Carla H. Persun, 72, of Mechanicsburg died peacefully on September 8, 2019 at Windber Hospice. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Elaine W. Hershock. Surviving are her husband of more than 40 years, Lloyd R. Persun, daughters, Margaret R. Persun and Sarah E. Persun who is married to Conor J. Mulcahy, grandchildren, Cade E. Mulcahy and Fiona E. Mulcahy, a brother Craig M. Hershock married to Phyllis R. Hershock, a sister, Susan Pearson, and many nieces and nephews. Carla loved family, studying and teaching the Bible and quilting. Artistically talented, she was a very accomplished seamstress and taught art at Brookside Montessori School. She attended Millersville University where she studied sociology. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Enola, following visitation at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Windber Hospice, Chan Soon Shiong Medical Center, 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA 15963. To send messages of condolence, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.