Frances J. (Boldosser) Stoner, 83, of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, in ManorCare Health Services, Carlisle. She was born on Tuesday, December 21, 1926, in Newville, and was the daughter of the late Russel J. and Daisy (Diller) Boldosser.

Frances graduated from Carlisle High School in 1944. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed making ceramics and gardening. She was a member of the PA Society of Farm Women Group 17-Cumberland County. Frances was a former member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Carlisle.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Marlin L. Stoner, a son, Donald R. (and his wife, Dixie) Stoner of Mechanicsburg, two daughters; Kathy A. (and her husband, Larry) Burkett of Mt. Holly Springs and Lisa M. (and her husband, John) Middendorf of Dillsburg, five grandchildren; Cory, Brett, Carla, Sarah and Caroline, one great-granddaughter and astep-uncle, William Boldosser of Newville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010, in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Lewis Splain officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Monroe Twp. A viewing will be held on Friday from 1 p.m. until time of services.