Carl Thomas Hare

Carl Thomas Hare, 75, of Enola, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home. Born February 21, 1947 in Harrisburg; he was the son of the late Harry Herbert and Eva (Santoni) Hare; and preceded in death by sister, Georgetta "Jetta" Hartman; and brother, Gary Hare. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Linda Dempsey Hare; two sons, Chris M. Hare (Christine) and Brian M Hare (Tricia); daughter, Meagan Hirsch (Bruce); 7 grandchildren, Matthew Hare, Olivia Hare, Zachary Hare, Scarlett Hare, Maxwell Hare Jacob Hirsch and Eden Hirsch; step grandson, Christopher Hirsch; he was lovingly raised by his Aunt Mary Ellen "Pat" Kindness and late Uncle Karl Kindness; 2 sisters, Carol Thrush (Dave) and Harriet Paul (Jim); 2 brothers, Greg Hare (Karen) and David Hare (Maria); and numerous nieces and nephews. Carl was a retired PA State Trooper, with 25 years of service and a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of the Vietnam War. Carl was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Rutherford VFWE Post 1213, Enola American Legion Post 751, Mechanicsburg Mens Club and the West Shore Elks Lodge. A Memorial Service will be held 9:30 AM Friday, February 17, 2023 in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A visitation will be from 8:30 AM Friday to the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Ste 270, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neillharrisburg.com for the Hare family.