Justina M. Sechrist, 24, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on December 26, 1991 in Harrisburg, and is the daughter of Carl D. and Christina J. (Zarichansky) Sechrist.

Justina was a 2010 graduate of Big Spring High School, Newville, where she participated in the school choir, swim team, and theater. She earned a Bachelor's degree in History and Anthropology from Mansfield University and was currently working on her second Bachelor's degree at Mansfield in Vocal Performance. She was a member of concert choir, festival chorus, chamber singers and performed in various stage performances. Justina was currently working for the Heinz History Center - Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historical Village as a historical interpreter. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Carlisle where she was also a cantor. Singing was Justina's passion and she touched everyone with her gift. She was constantly busy with everything from aquatics instruction and coaching to her volunteer work with the Huntsdale Fireman's Fair, the WWII 457th Bomb Group Association, and the re-enactment of the Burning of Chambersburg.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Cameron D. Sechrist of Carlisle and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her grandparents and one uncle, John Zarichansky, who died Aug. 29, 2015.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 85 Marsh Dr, Carlisle, with Rev. Don Bender officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's New Catholic Cemetery, North Middleton Twp. A viewing will be at St. Patrick's Activity Center, Marsh Dr. on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:45 p.m. and on Friday in the church narthex from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. Flowers are welcome or memorial gifts in Justina's name may be made to St. Patrick Catholic School, 152 E. Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA 17013.