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Rachael L. Blessing
CARLISLE - Rachael Blessing, 80, of Carlisle, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side.
Born in York, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Jane (Frye) Kennedy and the beloved wife of James Blessing for 52 years.
Rachael dedicated 28 years of service to Cumberland County Mapping before retiring.
She was deeply family oriented, always putting her loved ones first. Her greatest joy came from attending family sporting events, where she was a constant and enthusiastic presence. When not cheering on her family, she found happiness in gardening and exercising by push mowing the lawn.
Rachael is survived by her husband, James: her daughter: Patricia Carns, her husband: Richard, of Carlisle, her son: Keith Blessing, his wife: Pamela, of Newville; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister: Mary Kennedy and her brother: Juan Kennedy.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral service at 7:00 PM Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Hoffman Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, where the family will greet guests after 5:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will be held privately at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Mary Beth Weidner Miller
June 5, 2024
I was just wondering about her and Patty. Lots of good memories of her and Jim at Dewalt's. And later when Patty had kids in sports with mine. I am sorry to hear of her passing.
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