Naomi H. Bair

Naomi H. Bair, 86, a long-time resident of Hanover, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Discovery Commons in North Port, FL.

Born on Sunday, May 16, 1937 in Littlestown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward Koontz, Sr. and Treva Amelia Krumrine Koontz. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Dale G. Bair, who died in 2009; daughter, Brenda Smith; grandson, Michael Bair; and son-in-law, Richard Smith. Naomi was involved with Cub Scouts and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, where she was participated in many church activities, including the PAL program and the toy workshop.

Survivors include four children, Timothy Bair and his wife, Terri, of Augusta, GA, Edward Bair and his wife, Jana-Lee, of North Port, FL, Dean Bair and his wife, Sarah, of Bloomington, NY, and Connie Mae Bair and her husband, David Mescher, of Trenton, MI; four siblings, Charles (Ike) Koontz, Jr., of Virginia, Mildred Dehoff, of Maryland, Ruth Rucker, and David Koontz, both of Pennsylvania; 15 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 116 York Street in Hanover with The Rev. Steve Ostendorf officiating. A viewing will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Marburg Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.