Pearl E. Dull, 97

November 26, 2016

Pearl E. Dull, 97, of Carlisle, formerly of Millersville, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 26, 2016 Church of God Home in Carlisle. Born in Millersville, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Pearl S. (Shelley) Fares. She was the loving wife of the late J. Witmer Dull who passed away September 18, 1999.
She was a 1936 graduate of East Lampeter High School and went onto graduate from Millersville State Teachers College in 1959 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She worked as an elementary school teacher and reading specialist for the Penn Manor School District for over 27 years, retiring in 1978.
Pearl was a longtime member of Stehman Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher, served as a church board member and lay leader, and attended annual conferences as a delegate representing the church.
She attended the First Church of God in Carlisle.
While residing at the Church of God Home, Carlisle, PA she volunteered in the gift shop. She also enjoyed reading and crocheting.
She is survived by her son, Rev. Ronald E. Dull husband of Miriam L., of Shippensburg, PA; two daughters, Linda L. Seim of Asheville, NC, Kathy A. O’Donnell wife of Robert A. II, of Strasburg; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and a niece, Susan Shank wife of Dennis of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her son, Gerald L. Dull and a brother, Harold Fares.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Stehman Memorial United Methodist Church, 485 Indian Run Rd, Millersville, PA 17551 with Rev. Helen Adams officiating. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pearl’s memory may be made to the Forever Caring Fund at Church of God Home, 801 N. Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 or to the church at the above address.