All Obituaries

Richard K. Forney, Jr., best known as “Rich”, age 61 of Loysville went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Rich was born in Colonial Park on May 8, 1962 to the late Richard and Mildred (Becker) Forney, Sr.  Rich is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Lisa A (Reigel) Forney; two children:  Tashina (Christopher) Horne of Lancaster, and Robert Forney of Philadelphia; four grandchildren:  Hope, Faith, Justin,...

Apryl Dawn Smith, age 44 of Carlisle, died tragically and unexpectedly on May 15, 2023.  Also known to her family as Prylly, she was born in Dayton, OH on April 28, 1979 to the late Douglas J. Smith and Lori (Green) Group of Loysville.  In addition to her father, Apryl is preceded in death by her sister, Adriana “Sam” Smith, who died in 2022. After finishing school at West Perry, Apryl worked at many restaurants as a server.  Her favorite color was purple and she...

Ronald S. Zendt, age 83 of Loysville, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 8, 2023.  Born in Doyles Mills on October 24, 1939 to the late Shelly and Edna (Casner) Zendt of Juniata County, Ron loved hunting and turkey calling.  He is survived by three children:  Edward (Kathy) Zendt, Daniel (Jodi) Zendt, and Corinna (Brad) Riggs, all of Loysville; five grandchildren:  Jarret (Kayla) Zendt, Kenneth (Afton) Zendt, Josie (Aaron) Morey, Devin Riggs,...

. Lorene (McMillen) Haas, 93, of Loysville passed away peacefully at Perry Village on April 26, 2023.  Lorene was born May 29, 1929 at home in the McMillen farmhouse to the late Reed and Nellie (Hench) McMillen of Kistler.  She is survived by four sons:  Gary (Lucinda) Haas of Millerstown, Dale (Sally) Haas of Elliottsburg, Dan (Rhonda) Haas of Elliottsburg, and Tom (Sue) Haas of Williamsburg, PA; eleven grandchildren; lots and lots of great grandchildren; and two...

Roxanna Mary (Myers) Innerst, age 86, of Ickesburg, entered her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 26, 2023.  Known to most as “Grandma”, she was born on June 15, 1936, in York County, PA to the late Millard and Phebe (Haugh) Myers.  She graduated in 1954 from William Penn High School in York and married two years later. She is survived by her five children:  Thomas (Debra) Innerst, Melinda (Jay) Brubaker, both of Ickesburg, Amy...

Noah D. Amspacher, age 86 of Landisburg died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 25, 2023.  Born in Brodbecks, PA on May 5, 1936 to the late John and Cora (Dubs) Amspacher, Noah was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Evelyn Doris (Shetz) Amspacher; seven children:  Gary (Christina) Amspacher of Shermans Dale, Scott (Bobbie Jo) Hitt of Blain, Terry (Chris) Hitt of Shiresmantown,...

Michael “Mike” Loy Sipe, 58 years old of Elliottsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Mike was born on September 17, 1964 in Carlisle, PA to Mary Jane Kint and the late Robert Sipe. Surviving are his wife Nancy, 2 children Jason (Alison) Twigg and Naomi (Benjamin) Twigg-Antieau, and 3 grandchildren Alexa, Josiah, and Jaron. He graduated from West Perry High School in 1982. He was a truck driver. In his free time he...

Wayne S. Freeman of Elliottsburg, age 93, passed away on April 20, 2023 in UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.  Born at home on the farm on January 29, 1930 to the late James K. and Esther (Weibley) Freeman, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who entertained his children from supper to bedtime.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Fern (Smith) Freeman.  He was a kind and devoted husband whose last words to his wife, Fern, were “I love you.” ...

Jill Renee (Shope) Adair of Shermans Dale, age 44, passed away on April 19, 2023 after courageously battling cancer for over three years.  Born December 28, 1978 in Carlisle to William Andrew “Andy” and Virginia “Ginny” (Vaughn) Shope of Shermans Dale, Jill was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and co-worker.  In addition to her parents, Jill is survived by her loving husband, Derrick Adair and their two beautiful girls:  Tobin Ruth and...

Earl Wayne Dingle, age 71 of Shermans Dale, was found deceased in his home on Thursday, April 6, 2023.  Wayne was born May 30, 1951 to the late Doris Dingle in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada.  His beautiful wife of 31 years, Brenda (Sheely) Dingle died only six weeks ago.  He is survived by two children:  Doug and Gail Wanda Dingle, both of British Columbia, Canada; two grandchildren:  Bryan and Alyssa Dingle; two great grandchildren:  Addaline and Castille; and...