Valley Times-Star

Ethel Louise Campbell, 72, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, in the UPMC Carlisle. She was born September 29, 1949, in Huntsdale, PA, to the late Joseph Chestnut and Olive Romaine (Taylor) Martin. Ethel worked for the Book of Month Club for 37 years. She was a member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliary of Mt. Holly Springs. In her free time, she loved to crochet, and she belonged to the Crocheting Cross Stitch Club. She also enjoyed gardening, canning, hunting, fishing, and camping with her husband. Surviving is her loving husband, Robert Campbell, "Lawbreaker," of Mt. Holly Springs; stepchildren, Mark Campbell (Kelly) of Pine Grove; Mike Campbell...

Earl B. Swarner Jr., 90, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Carlisle UPMC. Earl was born November 21, 1931, in Carlisle, PA to the late Earl Swarner Sr. and Blanche (Williamson) Swarner and was the widower of Nancy (Kitzmiller) Swarner. Earl attended South Middleton Schools through the seventh grade, then moved with his family to Puerto Rico where his father worked with crews building government projects. Their stay in Puerto Rico was shortened when World War II started, and they returned to the states. Earl then finished his schooling and graduated from Carlisle High School. Earl worked for the Carlisle Army Barracks but left when he was drafted into the Army. He...

Grant Lee Hockenberry, 85, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away on February 11, 2022, in the UPMC West Shore. He was born April 2, 1936, in Carlisle to the late W. Edgar and Bessie L. (Cooper) Hockenberry. Grant was a Newville High School Graduate, Class of 1955. He retired from C.H. Masland & Sons as a technician for 38 years. He was a United States Army Veteran and served 10 years in the United States Army Reserve. Grant was a life member of South Mountain American Legion Post 674, Carlisle AMVETS Post 274, White Circle, Carlisle, Eagles Aerie Post 1299, Marine Core Leage of Carlisle, Minnequa Social Club Post 375, Shippensburg, and a member of the Newville First Church of God and...

Martha E. Raudabaugh, 79, of Newville, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle. She was born March 4, 1942, in Carlisle to the late Norman E. Sr. and Bernieta (Mixell) Markley. Martha attended Big Spring High School and eventually earned her GED in 1986. She loved her dog Sissy, her family, and her grandchildren who were her world. In her free time, Martha enjoyed coloring. After raising her children, Martha worked in housekeeping for many years at the Church of God Home. She also raised numerous foster children over a period of more than twenty years. Martha is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Floyd L. Raudabaugh of Newville; ten children, Floyd E....

Gary O. Martin, 73, of Newville, PA passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, in the UPMC Carlisle with his family by his side. He was born October 28, 1948, in Carlisle to Evelyn (Yoter) Martin and the late Oliver Martin. Gary was a lifelong resident of Penn Township, Cumberland County and was a graduate of Big Spring High School and Electronics Institute, Harrisburg. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier. Gary retired from the Letterkenny Army Depot with 30 years of service as an Equipment Specialist. He was a Penn Township Supervisor since 2008 and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, since 2009. His memberships include,...

Ray Junior Lehman of Newville, Pennsylvania peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 11th. Though he leaves many family and friends behind for now, he is once again with his dearly loved wife, Patricia. The eldest son to Ray Russel and Lula Grace Lehman, Ray was born in March 1928 in the middle room of a farm house nestled along the Conodoguinet Creek. He lived his 93 years of life in Lower Mifflin township and did so proudly. Ray was known as a faithful and hard worker, building a tenacious can-do attitude legacy which does and will continue to flow through his family. For over 25 years, he worked diligently at C. H. Masland & Sons while simultaneously pouring his...

Solvig (Sylvia) Aina Ingeborg (m. Rylander) Hanlin passed away peacefully at her daughter Denise's home in Carlisle on September 13, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1934, in Malmslatt, Sweden. She was the daughter of Aina and Carl Rylander of Linkoping, Sweden. Solvig worked for Saab (Swedish Airplane HB) in Linkoping and became a translator for American engineers. To further improve her English, she was a governess for George Campbell in York, PA. This is where she met her future husband, Edward Hanlin. They married and lived in Sweden with their baby daughter before moving to Oakville, PA. After having two more children and caring for them, Solvig worked for Dr. Townsend at Graham...

