Florence M. Mcalister

Florence M. McAlister, age 87, of Clarksville, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Howard County General Hospital. She was born in Liverpool, PA on September 13, 1935, to the late George Lewis and Irene Maude (Charles) Sweigart.

Florence and her husband Joseph met at a skating rink and later were married on June 30, 1957. She retired from her job at the State Capitol as an administrator for the State of PA. Florence also worked as the head teller for Sherman Dale Bank. She was a girl scout leader, sunday school teacher and lay minister. Other interests included studying the bible, reading, going to the beach, and shopping. Florence also enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, England, and the Caribbean. Most especially it was the time she spent with her family and friends that meant the most to Florence.

She is survived by her daughter Jodi M. Grogl and her husband Max of Clarksville, MD; sisters Mary Latchford of Enola, PA, Mildred Briitcher of New Bloomfield, PA, Barbara Sweigart Seiders of New Bloomfield, PA and Evelyn Goodling of Liverpool, PA. Florence is also survived by her sister-in-law Bonnie McAlister of Shermans Dale, PA and her beloved cat Sox.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2022, at the Shermans Dale United Methodist Church. 50 Windy Hill Rd., Shermans Dale, PA 17090. Viewing will be held at the church on Tuesday from 12:00 PM until service time.  Interment will be at the Youngs United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013. To sign online guestbook, please visit www.HoffmanFH.com.