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Joyce Schwalm Obituary

Joyce J. Schwalm, 85, of Silver Spring Township, passed away Friday at home, surrounded by her family.

Born April 19, 1932, in Hegins, she was a daughter of the late Delbert and Carrie Yoder Dunkelberger.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, LeRoy W. Schwalm; four sisters; a great-grandson.

Surviving to celebrate her life are a son, Vaughn LeRoy Schwalm, Pine Grove; a daughter, Holly Joyce Schwalm, Mechanicsburg; three granddaughters, Jennifer D. Schwalm, Tricia D. Carbaugh and Sarah J. Price; four great-grandchildren, Abigayle Hurley, Tyler Buchenauer, Maci Carbaugh and Haylee Baer.

A memorial service will be held at noon March 24 at St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, Carlisle, with Pastor Timothy P. Dugan officiating. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. March 24 until the time of the service at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle. To view the full obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.HoffmanFH.com.

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Published by Republican & Herald on Mar. 6, 2018.

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Dawn Wolfe

March 7, 2018

Rest in peace Joyce! My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So many beautiful memories with Joyce, Leroy,Mem and Pap Moyer.

March 6, 2018

Love you Joyce from David Moyer jr

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