All Obituaries

John B. Swarner, known to many as “Barry”, age 80 of Shermans Dale, peacefully passed away on April 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Carlisle on October 12, 1943, to the late John G. “Jack” and Hazel R. (Baer) Swarner, Barry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Barbara M. (Brownawell) Swarner; two daughters:  Lori Hoffman (Terry) and Lisa Fry (Warren), both of...

Rhonda Mae Haas, age 68, of Elliottsburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Broward Health Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL, surrounded by her husband and their two children.  She was born on April 14, 1955, to the late Riley O. and Ivetta M. (Johnson) Neidigh, of Blain, PA. She graduated from West Perry High School in 1973. After high school she attended the Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Rhonda worked at...

John Kenneth Reisinger of Elliottsburg, age 75, unexpectedly joined his Heavenly Father on March 27, 2024.  Known to many as “Teddy”, he was born in Harrisburg on July 12, 1948 to the late John and Alberta (Nulton) Reisinger.  He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 15 years, June (Mullen) Reisinger.  Teddy is survived by two sons:  Samuel Reisinger (Karen) of Enola and...

Ann L. (Bishop) Smith of Carlisle, and formerly of Perry County, passed away peacefully with her son by her side on March 22, 2024.  Born in Carlisle on December 23, 1949 to the late Jesse and Edna (Hockenberry) Bishop, Ann is survived by her son, Jonathan Smith of Harrisburg; granddaughter, Gabby Sheaffer of Harrisburg; and sister, Jane Johnson of Chambersburg.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Tim Smith, who died tragically in 1988; and her sister...

Ray “Sonny” S. Garlin, age 86, joined his Heavenly Father on March 20, 2024.  Born in Carlisle on November 5, 1937 to the late Clarence and Esther (Henry) Garlin, Ray is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Catherine R. (Borrell) Garlin, who died in 2020.  He is survived by two children:  Clarence R. Garlin (Tammy) of Carlisle and Ruth E. Dinter (David) of Harrisburg; three grandchildren:  Lakin M Leas (Eric) of Harrisburg, Rebecca A. Dinter of...

Clifford A. Rose, Jr., age 86 of Landisburg, passed away on March 15, 2024, with his wife by his side.  Born in Jackson, MS on June 21, 1937 to the late Clifford A. and Elizabeth (Broome) Rose, Cliff was a career Navy man, specializing in electronic and software intensive systems.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Peggy (Lyons) Rose.  After high school graduation, Cliff proudly attended and graduated with honors from the United States Naval Academy in...

Donald G. Lebo, age 80 of Carlisle, and formerly of New Bloomfield passed away on March 14, 2024 in Thornwald Home.  Services for Donald will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Nickel Lochstampfor Family Funeral Home, Inc. of Loysville.

Kay L. (Simonton) Shambaugh, age 86 of Elliottsburg, entered into eternal rest on March 13, 2024, after battling dementia for almost six years.  Affectionately known as Mom, Kay, or Nana, she was born at home on June 16, 1937 to the late Lester Jacob and Margaret Kathryn (Kochenderfer) Simonton of Ickesburg.  She grew up on a dairy farm in Ickesburg, and then continued to live on a dairy farm in Green Park. Kay is survived by her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 70...

Mary J. (Henry) Trout, age 89 of Elliottsburg, left her Earthly home and ascended into the arms of Jesus on January 21, 2024.  Born in Lewistown on August 6, 1934 to the late Homer H. and Mary K. (van Sweringen) Henry, Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Harry W. Trout, three sons:  Craig (John) Trout of Phoenix, AZ, Brad (Debbie) Trout of Glen Rock, and William (Kimberly) Trout of Lemoyne; three grandchildren;...

Bobby Jo (Mortorff) Rowe of Landisburg, passed away entirely too young on March 7, 2024 at the age of 57 after her courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Carlisle on June 14, 1966 to the late Robert F. Busey and Betty Elizabeth (Mutterbaugh) Mortorff, Bobby Jo is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years, Edward Rowe, who died in 2021.  She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Rowe of Shermans Dale; three granddaughters:  Alivia, Magdelina, and Serena; and two...