife, working puzzles, playing with his dog Rylee, lifting weights with his son Ryan, and following the Steelers. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was especially fond of the fun times he spent with Michaela and Mackenzie. He is...

Larry S. Epley, age 84 of Carlisle, PA died on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Green Ridge Village Retirement Center, Newville, PA. He was born on May 28, 1936 in Gettysburg, PA to the late Dennis Allen and Pauline M. Strine Epley and was the widower of Janet L. Shuff Epley. Larry was a retired Network Manager from the former United Telephone now Sprint. In his past Larry enjoyed working for his Uncle Chip Maitland with his construction company. He was a member of St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, Carlisle. Larry enjoyed golfing, camping, traveling and was an avid sports enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Janet Maggie (Swartz) Epley, Carlisle, son, David L. Epley, Duncannon,...

Phyllis R. Albright, age 98, wife of the late John M. Albright, passed away February 6, 2021 at the Church of God Home. Born November 28, 1922 in Catharine Township, daughter of the late Charles F. and Bertha C. (Detwiler) Wileman. Phyllis was a member of Toland Mission Church in Gardners. Phyllis is survived by her two sons Lee Albright (wife Delores) of Newville and John Albright of Carlisle; grandsons Shawn Albright of Newville and Brian Albright (wife Nicole) of El Paso, TC; step-grandchildren Jim Reiber (wife Linda) of Carlisle and Diane Gordon and (husband Barry) of Carlisle. Also survived by 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. A...

Phyllis I. (Mountz) Wolfe, age 86, of Carlisle, passed away February 6, 2021 at MS Hershey Medical Center. Born July 1, 1934 in Carlisle, daughter of the late Luther A., Sr. and Amy Bertha (Myers) Mountz. She was widowed by her husband, Paul O. Wolfe, who passed away January 6, 2021. Phyllis worked in the print department at CH Masland and Sons Carpet, attended TMH (Brethren in Christ Church), had a passion for taking care of her lawn and housework. She was also a volunteer at Carlisle Hospital Welcome Center. Phyllis is survived by her brother, Luther A. (Anna Mae) Mountz Jr., Carlisle, nephew and nieces. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, viewing and funeral will be privately held at...

Frank M. Romito Jr., age 68, of Carlisle, passed away February 5, 2021 at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital. Born April 17, 1952 in Carlisle, son of the late Frank M. Sr. and Betty (Baker) Romito. A walk through viewing will be held Monday, February 15, 2021 from 6 to 8pm at the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Rd Carlisle. As mandated by Governor Wolf maximum capacity during gatherings is restricted and you may be asked to wait at the door when you arrive until the numbers allow for your entrance. To read the full obituary or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.HoffmanFH.com

Edmund "Pat" Hamilton Kelly, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on the morning of February 5th, 2021. He passed at the age of 86 after a long illness at Green Ridge Village in Newville, PA. He was born June 30, 1934 in Delaware, Ohio, the youngest son of the late Ruth Curran Kelly and Albert Rice Kelly. After the untimely death of his father, his mother Ruth remarried the late Luther Sheets. Pat grew up in Kilbourne, Ohio on their pastoral family farm set close to the banks of his beloved Alum Creek. Pat graduated from Elm Valley High School, Class of 1952. To satisfy a desire to "sail the seven seas," Pat served a four year tour in the US Navy, stationed mostly in...

Jamie M. Beals, age 44, of Carlisle, PA passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her home in Carlisle with her loving family by her side after fighting a courageous and hope-filled battle with brain cancer. She was born in Carlisle, PA on June 16, 1976 to Thomas A. and Wendy Macdonald Oiler of Carlisle. Jamie was the loving wife of Jason R. Beals and the mother of Emilie G. Beals and Isaac T. Beals. Her testimony was an inspiration to many as she remained anchored in her strong personal faith and was a constant encouragement to others. Private burial will take place at the Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at the Carlisle...

Margaret W. "Peg" Owen, 83, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. She was born August 31, 1937 in Bedford to the late Walter and Helen (Eyler) Wolford and was the widow of John B. "Jack" Owen, Jr. to whom she had been married for 57 years. Peg was a 1956 graduate of Chambersburg High School. She was hired by the Carlisle YMCA in 1968 as their first female employee. Peg was employed by the Carlisle YMCA for 51 years as a lifeguard, swim coach, and fitness instructor before her eventual retirement. She used to say that she loved what she did so she never looked at it as work because it was like getting...