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Cathryne L. Eppleman
Date Of Birth:November 18, 1921
Date Of Death:Saturday, January 21, 2012
Service Date:Viewing: Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 ~ 9:00 PM
at Dugan Funeral Home and
Thursday, January 26, 1:00 ~ 2:00 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Service on Thursday, January 26, 2:00 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Cathryne L. Eppleman, age 90 of Gardners, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle. She was born Friday, November 18, 1921 in Monroe Township, the daughter of the late John D. and Sarah E. Gayman Trimmer.

Cathryne graduated from Northern High School in Dillsburg in 1941. She was retired from Cumberland County Nursing Home. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bendersville, Ladies Auxiliary of Moose of Gettysburg, Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles of Carlisle, VFW of Mt. Holly Springs, Senior Citizens of Biglerville and Jim Thorpe chapter of National Campers and Hikers Assoc. 

Her husband, Charles L. Eppleman died in October of 2010. She is survived by daughters: Patricia Ann Wright of Elliottsburg, Carolyn J. McKenrick of Gardners and son, Allen L. Eppleman of Gardners; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.  She was preceded in death by her son, David G. Eppleman.

Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main St., Bendersville. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 26 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 126 Church Street, Bendersville with Reverend Robert S. McEllroy, III officiating.  Interment will be in Bendersville Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Dugan Funeral Home and on Thursday at the church from 1:00 pm until time of services.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc, 417 Phoenix Drive, Suite A, Chambersburg, PA 17201.


  • From: Frances Bailey
    Location:3510 Enola Road Carlisle

    I was saddened to hear of your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful woman I will be praying for your whole family


  • From: Susan Garner Startzel
    Location:Greenbelt, MD

    Dear Carolyn and Families: I am very saddened to hear of your Mother's passing. May God comfort you and lay His hands upon your heart with warmth during this difficult time. I will continue to keep you and your families in my prayers. Your Mother is a beautiful woman. Keep those wonderful memories in your heart forevermore.


  • From: Tami Stringfellow-Sweger
    Location:Carlisle

    Pat, Carol, and Allen: So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.


  • From: Deb (Whitten) Arnsberger
    Location:Carlisle, PA

    Dear Patty, Carol & Allen, I'm so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. I have so many fond memories of your Mom & Dad while I was growing up in the midst of our "Jim Thorpe family". They were all truly a part of our family, and so many of them are gone now. I loved running into your Mom when she was getting her hair done, the same way my Mom had hers done for years. I used to love going down to help Mom get ready for card night when they all came up to play cards. I miss those times with them. I loved Kay dearly and will miss seeing her. I pray that God will wrap his arms of comfort & healing around you all during your days ahead. Our deepest sympathy, Brian & Deb Arnsberger


  • From: Angela Stackfield-White
    Location:Carlisle

    To Pat, Carolyn & Allen, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My prayers are with each of you at this time. Please contact me if there is anything I can do. God Bless. Angie