All Obituaries

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Our Beloved Gary L. Kerchner, age 70 of Loysville, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Allentown on February 22, 1956, to the late Patsy Ann (Kerchner) Destalo, Gary is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Emma E. Kerchner - though they were together for 34 years; three children:  Dawn Marie Valencia, Ian Kerchner and Chad Kerchner; five grandchildren:  Alexis Hinkle, Lindzy Kerchner, Wesley Kerchner, Austin ...

Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Daniel W. Dienst, age 95 of Landisburg, PA, passed away from complications related to Parkinson’s disease on May 24, 2026.  Born in Coffeyville, KS on July 28, 1930, to the late Eugene Stanley and Ruby Viola (Mattlock) Dienst, Dan was a proud graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (NY), Class of 1955, and career Army Infantry Officer who was wounded while serving in combat in Vietnam in 1966.  In Vietnam he was embedded as an ...

Ralph R. Snyder, Jr., age 76, of Duncannon, passed away at home with his wife by his side on May 16, 2026. Born at home on December 21, 1949, to the late Ralph R. and Catherine (Troutman) Snyder, Sr. of Marysville, Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Donna Jean (Cless) Snyder; son, Stan M. Snyder and his wife, Stefani Roth, of Fairfax, VA; four grandchildren: Samuel H. Snyder of Washington, DC, and Seth E. Snyder, Sarah S. Snyder, and Sydney E. Snyder, all of Fairfax, VA; and ...

Richard G “Red” Smith, 80, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026.  Born on June 15, 1945, to the late Richard D. and Mabel G. (Lyons) Smith, Red is survived by his son, Scott Smith (Jill) of Blain; three step children:  Heather Adair (Allen) of Blain, Art Zimmerman II of Lancaster, and Wayne Zimmerman (Emily) of Etters; six grandchildren:  Megan and her husband, Eric of Altoona; Ben and Gabby -- both of Blain, Everett, Greyson, and Bennett – all of ...

Carol “Sue” Guyer, age 71 of Loysville, joined her Heavenly Father on May 7, 2026.  Born in Carlisle on September 23, 1954, to the late Charles Lee and Ada Vivian (Kretzing) Guyer, Sue is survived by her siblings:  Sandy F. Baughman (Ken) of Loysville and Shawn L. Guyer (Laura) of Elliottsburg; five nieces and nephews:  Jacob A. Baughman (Jamie) of Landisburg, Julie M. Baughman of Newport, Jeffery S. Baughman of Loysville, Abbey B. Merendino (John) of Waxhaw, NC, ...

{funeral home courtesy posting only}   Ray E. Delp, 69 of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 7, 2026.  Born in Carlisle on August 12, 1956, to the late Russell L. Sweger, Jr. of Landisburg and Alma C. (Swinn) Smiley of Shermans Dale, Ray is survived by two children:  Ray E. Delp, Jr. of New York and Shannon R. Palmer of Potter County; ten siblings:  Russell E. Sweger of Loysville, Debbie Thomas of Bear, DE, Barbara Gaydos of Brunswick, GA, Donna ...

Audie W. Jordan, Sr., 70, of Shermans Dale, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories for those who knew and loved him. Born in Danville on November 22, 1955, he was the son of the late William A. and Abby (Laubaugh) Jordan. Audie was a proud graduate of Mechanicsburg High School, Class of 1973, and went on to build not only a career, but a legacy. As an iron worker, he spent years shaping steel into the framework of buildings and bridges—work that ...

Jack L. Furler, 87 of Ickesburg, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026.  He was born in Harrisburg on February 15, 1939, to the late Earl A. and Louella (Stricker) Furler.  He is survived by his last living sibling, Glenn Furler (Vanessa) of Ickesburg; and his niece, Jessica L. Furler of Ickesburg.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother who died when he was 3 years old, Shirley Meyers of Landisburg, and another brother who died at birth. Jack ...

Larry E. Moose, age 83 of Blain, departed this Earth surrounded by his loving family on May 3, 2026.  Born at home April 22, 1943, to the late William S. and Grace E. (Shuman) Moose of Loysville, Larry – known to most as “Moosie” – is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Kathy L. (Gutshall) Moose; two children:  Chad C. Mitten (Katrina) and Jamie D. Moose (Jerry) – both of Blain; and his sister, Donna J. Myers of Newville.  In addition to his ...