Linda Brenneman

Linda B. Brenneman, 77, of Carlisle, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. She was born March  28, 1938  in Carlisle, PA  to the late Elwood and Elsie Hill Barner.

Linda  was an  active member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was a member of the church council for a number of years and  served as secretary for  part of that time. She sang with the church choir for several years and served on several church committees. Linda was chairman of the church alter guild and helped with communion setup. She was a graduate of Carlisle High School class of 1956 and a graduate of Shippensburg University class of 1960 where she earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration.

During Linda's high school years, she worked at F. W. Woolworth and Sons and taught shorthand for the Carlisle Adult Education Program.  After college, she worked for C. H. Masland and Sons and later for the U.S. Army Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks. Linda was a member of the Yellow Breeches Chapter, American Business Women's Association, Carlisle and NARFE Chapter "373", Carlisle. Linda also volunteered at the Carlisle Hospital/Regional Medical Center. She will be missed by her church and her family that she loved dearly.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Orr N. "Mike" Brenneman of Carlisle and  three sons, Kail of San Diego, CA, Keith and wife Cheryl of Mechanicsburg, PA and Kevin and wife Kimberly of Metuchen, NJ;  four grandsons, Cooper and Jack of Mechanicsburg; and Keaton and Kieran of Metuchen, NJ. Linda is also  survived by a niece, Cindy Bloser; two nephews, Scott and Rich Harpe; and also a dear friend of 50 some years, Sandra Maloney.  She was predeceased by her sister Carol.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:00  AM in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 100 E. High St., Carlisle, PA 17013 with the Reverand Lisa Leber officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in the Mt. Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Mt. Holly Springs, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Linda's name to her church.  Visit www.hollingerfuneralhome.com for condolences to the family.