Gelene M. Nason

Gelene M. Nason, 59, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022, at her home while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born December 18, 1962, in Harrisburg to Rosaline (Shoop) Nason and the late Charles Edwin Nason.
Gelene was a 1981 graduate of Central Dauphin High School. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at PSU. Gelene was a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association. She enjoyed watching Penn State football, NFL games, and professional tennis. Gelene was employed by PHFA and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Her focus was on seniors, people with disabilities, and affordable housing. Gelene enjoyed traveling, event planning, organizing, and decorating. She loved and valued her family and her friends. Gelene said her greatest joys in life were marrying her husband Peter and raising their son Logan.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Peter A. Shirk of Carlisle; one son Logan P. Shirk of Carlisle; one brother, Bradley Nason (wife Cheryl Newburg) of Montoursville; her cousin and best friend, Debra Calhoun; sister-in-law, Jennifer Shirk-Weiss (husband Eric) of Steelton; one brother-in-law, Jon Shirk of Mechanicsburg; two nieces, Amelia and Leah; and two great nieces, Vivian and Clara. In addition to her father, Gelene was preceded in death by one sister, Gwendolyn Lingle.
A celebration of Gelene’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020 West Trindle Road Carlisle, PA 17013. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Gelene to The Bunny People, 6784 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112.
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