George W. Lay, 88, of Carlisle passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at home. Born August 25, 1932 in Newville, he was a son of the late John A. and Mary M. (Miller) Lay. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Josephine J. (Alleman) Lay since January 2013 and also by his sister Ruth E. Griffie. Retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot, he had attended Newville High School, was a former Mason, and member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Carlisle. Surviving are his loving children, who surrounded him in his final days, Sabrina J. Lay (Marcia Greise) of Harrisburg, Gloria J. Shindel (David) of Harrisburg and Darren W....

Clyde W. Barrick, age 85 of Carlisle, passed away July 9, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle Regional Hospital. Born September 24, 1935 in Carlisle, son of the late Victor E. and Emma (Whisler) Barrick. His wife of 61 years, Phyllis (Lebo) Barrick, passed away in 2015. Clyde quit school in the 8th grade to work on the farm and owned his own dairy farm, until retirement. He was a life-member of Barnitz United Methodist Church, loved bluegrass country music and had a passion for Oliver tractors, both working and toy. He was a charter member of the Keystone Oliver Club and served nineteen years as a board member. He loved going to tractor shows, steam engine shows and Corvettes. Clyde was a life...

Gerald Ray Holsinger Sr., age 78 of Carlisle, passed away July 8, 2021 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital surrounded by his family. Born October 14, 1942 in Carlisle, son of the late Warren C. Sr. and Edith (O'Hara) Holsinger. Gerald was a graduate of Big Spring High School, Newville. He retired from the United Telephone Company after 40 plus years; was a former member of the Eagles, the Moose and the VFW. He was an avid car enthusiast and restorer, with his 56 Thunderbird, 68 Corvette, and 34 Street Rod being some of his most loved cars. Gerald is survived by his son, Ray Holsinger Jr. and wife, Tammi, Hanover; daughter Shelley Gerson and husband, Scott, Mechanicsburg;...

Pamela E. Heinemann, 61, of Carlisle, PA, wife of the late Werner J. Heinemann, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 16, 1960 in Charleston SC to Edmund I. and Dorothy E. (Corkel) Klein. Pamela enjoyed trail riding on her horse with her husband and close friends. Pamela will always be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her daughter Jessica L. Heinemann and fianc? Gregory Williams of Shippensburg; son Karl E. (wife Stefhanie) Heinemann of Newville; sisters Michelle (husband Dirk) Fox of SC and Cindy (husband Todd) Ewalt of Harrisburg. Also survived by grandchildren Adie, Miles and Paige...

Rhoda M. Bear, age 76 of Carlisle passed on into eternal life on Saturday June 19, 2021 in the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle after a long battle with many health complications. She fought a hard fight to the end, and she never complained. You may remember Rhoda from the former Reeves-Hoffman Crystal Manufacturer, McCoy Electronics and First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle. She is survived by a daughter, Rhonda E. Hartzell (husband Charles), brother K. Lee Brougher (wife Rae Ann), two grandchildren, Ashley M. Zuiderduin (husband Taylor), Joshua L. Hartzell and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM at...

Kenneth Eugene Stought, age 77 of Carlisle, passed away May 15, 2021 at Forest Park Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 1, 1943 in Mechanicsburg, son of the late John and Grace (Souder) Stought. Ken is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorie L. (Kuntz) Stought. Children: Todd Stought, Newville; Sheri (husband Tom) Burke, Carlisle; and Troy Stought, Newville. Granddaughters: Sammi, Emmi, Bentli Burke; and Shelby Stought. Brother: Robert (wife Deborah) Stought, Carlisle. Ken was a retired cable splicer/fiber optic lineman for United Telephone Co. He was a Veteran of the Air National Guard of Pennsylvania and the Reserve of the United States Air Force. In 1962 he graduated from...

