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Merily (Molly) June Rose, 93, passed away on April 18, 2025 at Church of God Nursing Home, Carlisle, PA. She was the wife of the late Carol V. Rose. Born in Carlisle, PA on June 6, 1931, she spent most of her life in Gardners, PA raising her family and helping her husband on their fruit farmette. She was the daughter of the late Guy Sr. and Tressie Mullen (Kuhn). Molly graduated from Boiling Springs High School, was married at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Gardners, PA and a member for years, and, in recent years a member of the Gettysburg Foursquare Church, Gettysburg, PA. A much beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Molly loved being surrounded by her family and friends, flower gardening,...

Peggy J. Shenberger, 91, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on April 16, 2025, in the Chapel Pointe at Carlisle. She was born September 28, 1933, in Meadowview, VA, to the late James Johnson and Pollie C. (Wagner) Himes, and Paul E. Himes and was the widow of Ivan E. Shenberger who passed away in January of 2004. Peggy worked in food service for the Mechanicsburg School District. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg. Surviving are her siblings, Doris Junkins (Fred) of Mechanicsburg, Howard Himes (Martha) of Harrisburg, Harold Himes (Linda) of Mechanicsburg; niece and nephews, Angela Vidic (Dan), Carrie Singer, Elaine Davis, Madalyn Drew, Scott Junkins (Elyse),...

Ray L. Deitch, 85, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on April 15, 2025, in the Church of God Nursing Home. He was born January 30, 1940, in Mechanicsburg to the late Luther R. and Theda J. (McCord) Deitch. Ray worked for Carlisle School District then later retired from Dickinson College where he worked in maintenance. He was a former square dancer and past member of Friendship Fire Co in Carlisle. According to Ray, his most cherished memories were of his view master collection, his photo collection, and his memories of smoke hole West Virginia and most important to Ray was time with his family. Ray was a loving and devoted brother to his siblings, Frank J. Deitch (Mary) of CA, Sam E. Deitch...

Gary Lee Penner, 72, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on his birthday, March 26, 2025, in his home with his loving family by his side. He was born March 26, 1953, in Carlisle to the late Claire Lee and Esther Mae (Keck) Penner. Gary was a Carlisle High School graduate class of 1972 and then worked as a truck driver and retired from O Malleyundefineds Pallet Factory in Adams County. He had a strong love for animals, especially his cat, Tabby and was a huge Vikings Football Fan. In his spare time, Gary enjoyed taking long bike rides and watching Barrett-Jackson Auto Auctioneers. Gary was an avid poker player and loved playing with his longtime friends. Surviving is his brother, Denny Penner of...

Ok Ye undefinedAnnaundefined Mitzel, 75, of Gardners, PA, passed away on March 21, 2025, in her home. She was born January 10, 1950, in South Korea. Anna was the owner and operator of undefinedOk Ye Custom Canvasundefined and a member of the Womenundefineds Korean Association. Anna was full of life and enjoyed flowers and vegetable gardening. She loved taking rides on her and Timundefineds boat. Anyone that knew Anna knew she loved their boxer dogs, especially Ginger and Tutu. Anna loved to cook and entertain with friends and family. Surviving is her loving husband of 52 years, Timothy Mitzel of Gardners; her neighbors, Sally McClintok and Barry Failor; and many friends. Funeral Services will be held...

Craig A. Bradford, 69, of Dillsburg, PA, passed away after a brief illness on March 11, 2025, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born March 14, 1955, in Bellefonte, PA, to the late Philip Carl and Shirley Louise (Williams) Bradford. Throughout his career, Craig was a Consultant/Project Manager for different companies. He oversaw the installation of software products in healthcare settings. In addition, he served as Director of Patient Accounts in two different hospitals. He earned his B.S. in Health Planning and Administration and a M.B.A in Finance. Both degrees were from Penn State University. He obtained his certification as a Patient Account Manager (CPAM), Certified Revenue Cycle...

