Phyllis E. Starner

Phyllis E. Starner, 79, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care Sunday, September 27, 2026, at UPMC Hanover Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Born September 26, 1947, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Charlotte (Miller) Lippy.  Phyllis was the loving wife of James M. Starner, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. 

Phyllis was a graduate of South Western High School, Hanover, PA, and worked as an administrative assistant for the VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove for over 30 years. 

Phyllis was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hanover, PA. 

Phyllis was a member of the Hanover Garden Club.  She enjoyed going to the beach, collecting seashells, and especially spending time with her grandkids, and dog, Minnie.

In addition to her loving husband, James, Phyllis is survived by her children, Angela L. Duttera and husband Jeffrey of Hanover, PA, and Kevin J. Starner and wife Leann of York Springs, PA; three grandchildren, Dillon Duttera, Brady Duttera, and Megan Starner; her sister, Marlene Hemler of Williamsburg, VA; and her dog, Minnie. 

A service to celebrate and remember Phyllis will be held 11AM, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 127 York Street, Hanover, PA, with the Rev. Jason Northridge officiating.  Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, PA.  Visitations and times to share memories with the family will be held from 6-8PM, Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, and from 10-11AM, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Phyllis to the VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove, 440 N. Madison Street, Hanover, PA 17331, or to the York County SPCA, 3159 N Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406.

Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331.  Memories and Condolences can be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com

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