John T. Jones

John T. Jones, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Conestoga View. He was the husband of Mary L. Long Jones with whom he would have celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on July 14, 2020. He was born in Mahanoy City, son of the late John and Edna Taylor Jones. He worked as an assembler at Burnham Corporation for more than 20 years before he retired in 1988. John was a member of Ironville United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during WWII and he enjoyed woodworking, drawing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife, four sons: Robert (Betty) Jones, Homestead, FL; Jarred Jones, (fiance of Angie McKain), Mountville; Mark Jones (fiance of Tammy Stone), Bridgeport, NY; and Brian (Joanna) Reinoehl, Largo, FL. Two daughters: Cheryl Jones (Philip Hinkle), Millersville; and Marie Landis, Gap. Eleven grandchildren: Andrea, Cody, Austin, John, Rachel, Benny, Donnie, Johnna, Brenden, Samantha, and Collin. Twelve great-grandchildren: Ashlee, John, Taylor, Kelsey, Garrett, Julie, Natalie, Jacob, Vicki, Iyanna, Cody, and Oliver. One great-great-granddaughter: Charlee. One brother: Ivor (Elda) Jones, Marietta. Three sisters: Lorraine Brandau, Lancaster; Jeannette Zegley, Carlisle; and Avon (Delmar) Wagner, Newport. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Patricia Baldwin. Three brothers and one sister.

A Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Greg Impink, officiating. Viewing at the cemetery from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Ironville United Methodist Church, 4020 Holly Dr., Columbia, PA 17512 or Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

David M. Roman

David M. Roman, 38, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2020. He was the husband of Marta V. Colon-Roman. He was born in Bronx, NY son of Roman Reyes.

Surviving in addition to his wife, his children: Eva Torres, Genol Torres, Jr. and David Roman, III. Two grandchildren: Genol, III, and Sam Gonzalez.

A Private Service will be held for the family. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

David H. Souders

David H. Souders, 54, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born in Lancaster, son of Mary L. Hersh Souders, Lancaster, and the late Richard L. Souders, Sr.

Surviving in addition to his mother, one son: Jeffrey M. Souders, Lancaster. One granddaughter: Alisa and one granddaughter on the way. Three sisters and one brother. He was preceded in death by an infant son: Keith.

Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Eva L. Landis

Eva L. Landis, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. She was the wife of Jack H. Landis with whom she would have celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on May 20, 2020. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late John N., Sr. and Eva K. McCamant. She worked as an assistant manager for Fashion Bug for 13 years. Eva was a member of First Baptist Church; the Eastern Star, Columbia Chapter #366; and she enjoyed crafting.

Surviving in addition to her husband, one daughter: Lauretta K. Landis, Lancaster. Two brothers: John (Pat) McCamant, Delaware; and Blaine (Chris) McCamant, Elizabethtown. One sister: Julie VanZandt, Landisville.

A Drive-thru Viewing will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Private Interment will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Elva A. Renner

Elva A. Renner, 96, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Luther Acres. She was the wife of the late Paul F. Renner who passed away on August 1, 1999. She was born in Bloomsburg, daughter of the late Clyde C. and Dora Mae Workman Ritter. She was a tube assembler for RCA Corp before her retirement. Elva was a member of St. James Lutheran Church; and the Eastern Star, Donegal Chapter #422. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, word search puzzles, dancing at SunnyBrook Ballroom, her cat, "Tinseltown", and her grand and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons: Dennis W. Renner (companion: Michael Krone), Washington, DC; and Barry L. (Joan M.) Renner, Elkton, MD. Two grandchildren: Andrew L. (Annamaria) Renner and Angela M. Darrenkamp. Three great-grandchildren: Rylan S. and Ethan S. Darrenkamp; and Mia Rosalee Renner. She was preceded in death by one brother: Leonard Ritter. Two sisters: Helen Mosher and Elva's twin: Jean Fisher.

