Linda S. Bernheisel

Linda S. Bernheisel, 76, of Carlisle, died peacefully on her birthday Thursday, July 18, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Pauline (Kuykendall) Killinger, wife of the late Ollie B. Martin, Jr., her first husband and wife of William “Jim” Bernheisel, who is surviving.

Linda was very proud of attaining her GED, which she did after she was widowed at the age of 18 and having two children.

She worked as a waitress at the Deer Lodge in Mt. Holly for several years.

Labeled as the “Catering Queen”, she worked for 21 years at Dickinson College in Food Services. She loved to cook and spent a majority of her life taking care of her family, which was her passion. Linda was a devout wife and mother, giving unconditional love to people and living a selfless life.

She also loved spending time at the beach, gardening and tending to her flowers.

In addition to her husband Jim, Linda is survived by her children: Ollie Martin, III, Shane Martin, his wife, Amy, Julie Davis, her husband, Keith, Jimmy Bernheisel, his wife, Donna, Darrell Bernheisel, his wife, Bridget, Shawn Bernheisel, Bill Bernheisel; her 16 grandchildren; her 12 great grandchildren as well as her sister: Bonnie Gsell.

She was preceded in death by her brothers: Foster, Fred, Ray and Bruce Killinger as well as her sister: Ruth.

Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral service 11:00 am Friday, July 26, 2024 at The Meeting House, 1155 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, where the family will greet friends after 10:00 am prior to the service. A viewing will also be held Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the church. Interment will follow the service Friday in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Linda’s name may be made to: American Cancer Society, PO Box 862, Carnegie, PA 15106.