Kenneth Gottshall, Jr.

Kenneth E. Gottshall, Jr., 68, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in the Claremont Nursing Home, Carlisle. He was born March 6, 1958, in Carlisle to the late Kenneth E. Gottshall, Sr. and A. Ruth Hershey Gottshall.

Kenny worked for Ahlstrom as a skilled laborer in Mt. Holly Springs for 26 years. He was an avid Penn State football and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Kenny enjoyed listening to heavy metal rock and roll, playing his guitars and riding his motorcycle.

Surviving are his sisters, Denise Gottshall of Carlisle, Charlotte (Warner) Williams of Port Haywood, Virginia, brother Paul Hershey of Mt. Holly Springs, nephew James (Jenn) Gottshall of Carlisle, niece Jennifer Gottshall of Carlisle, and his partner Judy Fisher of Carlisle for 23 years.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 501 N. Baltimore Ave, Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. Visit HollingerFuneralHome.com to offer condolences to the family.