A Drive-thru Viewing will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Private Interment will be in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Luthercare.org Corona Virus Relief. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Gretna F. "Fran" Springer

Gretna F. "Fran" Springer, 96, formerly of Mountville, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Luther Acres. She was born in Woodbury, NJ, daughter of the late Gilbert O. and Gretna M. Weidner Stout. She was the wife of the late Lewis E. Springer for 63 years before he passed away in 2008. Raised in Reading and Manor Township, she was a graduate of Manor High School, and Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing, as a Registered Nurse. Fran was stationed as a nurse at the VA Hospital, Bronx, NY in 1944-45. She also worked in office nursing at the Osteopathic and Lancaster General Hospitals. Prior to her retirement in 1976, she was a nursing supervisor at Columbia Hospital. Fran was a member of Manor Church. She enjoyed oil painting, was formerly active in Girl Scouts, was a former member of the Mountville Welfare Association, and was a feature writer of the Mountville News for the Columbia Newspaper.

Fran is survived by her daughters: Linda Fasnacht wife of Ray Fasnacht, Lancaster; and Shawnee Masse, Clarksville, VA. One granddaughter: Keshia, wife of Daniel Parker, Clarksville, VA. One grandson: Jason Masse, Harrisburg. Two great-grandsons: Michael Masse and Cole Parker. She was preceded in death by one grandson: D.J. Masse. One brother: Gilbert O. Stout, Jr.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date with interment in Mountville Cemetery. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Alden C. "Al" Transue

Alden C. "Al" Transue, 84, of Mountville, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. He was the husband of Merlyn L. Mosemann Transue with whom he would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2020, and with whom he raised four children: Scott, Steve, Brenda, and Dave. He was also blessed with eleven grandchildren and one of his greatest blessings was his 19 great-grandchildren. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Clair and Edith Meyer Transue. Al was an only child who survived Polio while in Junior High School and later went on to play varsity football at McCaskey High School where he graduated in 1954. It was there that he met his wife. He went to work at age 18 to support his family at Armstrong World Industries for 42 years as a lab technician and retired as a purchasing agent in 1994. After Armstrong, he worked part time for over 20 years at the Manheim Auto Auction where he made many new friends. Later in life, long after his personal athletic achievements, those of his children and work career were over, his great-grandchildren provided him with pure joy, laughter, innocence and unconditional love. He moved his family to Mountville when he was 21 years old and was active in the community his entire life. Al was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church for over 50 years; the Mountville Lions Club for over 40 years, where he received the Melvin Jones Humanitarian Award and helped with numerous events over his more than 60 years in the community. In his mid-twenties, he became a key part of the Mountville Youth Programs, coaching both football and baseball. He graciously gave his time and wisdom to help shape and influence young boys who later became fathers and coaches themselves. Al, along with several other men in the community, were instrumental in creating a place where all youngsters could play baseball, helping to carve out a diamond in an old pasture, enabling all young kids to enjoy and learn the game of baseball. Golf was one of his greatest passions, having loved playing with many friends and family. He especially loved his annual trips to Myrtle Beach and the camaraderie with his sons, son-in-law, grandsons, and many close friends. He enriched the lives of many people and had countless friends. Al was an avid card player, with a quick wit and keen eye. He especially loved pinochle and enjoyed his last game only a few days before he passed away. Al was truly a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Due to the current health restrictions, a Celebration of Life Service, honoring Al, will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Anna K. "Toots" Mowrer

Anna K. "Toots" Mowrer, 97, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, of natural causes (non pandemic related), at Paramount Senior Living, Maytown. She was the wife of Richard G. Mowrer with whom she celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on April 26, 2020. She was born in Silver Spring, daughter of the late John and Lizzie Bard Ginter. She was an inspector for Hamilton Watch Company for 18 years before her retirement in 1959. Toots was the oldest member of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir and was a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed word and jigsaw puzzles, board games, her family and friends. She also enjoyed all Philadelphia sports teams and was an avid Penn State fan.

