Mary E. Hefflefinger, 83, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle. She was born on November 21, 1935 in Newville and was a daughter of the late Harry Whistler, Sr. and Zella Mae (Hockenberry) Whistler.

Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, cooking, cleaning, flowers, gardening and taking care of her home and family. She was a member of Plainfield First Church of God.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Wayne R. Hefflefinger, one daughter, Sondra L. (husband, Michael) Jumper of Boiling Springs, one son, Rodger L. Hefflefinger of Carlisle, three grandchildren; Nathaniel Jumper and Eric and Amanda Hefflefinger, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by three brothers; Edgar Whistler, Sr., Marlin Whistler and Harry "Junior" Whistler, Jr. and two sisters; Thurma Smith and Ruth McElwee.

A visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle with Pastor Don Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. www.Since1853.com