 Josephine J. Lay, 78, of Carlisle, died
on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. She was born on Saturday, October 6, 1934, in Stephens City,
Virginia, a daughter of the late Rev. Henry Snyder Alleman and Pearl I. (Baker) Alleman. She was a 1953 graduate of Red Lion High School
and was a homemaker. Josephine was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed collecting dolls. She was a faithful member of St.
John’s Lutheran Church in Shiremanstown. Josephine
is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, George W. Lay, her son, Darren W. Lay of Mechanicsburg, two daughters;
Sabrina J. Lay (and her partner, Marcia Greise) of Harrisburg and Gloria J. Shindel (and her husband, David) of Harrisburg,
a sister, E. Evangeline Dacheux of Spring Grove, three grandchildren; Ashley Clugston, Adam Shindel and Chelsea Foultz, one
great-granddaughter, Natalie Clugston and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers; Martin and Elwood
Alleman and one sister, Geraldine Ruth. Funeral
services will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle.
Rev. Michael Seifried will officiate. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. Viewing will be held
from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran
Church, 44 W. Main St., Shiremanstown, PA 17011.
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I am so sorry for your loss, George. I still make the Texas
Cole Slaw from the recipe Jo gave me and think of her each time I do. My sympathy to you and your family. She was a wonderful
gal!
Sue Marcus
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