Martha J. Olshefsky

Martha J. Olshefsky, 94, of Sarah Todd Memorial Home, Carlisle, formerly of New Cumberland and Carlisle, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at the home.

She was a member of St. Patrick Parish, Carlisle and previously St. Theresa Parish and its Little Flower Club, New Cumberland. She was also a member of West Shore Senior Center and the Golden Age Club. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, volunteering, and especially enjoyed tending her husband’s rose garden.

She was born February 24, 1922 in Shamokin to the late Ignatious and Mary (Olszewski) Pasierb. She was the widow of Peter Paul Olshefsky.

She is survived by a son, James P. Olshefsky (Molly) of Lansdowne; two daughters, Nancy A. Harry (Pat) of Camp Hill and Michelle M. Hornung (Bruce) of Carlisle; a brother, Bernard Pasierb of Kulpmont; two sisters, Kathryn Kapturoski of Mt. Carmel and Irene Sobotor of Shamokin; eight grandchildren; Ryan Harry (Stephanie), Peter Harry (Jennifer), Lauren Besser (Jason) Andrew Hornung, Hanna Hornung, John Paul Hornung, Caleb Olshefsky, Monica Olshefsky; and five great-grandchildren; Christopher, Justice, Paxton, Lucy, and Leo.

Visitation will be from 10 until 10:45am Monday, August 22, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 85 Marsh Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am. Committal will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, West Hanover Twp.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Patrick Church, 152 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013