Shirley J. Thoman, 87, of Hanover, PA entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Cross Keys Village.
Born February 1, 1939, in Spring Grove, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Viola (Shenberger) Luckenbaugh.
Shirley was a 1957 graduate of Spring Grove High School. She worked as a cook at the New Oxford High School for 15 years and Freeman Shoe Company for 10 years until it closed in 1988. She then attended the Consolidated School of Business and worked as a customer Service Rep for the former Hanover Direct for 20 years until her retirement.
Shirley was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Hanover, PA
Shirley enjoyed crocheting and took great pride and joy in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Joyce E. Nestor and husband Richard, Jr. of Hanover, PA, and Susan L. Behm and partner Daniel Sterner of Spring Grove, PA, four grandchildren, Brian Behm and wife Joanna, Derek Nestor and wife Alice, Hillary Smith and husband Christopher, and Sara Blecher and husband Drew, five great grandchildren, Benjamin, Theodore, Clara, Hannah and Zoey, and one sister, Katie Sanders. She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Thomas, and one brother, Robert Luckenbaugh.
A service to celebrate and remember Shirley’s life will be held 11 AM, Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, with Rev. Carol McCleary officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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