Thelma undefinedLouundefined L. Erickson, 99, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the Church of God Nursing Home. She was born on January 31, 1926, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Harry F. and Agnes (Miller) Pardoe. Thelma was a Carlisle High School graduate, class of 1943 and then attended the practical school of nursing at Carlisle Hospital. She worked as a nurse for a short time before her 37-year tenure with Reeves-Hoffman. Thelma ended her career with the Cumberland County courthouse, where she worked as a jury staff. She was a member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church. Surviving is her son, David B. Lebo and wife, Linda of Carlisle; grandchildren, Jeff Lebo...

Joseph T. Dennison, 66, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on February 10, 2025, at Brookdale Grandon Farm's Memory Care Facility in Mechanicsburg, PA. He was born February 14, 1958, in Austin, Texas, to the late Ret. Col. Richard Francis and Horacia Jewell (Temple) Dennison. Joseph was raised in a military family, with his father serving as a career Army officer. Throughout his father's service, Joseph lived with his mother, father, brother and grandmother, Clementine (Keeling) Temple, moving frequently as his father held several key assignments, including time spent in Germany during the early 1960s at Army Headquarters in Heidelberg and later with his father as the commander of an Army post in...

Joan (Jo-Ann) Elizabeth Lewis, 94, of Boiling Springs, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 5th at Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehab, joining her husband, Bob, who passed away exactly 10 years ago on February 5th. She was born October 15, 1930, in Carlisle, PA to the late Arthur and Anna Brehm Hollenbaugh. Joan grew up in Carlisle until her family moved to Florida due to her fatherundefineds health. The family returned to PA two years later, making Camp Hill their home. Joan worked at Pomeroyundefineds, Harrisburg Y, West Shore Country Club, Woolworth and joined her mother in the antique business in the 80undefineds, still maintaining a booth at Northgate Antiques at the time of her...

Max V. Weary, 86, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on February 2, 2025, in the UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born February 14, 1938, in Mt. Holly Springs to the late Russell and Reba (McLaughlin) Weary. Max was a United States Air Force Veteran. In his spare time, he enjoyed going to Kecks Store, hunting, fishing, and was an avid customer at the Hamilton Restaurant, where he would go to breakfast with the guys and Johns Hideaway Restaurant. He attended many block shoots at the Mt. Holly Fish and Game and Adams County Fish and Game. Max was a member of Mt. Zion Crossroads Church in Carlisle, American Legion Post 674 in Mt. Holly Springs. Surviving is his loving wife, Nancy J. (Hein)...

Dolores E. Fortney, 101, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born August 9, 1923, in Carlisle to the late John Edward and Frances undefinedFannieundefined Marie (Hoke) Fortney. Dolores was a lifelong and faithful member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carlisle. She was a graduate of Carlisle High School, class of 1941, Carlisle Hospital Auxiliary, volunteer of Carlisle Hospital, Meals on Wheels and a former member of Meals on Wheels board. She retired from Carlisle Tire and Wheel company. Dolores is survived by several cousins. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM in the St. Patrick Shrine Church, 152 E. Pomfret St,...

Lula B. Wolfe, 83, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. She was born October 16, 1941, in York County to the late Frank George and Verna Ruth (Darr) Wilson. Lula was owner/operator of her own beauty salon called undefinedLou Wolfes Salonundefined from 1963 until 2020. She operated in Mt. Holly Springs from 1963 until 1990 then moved her salon to Carlisle until 2020. Lula sold home interiors/furnishings for many years. Lula was a member of the Meeting House Church in Carlisle, Mt. Holly Firehouse Company 36, and started the womenundefineds auxiliary at Mt. Holly Springs Legion Post 674. Surviving is her loving husband, Ronald Wolfe of...

Michelle L. (Mohr) Speck, 57, of Carlisle, PA, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on 1/14/25 in her home surrounded by her family. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Hospice of Harrisburg, PA. Visit www.HollingerFuneralHome.com to offer condolences to the family.

Jeffery E. Diller, 61, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on December 11, 2024, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born March 11, 1963, in Mechanicsburg to Robert Diller and the late Carol (Dahr) Diller. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 7499 Carlisle Pike, York Springs, PA 17372. Arrangements are being made by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs. Visit HollingerFuneralHome.com to offer condolences to the family and view the full obituary.

