Brenda K. Caler

Brenda K. Caler, 59, of Hanover, passed away peacefully following a five year battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on Wednesday, September 14, 1960 in Hanover, she was a daughter of the late Francis H. Leonard and Doris F. (Staub) Leonard. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Philip L. Leonard.

A 1978 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, Brenda was employed at UTZ Quality Foods and had previously worked at Snyder’s of Hanover. She enjoyed many activities such as reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Brenda was actively involved with her daughters’ extra-curricular activities, such as Girl Scouts, band, and cheerleading. Also, Brenda was a proud member of the Happy Hooters Relay for Life Team of Hanover.

Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Daniel J. Caler of Hanover; two daughters, Sarah F. Wadsworth and her husband, Alan J. Wadsworth, of Harrisburg and Rachel J. Caler of Hanover; one grandson, Luke; two sisters, Anne L. Shelleman and her husband, Robert, of Hanover and Kerry E. Lawver and her husband, Ricky, of Gettysburg; one brother, Ronald J. Leonard and his wife, Julie, of Centerfield, UT; and numerous extended family members.

A memorial service will be held at 10 AM Friday, June 11, 2021 at Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc., 311 Broadway, Hanover. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the funeral home.

In compliance with health and public safety directives during this time, masks must be worn and those in attendance must be socially distanced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Brenda’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Hanover-Team Happy Hooters.