Michele Lemmon

Michele M. Lemmon, 54, of Shippensburg, passed away December 3, 2025, at her home.

Born June 5, 1971, in Harrisburg, she is the daughter of Irvin and Gaye (Barilla) Turpin.

Michele was a 1989 graduate of Middletown High School and a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s degree in theology. She was most recently employed by Ritner Steel in Carlisle as a Project Manager.

She served as the secretary for both the Newville Lions Club and the Cumberland Valley Tractor Pullers. She was a member of the Ridge Covenant Brethren Church in Newville, where she attended mission trips and assisted many events catering in the kitchen there. She had a talent for catering- both cooking and baking.

Michele also enjoyed reading, crafting and gardening. She volunteered in her community and surrounding areas. She touched many people’s lives with her personality and unwavering drive to serve others.

In addition to her parents, Michele is survived by her husband, Bruce Lemmon; daughter, Emily Heaster and son, Joshua Heaster; Stepchildren; Gracie Lemmon and Luke Lemmon

A funeral service will be held on Friday December 12, 2025, at The Meeting House- Carlisle Campus, 1155 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015 at 12pm. There will be a visitation from 10am until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Middletown Cemetery, 675 N. Spring St. Middletown, PA 17057.