Jean Elizabeth Spinelli

Jean Elizabeth Spinelli, age 85, of Carlisle, passed Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Cumberland Crossings with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Stockport, Cheshire, United Kingdom November 25, 1929 to the late Isaac Stanley and Elizabeth Brown Peet and was the widow of the late Cedric A. Johnstone.
Jean had retired as an administrative assistant for the Canadian Consulate and was formerly employed by the Wacker Siltronic Corporation of Trappe, PA. She was very involved with the Daughters of the British Empire. Jean enjoyed cross stitching, knitting, sewing, darts, golf, going to the beach and attending the Philadelphia Orchestra. Family was a very important part of Jean's life.
She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Joseph D. Spinelli, Sr. of Carlisle; one son Alastair "Al" Johnstone of Seneca Falls, NY; a daughter Zoe (and husband Paul) Johnstone-Sorgi of Mohnton, PA; four stepsons, Nick F. (and wife Susan) Spinelli of Gettysburg, Pa, Joseph D. (and wife Karen) Spinelli, Jr. of Littleton, CO, Robert C. Spinelli of York and Edward V. (and wife Caroline) Spinelli of Winchester, VA; three stepdaughters, Mary Theresa Bolling of Enterprise, AL, Rosemary Carroll of Lake Havasu, AZ and Elizabeth (and husband Neil) Balmert of San Diego, CA. Also surviving are 24 step-grandchildren and 17 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Hodson; two stepsons, John J. and James L. Spinelli and a stepdaughter Mary Anita Stone.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 85 Marsh Drive, Carlisle, PA with Rev. William C. Forrey as celebrant. Interment will be private. There will be a viewing Thursday, February 12, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church Parrish Activity Center, 85 Marsh Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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