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William Crain Obituary
William H. Crain, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-great grandfather, and lifelong farmer, passed away peacefully February 26, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted soon, please check back.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday March 3, 2026, at 1pm at Hoffman Funeral and Cremation, 2020 W. Trindle Rd. Carlisle, PA 17013, with a viewing from 11am until the time of the service. Burial will follow immediately to Westminster Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory
2020 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013
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2020 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013
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