She was preceded in death by one brother: Jerome Ginter.

A Drive-thru Viewing will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. A Private Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, with Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough, officiating. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Concordia Lutheran Church, 3825 Concordia Rd., Columbia, PA 17512. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Bonnie L. Smith

Bonnie L. Smith, 71 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Carlisle, daughter of the late Franklin A. and Viola M. Sheriff Smith. She attended Central Manor Church of God.

Bonnie is survived by three brothers and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her longtime companion: Ed Brubaker; four brothers and two sisters.

A Private Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Hospice and Community Care, or Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Dorothy E. Work

Dorothy E. Work, 97, of Mountville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born in East Lampeter, daughter of the late Willis A. and Ada Mae Snyder Smith. "Evie", that she liked to be called, was raised on a farm in Mountville and loved nature and the outdoors. She worked for many years at Hamilton Watch Company. Later, she moved to Bedford where she attended the Old Church in Bedford village. She loved to have family go with her to church when they visited on the weekends. She loved walking everyday and enjoyed gardening. Evie also ate healthy and looked younger than her age. She would play gin rummy with anyone for hours at a time. Her nieces and nephews have many fond memories of outings with her. Evie was the sweetest lady with a deep faith and had a good sense of humor. Being with family was important to her. Years later she moved back to Mountville where she worshiped at Silver Spring Baptist Church. And then later she resided at Conestoga View, where she loved the hymn sings. Evie loved the old gospel songs and now she can sing in the heavenly chorus with her brother, Lloyd Smith and sisters, Marian Kelshaw and Gladys Brubaker.

A funeral for a Christian is a celebration of a promotion which has already taken place. II Corinthians 5:8 says that, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love endures forever, I Corinthians 16:34.

She is survived by nine nieces and nephews.

The Family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff at Conestoga View and Compassus Hospice for the loving care given to Evie. The Family would also like to thank the staff of the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc. for their compassionate service.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Landisville Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Conestoga View or Compassus Hospice. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Delores E. Baker

Delores E. Baker, 88, formerly of Wrightsville, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. She was born in Columbia, daughter of the late Earl H. and Grace V. Hollinger Baker. Delores worked in the purchasing department at York International Corporation for 37 1/2 years before her retirement in 1988, and was a member of the 25 year club. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; AARP; and the Book Nook at York Hospital. She enjoyed traveling, puzzles, reading, and loved the West. She also enjoyed her cousins' families, watching them grow into young adults.

She is survived by her cousins.

A Private Service and Burial will be held at Bainbridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 340 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Susan M. Buehler

Susan M. Buehler, 62, of West Hempfield Township, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at home. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late James and Doris Boas Buehler. She worked in marketing for the Jay Group; was a 1975 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School; attended the University of Pittsburgh and was a graduate of Temple University. She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and will be lovingly remembered by the Williams-Miller, Crawford, and the Neill families.

The Private Graveside Service and Burial will be held at St. Joseph's New Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Mervin R. Keagy

Mervin R. Keagy, 54, of Manor Township, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at home. He was the partner of Victor A. Felix. Merv was born in Lancaster, son of Vera S. Habecker Keagy and the late Robert J. Keagy. He was self-employed in farming and the produce business. He also worked at Giant, Willow Street and enjoyed working and helping people.

Surviving in addition to his partner and mother, two brothers: Kenneth R. (Vicki L.) Keagy; and N. Ray Keagy. Two sisters: Shirley M. (Michael W.) Williams; and Kathy M. (Gregory T.) Markward.

A Private Service will be held for the family with interment in Habecker Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Bertha P. Schoenherr

Bertha P. Schoenherr, 92, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Pleasant Valley Manor, Stroudsburg. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Schoenherr, who passed away on February 4, 2001. She was born in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Harold and Sickie Hansen Nielsen. She was a Teacher's Aide at Pine Run Elementary School, New Britain. Bertie was a member of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church and enjoyed reading, was a volunteer at the Mountville Library for eleven years and was also an usher at the Fulton Theater.

