Verna E. Wentz
d. January 11, 2022
Verna E. Wentz
Verna E. Stambaugh Wentz, 89, of Hanover, peacefully entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Providence Place Senior Living of Dover.
Born on Wednesday, December 7, 1932 in Harney, MD, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Ruth Ohler Stambaugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, William H. Wentz, who died in 2018; a brother, Charles E. “Bud” Stambaugh; and three sisters, Mildred Rummel, Lucille Zepp and Janice Myers. Verna was a 1950 graduate of Spring Grove High School and was a longtime employee of Sears, with more than 30 years of service. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, where she was active with the tape ministry and served as a Cub Scout Den Mother for several years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and providing for them, gardening and cooking.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth A. Wentz and his wife, Debra, of East Berlin; a daughter, Kimberly D. Markey and her husband, Robin, of Etters; a granddaughter, Allison of Bangor, ME; and a large extended family.
A private service will be held with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 116 York Street, Hanover, PA 17331 or to Grane Hospice, 1010 Plymouth Road – Suite D, York, PA 17402.
Born on Wednesday, December 7, 1932 in Harney, MD, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Ruth Ohler Stambaugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, William H. Wentz, who died in 2018; a brother, Charles E. “Bud” Stambaugh; and three sisters, Mildred Rummel, Lucille Zepp and Janice Myers. Verna was a 1950 graduate of Spring Grove High School and was a longtime employee of Sears, with more than 30 years of service. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, where she was active with the tape ministry and served as a Cub Scout Den Mother for several years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and providing for them, gardening and cooking.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth A. Wentz and his wife, Debra, of East Berlin; a daughter, Kimberly D. Markey and her husband, Robin, of Etters; a granddaughter, Allison of Bangor, ME; and a large extended family.
A private service will be held with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 116 York Street, Hanover, PA 17331 or to Grane Hospice, 1010 Plymouth Road – Suite D, York, PA 17402.
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