All Obituaries

   Reverend James Arthur Richards Passed away on Sunday May 24, 2026 at Green Ridge Village, Newville.     Jim was born on November 17, 1949 to Jean W. Richards and Jean Sadden Richards in Pottstown PA. He grew up in the Philadelphia area and then graduated from Millersville University in 1971. He taught Sixth grade Science at East Pennsboro School District from 1972 until 1979. From 1979 until 1982 he sold real estate. He also served as a medic in the 103rd Medical Bn. ...

   Elsie M. Clair, 68, of Newville passed away Friday May 15, 2026 in her home.     She was born November 6, 1957 in Carlisle a daughter of Kenneth and Helen Kutz.    Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Clair, Jr. who passed away March 7, 2020.    She had belonged to the Friendship Hose Co. #1 of Newville, and had worked at various retail stores.   Elsie is survived by two sons Michael L. Clair and his wife Alyssa, and ...

   Raymond H. Hurley Jr., 92, of Bloserville, passed away Saturday May 9, 2026, at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle.     He was born October 22, 1933 in Newville, a son of the late Raymond H. Hurley Sr. and Cora Barrick Hurley.    He was a graduate of Newville High School and served in the United States Army from 1953-1955.     Ray worked for a few years at Lillie TV Repair before moving to the former Peter J. Schweitzer Mill ...

    Sarah Jane Smith, 82, of Newville passed away Monday April 20, 2026 at Claremont Nursing and Rehab, Carlisle.      She was born December 4, 1943 in Shippensburg, a daughter of the late Jesse B. and Edna Swanger Shoemaker Sr.      Jane had worked at Newville Shoe, and also as a baby sitter for many years.      She was a member of the Green Spring First Church of God, she belonged to TOPS, and was a life member of the Ladies ...

   C. Louise Hoover, 93, of Newville passed away Saturday April 4, 2026 in UPMC Carlisle.    She was born October 29, 1932 in Newville a daughter of the late Leonard K. and Isabel Sollenberger Stouffer.    Louise was preceded in death by her husband Samuel E. Hoover, and her son-in-law Michael Gardner.     Mrs. Hoover had worked at the Newville Shoe Factory.     She was a member of the Newville First Church of God, where she was involved ...

    Frances Helyn Skillman Quarles     Frances H. Skillman Quarles, age 101, of Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA, passed away on March 25, 2026, with family by her side.     She was born October 16, 1924, in Canton Township, PA, the daughter of George W. and Helyn F. Hartung. She was predeceased by sister Doris Jean and brother-in-law George E. Shultzabarger, husbands David Corwin Skillman and Palmer A. Quarles Jr.,, and daughter Leslie E. ...

   Barbara A. Hoover Hollen, 81, of Newville passed away Sunday March 22, 2026 in UPMC Carlisle Hospital.     She was born April 26, 1944 in Winchester, VA a daughter of Austin and Helen Lucille Nutter Hoover.    Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Ronald N. Hollen who passed away May 18, 2023.     She had worked as a custodian, and a baker and she and her husband owned and operated Ron & Barbs In Season Restaurant in Highspire. Barb ...

   Howard E. Barrick, 90, of Newville passed away Thursday March 19, 2026 in Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation.     He was born October 2, 1935 in Newburg a son of the late Charles and Lois Stevens Barrick.     Howard was preceded in death by his wife Donna C. Fickes Barrick who died September 6, 2021.    He had worked as a farmer, and a contractor. Howard was a active member of the Newville Lions Club, and the William Grove Steam Engine ...

    Randy Ronald Racis, 59, of Newville, passed away peacefully with Christ, March 6, 2026, in UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, after a long battle with cancer.     He was born on July 9, 1966, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Harry F. and Dolores S. Racisz.     He was a graduate of Dickinson College, employed by Roadway Express, YRC, New Penn Motor Express, and after retirement, an independent government contractor.     He was a ...

Joe L. Ickes, 82, of Shippensburg passed away Monday March 2, 2026 in UPMC West Shore Hospital.   He was born January 27, 1944 in Newville a son of the late Louis M. and Emma C. Gettle Ickes.    He had worked for John F. Walters, in Newville and as a Land Scaper. Joe was a member of the Minnequa Social Club in Shippensburg, and the Eagles in Carlisle.    Joe is survived by his wife Bonnie L. Stum Ickes, two daughters Terri Jo Myers and her husband Ronald, and ...