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Linda Bernheisel Obituary
Linda S. Bernheisel
July 18, 1948 - July 18, 2024
Linda S. Bernheisel, 76, of Carlisle, died peacefully on her birthday Thursday, July 18, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Pauline (Kuykendall) Killinger, wife of the late Ollie B. Martin, Jr., her first husband and wife of William "Jim" Bernheisel, who is surviving.
Linda was very proud of attaining her GED, which she did after, she was widowed at the age of 18 and having two children.
She worked as a waitress at the Deer Lodge in Mt. Holly for several years.
Labeled as the "Catering Queen", she worked for 21 years at Dickinson College in Food Services. She loved to cook and spent a majority of her life taking care of her family, which was her passion. Linda was a devout wife and mother, giving unconditional love to people and living a selfless life.
She also loved spending time at the beach, gardening and tending to her flowers.
In addition to her husband Jim, Linda is survived by her children: Ollie Martin, III, Shane Martin, his wife, Amy, Julie Davis, her husband, Keith, Jimmy Bernheisel, his wife, Donna, Darrell Bernheisel, his wife, Bridget, Shawn Bernheisel, Bill Bernheisel; her 16 grandchildren; her 12 great-grandchildren as well as her sister: Bonnie Gsell.
She was preceded in death by her brothers: Foster, Fred, Ray and Bruce Killinger as well as her sister: Ruth.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral service 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2024 at The Meeting House, 1155 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, where the family will greet friends after 10:00 a.m., prior to the service. A viewing will also be held Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the church. Interment will follow the service Friday in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Linda's name may be made to: American Cancer Society, 3211 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Hoffman Funeral & Cremation. Ltd.
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Gregory C. Myers
August 12, 2024
Linda and Jim were members of Mt. Zion Un. Methodist Church, Enola, when I was the pastor there from 1976 to 1981. They faithfully would drive from Carlisle to participate in the life of the church. May God's grace and peace surround the family.
Rev. Gregory C. Myers
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Carrie Crain Dallas
July 25, 2024
Linda was absolutely the best. I worked with her at Dickinson, funny, smart, caring and always up for laughs. She will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers for her family.
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