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Sharon Shenk Obituary
Sharon graduated from Carlisle High School and went on to become a hair dresser, eventually working for Sprint, where she retired after a successful career. She and her husband, Larry, lived in the town of Boiling Springs for over 30 years.
Sharon had a passion for crocheting, puzzles, and cross stitching. She will be remembered for her love to talk, storytelling, warm smile, kindness, and heart full of humor.
She is survived by her three children Travis Shenk (Beth), Trevor Kent, Dawn Waterman (Andrew), stepson Doug Shenk (Janet), sister Janice Cole (David), and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her late husband Larry Douglas Shenk, Sr, her parents Spurgeon and Elizabeth Alsbaugh, her siblings, David Alsbaugh, Barbara Grippin, Sylvia Rambo and Ruth Coulson, along with her stepdaughter Dawn Shenk.
A celebration of life will be held on September 28, 2025 at the VFW on 2104 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle. PA from 1-3 p.m. All are welcome to join in celebrating Sharon's life. The memorial service will be held privately with the family.
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Candy Bumbaugh
September 13, 2025
Sharon trained me when I first started working at United Telephone (as it was called back then), and we became friends. She was a fun and warm hearted person. As she transferred to a different area of the phone company, we sort of of lost touch. I would periodically run into her and Larry at Walmart and we would talk and catch up for a few minutes. I was very sorry to learn of her passing, and I send my sincere condolences. May God bless and comfort your family. Rest in peace, Sharon.
Pam Foote Laudermilch
September 12, 2025
Sharon always made me smile. I loved her sense of humor. My thoughts & prayers are you all.
Jake Spangler
September 12, 2025
My condolences to the friends and family of Sharon.
Jerriann Loose Manze
September 12, 2025
So many fond memories of our childhood days. May she rest in peace!!
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Mick Barrick
September 12, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to your families may God bless you all. Again my condolences
Donna Stanton Mcbride
September 12, 2025
So many happy memories of the Alsbaugh Family. So sorry to hear of her passing
Vickie (Mardhall) Brevik
September 11, 2025
I hadn't seen her for many years. I knew her from "the phone company" as we ised to say. She was a dear sole who could always make you smile!! She had such a warm heart! I am so very sorry for yoyr loss. Try to remember she was loved bt many!
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