Shryle Diehl passed away in her home embraced by the loving arms of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her "knight in shining armour", Wilbert L. Diehl. Their unbreakable bond was formed in high school and continued throughout their lives. She was the daughter of John P. and Pearl C. McCoy and grew up on Pine Road beside Yellow Breeches Creek with her cousin and best friend, Joan Posey. Only 3 weeks apart in age, they have been connected at the hip for 91 years. Wib and Shryle's homes never strayed too far from that gently flowing body of water. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Robin L. Diehl (Nichole Toler) and Kate Diehl; her sister, Jackie Bowers (Donald...

Daniel M. Walker, 70, of Sunbury, PA, passed away on December 9, 2024, in the Sunbury Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on September 1, 1954, in Harrisburg to the late Glenn Walker. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Penn State Childrenundefineds Hospital, 600 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs. Visit HollingerFuneralHome.com to view the full obituary and offer condolences to the family.

undefinedLet the generations know that the women in uniform also guaranteed their freedomundefinedundefined. undefined Anne S. Brehm/WWII, USA NC Joan Sovenski Weiss, 93, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on November 30, 2024 in Green Ridge Village Skilled Nursing Facility in Newville, PA. She was born on August 12, 1931 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Anthony and Adele (Pilvelis) Sovenski. Joan was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, class of 1949 and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1952. From 1953-1954, Joan worked at Weill Cornel Medical Center in New York City. In September 1954, she joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. Basic training was at Fort Sam Houston, TX. Joan served...

Dorothy Jane (Westfall) Hollinger, 97, passed away on November 22, 2024, in her residence. She was born September 22, 1927, in Mechanicsburg to the late Raymond and Abigail (Miller) Westfall and was the widow of Gene Hollinger, who passed away July 27, 2017. Dorothy was a Mechanicsburg High School graduate, class of 1945. Surviving is her loving daughter, Gayle Shaver (Scott) of Mechanicsburg; grandchildren, Sara C. Shaffer (Rob) of Mechanicsburg and David undefinedBuckyundefined Koysk (Casey) of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; great grandchildren, Grace Hollinger of Parish, FL, and Joshua; one great great granddaughter; and numerous cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded...

Angela Marie Snyder, 48, of Gardners, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 17th at her residence. She was born December 30, 1975, in Carlisle to Linda Karen (Plank) Bartholic (husband, Hal) and the late Mark Clair Snyder. Angela was a Boiling Springs High School graduate class of 1994, Shippensburg University graduate class of 1999, and Towson University graduate, where she obtained her masters degree. She went on to be an Elementary Substitute teacher in the Upper Adams, Boiling Springs, and Cumberland Valley regions. Angela was a dedicated volunteer at the Kings Gap and Pine Grove Furnace State Parks and to the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. She was an avid reader and was well...

Fred W. Wardecker, 83, of Carlisle, PA, passed away November 11, 2024, in the UPMC Carlisle Hospital. He was born February 12, 1941, in Carlisle, to the late James T. and Anna (Davis) Wardecker. Fred was a graduate of Carlisle High Schoolundefineds class of 1959. He was the owner of Wardeckerundefineds Menswear, which was the oldest retail business in downtown Carlisle for many years until he retired in 2020. Fred served his community in the Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Carlisle Water Authority and the planning committee for the downtown Farmerundefineds Market. He was also involved in the Downtown Carlisle Association and was a member of the Sons of Bosses Club. Like his father,...

Amy L. Raudabaugh, 86, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on November 5, 2024, in the Sarah A Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle. She was born on September 10, 1938, in Carlisle to the late Lloyd and Beulah (Barrick) Rocky. Amy was married to the late Richard L. Raudabaugh, in 1958 to early 1970undefineds. Amy worked for Cumberland County Social Services as a secretary for over 23 years. She also worked for two clothing stores, Wengers Ladies Clothing and Feel Fine Ladies Clothing. Amy was a member of Allison United Methodist Church, Civic Club and Gourmet Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and gardening. Surviving are her three children, Troy (Deneen) Raudabaugh of Boiling Springs,...