Bertha Carrie (Hollenbaugh) Shannon, 92, who has lived at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle for almost five years, closed the final chapter of her life and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.
Bertha was born on June 28, 1924, in Newville, where she spent her formative years and, as a result, Newville remained first in her heart throughout her life. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Watson) Hollenbaugh and was the sixth of their eight children.
Bertha was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Mildred Motter (Ross), Cloyd Hollenbaugh (Violet), David Hollenbaugh (Arlean), Pearl Holtry (Eber), Ester Haskins (Russell), Mabel Jumper (Boyd), and Mary Mowers (Glen). She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl K. Shannon Sr.
Bertha is survived by her son, Carl K. Shannon Jr. (Marjorie); three daughters, Donna L. Rhoads (Larry), Patsy A. Hoshall (Reed) and Peggy S. Rinehart; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
A viewing was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Harry Madison officiating. Burial was held in Centerville Memorial Park, Newville. Bertha was a longtime member of the South Fairview First Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, please make any contributions in her memory to her church, 1212 Centerville Road, Newville, Pa. 17241.
Shippensburg News-Chronicle, The (PA) - Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Bertha was born on June 28, 1924, in Newville, where she spent her formative years and, as a result, Newville remained first in her heart throughout her life. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Watson) Hollenbaugh and was the sixth of their eight children.
Bertha was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Mildred Motter (Ross), Cloyd Hollenbaugh (Violet), David Hollenbaugh (Arlean), Pearl Holtry (Eber), Ester Haskins (Russell), Mabel Jumper (Boyd), and Mary Mowers (Glen). She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl K. Shannon Sr.
Bertha is survived by her son, Carl K. Shannon Jr. (Marjorie); three daughters, Donna L. Rhoads (Larry), Patsy A. Hoshall (Reed) and Peggy S. Rinehart; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
A viewing was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Harry Madison officiating. Burial was held in Centerville Memorial Park, Newville. Bertha was a longtime member of the South Fairview First Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, please make any contributions in her memory to her church, 1212 Centerville Road, Newville, Pa. 17241.
Shippensburg News-Chronicle, The (PA) - Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Bertha Carrie (Hollenbaugh) Shannon, 92, who has lived at the Thornwald Home in Carlisle for almost five years, closed the final chapter of her life and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.
Bertha was born on June 28, 1924, in Newville, where she spent her formative years and, as a result, Newville remained first in her heart throughout her life. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Watson) Hollenbaugh and was the sixth of their eight children.
Bertha was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Mildred Motter (Ross), Cloyd Hollenbaugh (Violet), David Hollenbaugh (Arlean), Pearl Holtry (Eber), Ester Haskins (Russell), Mabel Jumper (Boyd), and Mary Mowers (Glen). She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl K. Shannon Sr.
Bertha is survived by her son, Carl K. Shannon Jr. (Marjorie); three daughters, Donna L. Rhoads (Larry), Patsy A. Hoshall (Reed) and Peggy S. Rinehart; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
A viewing was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Harry Madison officiating. Burial was held in Centerville Memorial Park, Newville. Bertha was a longtime member of the South Fairview First Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, please make any contributions in her memory to her church, 1212 Centerville Road, Newville, Pa. 17241.
Shippensburg News-Chronicle, The (PA) - Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Bertha was born on June 28, 1924, in Newville, where she spent her formative years and, as a result, Newville remained first in her heart throughout her life. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Watson) Hollenbaugh and was the sixth of their eight children.
Bertha was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Mildred Motter (Ross), Cloyd Hollenbaugh (Violet), David Hollenbaugh (Arlean), Pearl Holtry (Eber), Ester Haskins (Russell), Mabel Jumper (Boyd), and Mary Mowers (Glen). She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl K. Shannon Sr.
Bertha is survived by her son, Carl K. Shannon Jr. (Marjorie); three daughters, Donna L. Rhoads (Larry), Patsy A. Hoshall (Reed) and Peggy S. Rinehart; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
A viewing was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Harry Madison officiating. Burial was held in Centerville Memorial Park, Newville. Bertha was a longtime member of the South Fairview First Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, please make any contributions in her memory to her church, 1212 Centerville Road, Newville, Pa. 17241.
Shippensburg News-Chronicle, The (PA) - Wednesday, August 10, 2016
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