Mary E. Hefflefinger, 83, of Carlisle,
passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle. She was born on November
21, 1935 in Newville and was a daughter of the late Harry Whistler, Sr. and Zella Mae (Hockenberry) Whistler.
Mary was a homemaker
and enjoyed sewing, cooking, cleaning, flowers, gardening and taking care of her home and family. She was
a member of Plainfield First Church of God.
She is survived by her husband of 63
years, Wayne R. Hefflefinger, one daughter, Sondra L. (husband, Michael) Jumper of Boiling Springs, one son, Rodger L. Hefflefinger
of Carlisle, three grandchildren; Nathaniel Jumper and Eric and Amanda Hefflefinger, four great-grandchildren and many nieces
and nephews. Mary was predeceased by three brothers; Edgar Whistler, Sr., Marlin Whistler and Harry
“Junior” Whistler, Jr. and two sisters; Thurma Smith and Ruth McElwee.
A visitation will
begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral
Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle with Pastor Don Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial
Gardens, Carlisle. www.Since1853.com.