She is survived by three children: Theodore H. (Sandy) Schoenherr, River Edge, NJ; Richard N. (Cathy) Schoenherr, East Stroudsburg; and Kristin M. (Mark E.) Moritz, Columbia. Five grandchildren: Brian (Stephanie) Schoenherr; Nicholas (Erin) Schoenherr; Alison Schoenherr; Erika Moritz; and Karl Moritz. Two great-grandchildren: Emery and Ella Schoenherr. One sister: Erika Jean Doherty, Tuckaho, NY. She was preceded in death by one brother: Harold Nielsen.

The Family would like to thank everyone at Pleasant Valley Manor for the kindness and compassionate care shown to their family.

The Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Concordia Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Concordia Lutheran Church, 3825 Concordia Rd., Columbia, PA 17512. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Fannie Eckman

Fannie Eckman, 89, of St. John's Herr Estate, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ross C. Eckman who passed away in June of 1999. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late James and Lydia Harman Waltz. Fannie was an avid bowler, and enjoyed helping with the youth bowling at Rocky Springs and Lancaster Lanes. She loved making homemade chicken pot pie dinners for her family, who was most important to her. Fannie enjoyed ironing, the Philadelphia Phillies and playing the lottery.

She is survived by her children: Jean L. (Scott) Gerberich, Wrightsville; Ross C. (Barbara) Eckman, Lancaster; and John J. (Kim) Eckman, Lititz. Four grandchildren: Bonnijean, Barry, Courtney, and Tessa. Four great-grandchildren: Gabrielle, Alexandra, Nataleigh, and Brooklynn. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters.

A Private Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

I. Suzanne Hultzapple

I. Suzanne Hultzapple, 70, of Temple, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, and was the wife of L. Thomas Hultzapple. Suzanne was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late J. Weaver Keene and the late Glorianna Shoemaker Laird. She enjoyed crocheting, playing the piano, cooking for her family, keeping her mind busy with puzzle books and coloring.

Surviving in addition to her husband, her children: Melody S. Ream, Lititz; and Michael "Chris" (Andria) Hultzapple, York. Four grandchildren: Caleb, Adara, Nevaeh, and D'Naya. One brother: Ross (Carol) Keene, Mountville. One sister: Bonnie (Duane) Deardorff, Morristown, TN. She was preceded in death by one son: Brian Ream.

A Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Riverview Burial Park on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Ray M. Uhlig

Ray M. Uhlig, 83, of Manor Township, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. He was the husband of Luella M. Mann Uhlig with whom he celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on September 22, 2019. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Ray M. and Georgie P. McGee Uhlig. Ray was a machinist for Machine Products Co., Lancaster for 40 years before his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and studying nature. He was a member of the Lancaster Bird Club, Lancaster Butterflies and Entomological Club, and the Muhlenberg Botanical Society of Lancaster.

In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by two daughters: Sandra M. (Keith) McMinn, Conowingo, MD; and Karen S. (Lonnie) Fortney, Middletown. Three grandchildren: Walter, Brandon and Samantha. One brother: Fred M. Uhlig, Key West, FL.

A Private Graveside Service and Burial was held at Creswell Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: St. Anne's Retirement Community, Endowment Fund, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Richard L. "Dick" Stone

Richard L. “Dick” Stone, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. He was the husband of Doris J. (Garrity) Stone, with whom he would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in December. Dick was the son of the late Eugene V. and Wilma R. (Parker) Stone and grew up in Salt Lake City, UT. After high school Dick served as a cook for six years in the US Air Force Reserves before serving two years as a missionary in Guatemala through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After returning from his mission work, Dick moved to Pittsburgh where he met his wife, Doris, working in the health-spa business. Together they moved to Lancaster in 1971 to open the Lancaster Health Spa at the Park City Mall, and have lived in the Lancaster and Millersville areas ever since. He enjoyed playing the piano, speaking Spanish, and reading, especially A Course in Miracles, which he read many times.

