Carl E. Galas Galasinski of Carrier Mills

Carl E. Galas Galasinski, age 79, of Carrier Mills, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at his home and with family at his side.

Carl was born on Dec. 26, 1941 in Chicago to Edward and Eleanor Wisniewski Galasinski. He was married to the former Linda Pyle and she preceded him in death on June 27, 2000.

Carl was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Harrisburg. He was also a member of the Carrier Mills American Legion and was retired from the Xerox Corp.

Carl is survived by his daughters, Catherine Galas of Tinley Park, Illinois and Crystal (Jeff) Hefner of Harrisburg, Illinois; his son, Russell Bishop of Harrisburg; a sister, Christine (Martin) Helleran of Lemont, Illinois; and two grandchildren, Brea (Drew) Grabbe and Dylan Hefner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters.

The funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Harrisburg, with Father Christian Iwuagwu celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial, with military rites, will follow in the Salem Cemetery in Carrier Mills.

Friends may call at the Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Carrier Mills from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.

For those who wish, memorials in Carl's name can be directed to the Salem Cemetery. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

For the safety of all attending, the wearing of face masks and the practice of social distancing will be required.