Yvonne G. (Weaver) Bixler, 84, of Hanover, PA, entered into God's eternal care, Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the SpiriTrust Lutheran at Utz Terrace Nursing Center.
Born December 30, 1936 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Weaver and Grace E. (Baumgardner) Shriver. Yvonne was the loving wife of the late Harold "Bix" E. Bixler to whom she was married for 32 years until his passing on December 19, 2010.
Yvonne was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, a life member of the Women of the Hanover Moose Lodge #963, a member of the Hanover VFW Post #2506, and a member of the Hanover Elks Ladies Auxiliary.
Yvonne retired from K-Mart in 1999. She worked for Pathmark for 22 years and was also a school patrol and crossing guard for the Hanover Public School District.
Yvonne enjoyed reading and playing BINGO. She loved animals, Mickey Mouse, and watching the New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, and Washington Wizards.
Yvonne is survived by two daughters, Carolyn E. Markle and husband Joseph of Hanover, PA, and Deanna Nash and husband Bob of Myerstown, PA; a stepdaughter, Joyce Smith and husband Thomas of Hanover, PA; two stepsons, David Bixler and wife Lorraine of Hanover, PA and Franklin Bixler of FL; three grandchildren, Stacy M. Parsons, Nicholas L. Moyer, and Brynn N. O’Donnell; two step-grandchildren, Lynn M. Bixler and David L. Bixler, II; 6 great grandchildren; a brother, H. Thomas Shriver of St. Petersburg, FL; brother-in-law, Wilson E. Bixler of Hanover, PA. She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Weaver; and two step-granddaughters, Rebecca G. Bixler and Francine L. Matthews.
A funeral service to celebrate and remember Yvonne's life will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA with the Rev. Dr. Christopher Suehr officiating. A viewing and time to share memories with the family will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Yvonne’s memory may be made to SpiriTrust Lutheran at Utz Terrace, 2100 Utz Terrace, Hanover, PA 17331, Hoffman Homes for Youth, 815 Orphanage Road, Littlestown, PA 17340, SpiriTrust Lutheran Hospice Program, 188 Leader Heights Road- Suite 1, York, PA 17402.
The Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.
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