James A. "Jim" Clelan, 86, of Newville passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at UPMC Carlisle. He was born December 3, 1934 in Carlisle to the late Ernest and Olive (Harper) Clelan. Jim enjoyed hunting and taking trips to Lake Raystown to boat and camp. He was a member of the NRA and BPO Elks Lodge #2257, Camp Hill. Jim worked a long, rewarding career in construction. He was first employed by Reisinger Brothers and later worked for RS Mowery and Sons for more than 30 years, including serving as a project superintendent from 1986 until 2009. Jim was a part time farmer who cared for his farm and helped his son with his. He raised his Palomino Colt Rex and looked forward to taking...

Peter M. Nesbella, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 24, 1932 in Lilly, PA to the late Michael and Mary (Andrasko) Nesbella. Peter was a 1950 graduate of the Lilly Washington High School. He honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Air Force. Peter used the GI Bill to further his education and enjoyed a rewarding 28-year career as a teacher in the Shippensburg area. During his teaching years, Peter served as the rifle coach for the Shippensburg High School. Peter loved working at Mammoth Cave National Park during his summer breaks. He was an active member of PSEA...

Hazel M. (Lindsay) Seibert, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA. She was born December 26, 1927 to the late Harry and Mae (Ile) Lindsay and was the widow of Bruce K. Seibert, who passed away March 2, 1999. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Hazel was a dedicated, hard worker who retired from Kinney Shoe (Bedford Shoe) after 39 years of service. She attended South Fairview First Church of God, Newville. Hazel loved reading her bible, listening to country music, playing bingo, gardening, baking, canning and spending time with family and friends. She had a very loving heart and beautiful soul. She...

Bonnie Mae Sheaffer, 75, of North Londonderry Township passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Born December 1, 1945 in Carlisle, she was a daughter of the late John Clair and Eva (Myers) Throne. A graduate of Big Spring High School, she helped her husband start Clark Veterinary Clinic, a holistic practice that serviced organic farmers and pet owners. As a member of Hershey Free Church, Bonnie was a strong Christian woman of faith and prayer warrior. Her love of music was demonstrated by her playing the piano and clarinet and singing in the choir. Bonnie loved attending her children and grandchildren's activities, especially volleyball. Surviving are her husband of 53 years Dr. Clark...

Eugene "Gene" F. Henry, age 87 of Newville, PA died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Carlisle, PA on December 5, 1932 to the late Floyd A. and Golda McKinney Henry. Gene was a farmer (Dairy) for over 57 years and was a Farm Seed salesman for over 40 years and had worked for the former AMP Inc. in Carlisle for 12 years. He was a member of St. Mary's United Methodist Church in Bloserville and a member of the Carlisle Eagles Aerie #1299. Gene honorably served his country in the US Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He was an active township supervisor for Lower Mifflin Township for the past 42 years. He was a 50 year member of the Plainfield...

Glen A. "Glenny" Woodrow, Jr., 58, of Carlisle, passed away as the result of a work accident on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was born March 27, 1962 in Carlisle to the late Glen A. Sr. and Doris A. (Hoover) Woodrow. Glen was a 1980 graduate of Big Spring High School. He was formerly employed by the Newville Ribbon Mill until their close and then Miller Environmental. Glen was currently working at JMF Underground. He will be remembered for his unique sense of humor and will be GREATLY missed by all who knew and loved him. Glen was truly a "jack of all trades", he could fix anything. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, boating, building, and working on...

Denver Lee Tuckey, Sr., went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of October 22, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 87. He would want the reader to know that you, too, can have the same hope of eternal life that he enjoyed because of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection - a sacrifice of love for you. Denver was born in New Cumberland, PA, on July 25, 1933, the son of Martha (Whisler) Tuckey and step-son of George Martin Tuckey. Denver was retired from the Tuckey Companies and had lived with his wife, Gayle, in the Carlisle area since 1961. He graduated from Enola High School in 1952. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gayle (Deckman)...

Florence A. Armolt, 91, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Forest Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 7, 1928 in Carlisle to the late John W. and Mary E. (Fahnestock) Stotler and was the widow of Samuel Armolt Sr. to whom she had been married for 52 years. Florence was a long-time member of McClures Gap Church of God and had recently been attending Newville First Church of God with her daughter. She retired from Newville Shoe Company after being employed there for all her working life. Florence enjoyed crocheting and made baby blankets for all her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family and her poodles Missy and Sandy....