In addition to his wife, Doris, he is survived by his sons: Richard J. Stone, married to Amy Stone, Lancaster; and Jason J. Stone, Lancaster. He was also blessed with two grandchildren: Samantha and Parker Stone.

A Private Service will be held with a Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Richard T. Bacon

Richard T. Bacon, 75, of West Hempfield Township, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at home. He was the husband of Rosemary Pryer Bacon, with whom he celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on November 23, 2019. He was born in Oceanside, NY, son of the late Mummford and Grace Homan Bacon. Richard worked in public safety in Hempstead, NY. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Vietnam Conflict.

Surviving in addition to his wife, his children: Richard Bacon, Jr.; Kevin Bacon; Anne E. Harsanyi; Jason Bacon; and Justin Bacon. Five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Three brothers. He was preceded in death by three brothers and sisters.

A Private Service will be held for the family with Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Deborah B. "Debbie" Stremmel

Deborah B. "Debbie" Stremmel, 60, of Millersville was called to the Lord April 12th, Easter Sunday. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of Clair Bleacher and the late Ruth Lucas Bleacher, and was raised in Millersville. Debbie and her beloved husband, Richard (Rick), lived in New Jersey, California and Colorado, where she pursued a successful 30 year career in newspapers, returning to the hometown she loved so well.

Debbie never wanted to stop learning, dreamt big and found ways to bring those ambitions to reality. One of her favorite quotes was from Albert Einstein, “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” She thrived on new experiences and finding solutions to challenges.

Always an innovator and early adopter of new technology, one of the many highlights of her career was her 11 years at Recruitment Marketplace, a division of Landon Media Group, a national newspaper sales and marketing company. As General Manager she helped build the division from startup to a nationally recognized source for employer marketing solutions and powered the Creative Excellence Awards to an international stage. A gifted speaker, she was invited to speak on recruitment topics both nationally and internationally.

She was most recently employed as Recruitment Solutions Supervisor for LNP Media Group in Lancaster. Debbie was involved with Central Manor Church of God for many years as a teacher and leader and participated in mission trips and retreats. She taught both youth and adult Bible study and Sunday school. Her call came from her late grandfather, Preston Lucas, who was the beloved Senior Pastor at both Central Manor and Washington Boro churches simultaneously.

More important than her career, however, was her love for her family, friends and poodles, Brooks,Bradshaw, Caly Murphy, and Bailey. She enjoyed spending time with her stepchildren and grandchildren and relished being their “Mimi”. Debbie and her husband spent many happy years camping in their motor-home.

Once you met Debbie you had a friend for life. She attracted people to her with her openness, joy for life, caring for others, and big smile. If you needed a shoulder or helping hand she was there. She touched so many lives. And if you needed a laugh you couldn’t miss hers. For every situation Debbie had a story.

Her courageous fight with cancer spanned 17 years and three different types. Cancer won, but Debbie fought without complaint with the same determination and optimism she brought to everything. Surviving are her loving and devoted husband, Richard S. Stremmel, of 38 years, stepdaughter, Stephanie Stremmel Ruth, and husband, Jeff, and children, Jaryn and Katie; stepson, Kevin Richard Stremmel, and wife, Jessica, and children, Christian, Peyton, Aiden, and Rachel. She also leaves behind her sister, Cindy Bleacher-Haag and numerous nieces and nephews.

Debbie often said she wasn't afraid of dying. She knew she would be here until the Lord called her home. If Debbie had to leave us, there was no more fitting day than Easter, the day of Resurrection. Her legacy is one of service to others and God and love of family and friends.

A Private Service and Burial was held at Masonville Cemetery. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. Due to the corona virus, no public service will be held at this time, however, a Celebration of her Life will be announced at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: the American Cancer Society. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.