Compassionate Experts Who Guide Every Step of the Way
Our Caring Staff
We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.
Michelle Reichart
Funeral Director/Pre Need Counselor
Michelle was born and raised in Hanover and recently joined Panebaker Funeral Home. She graduated from Thiel College with a degree in business administration in 1994 and in 1996 she graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Michelle has been a licensed funeral director in Pennsylvania since 1997 and was employed locally as a director for twenty years. IN 2017, she obtained her Maryland mortician license and is also a licensed life insurance agent in Pennsylvania and Maryland. It was during this time that she completed the NFDA Certified Preplanning Consultant Program.
She and her husband, Blane, reside in Hanover and share two sons. In her free time, Michelle enjoys trips to the beach, taking walks, and being outdoors. Her favorite thing to do is attending her son's baseball and football games and spending time with her family.
Michelle Reichart
Funeral Director/Pre Need Counselor
Michelle was born and raised in Hanover and recently joined Panebaker Funeral Home. She graduated from Thiel College with a degree in business administration in 1994 and in 1996 she graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Michelle has been a licensed funeral director in Pennsylvania since 1997 and was employed locally as a director for twenty years. IN 2017, she obtained her Maryland mortician license and is also a licensed life insurance agent in Pennsylvania and Maryland. It was during this time that she completed the NFDA Certified Preplanning Consultant Program.
She and her husband, Blane, reside in Hanover and share two sons. In her free time, Michelle enjoys trips to the beach, taking walks, and being outdoors. Her favorite thing to do is attending her son's baseball and football games and spending time with her family.
Zee Wardle
Restorative Consultant/ Funeral Associate/ Certified Crematory Operator
Zee Wardle is excited to be a new addition to the Panebaker Funeral Home family. She attended Douglass Education Center to study visual makeup effects, where she earned her degree in Specialized Business.
Before working in the funeral business, Zee was a props designer and makeup artist at various playhouses. She is also currently working freelance to create movie props for local film companies. Zee loves being able to channel her passion for makeup into helping families here at Panebaker.
She recently received her cremation operator certificate and lovingly shares her home with her partner and four cats.
Zee Wardle
Restorative Consultant/ Funeral Associate/ Certified Crematory Operator
Zee Wardle is excited to be a new addition to the Panebaker Funeral Home family. She attended Douglass Education Center to study visual makeup effects, where she earned her degree in Specialized Business.
Before working in the funeral business, Zee was a props designer and makeup artist at various playhouses. She is also currently working freelance to create movie props for local film companies. Zee loves being able to channel her passion for makeup into helping families here at Panebaker.
She recently received her cremation operator certificate and lovingly shares her home with her partner and four cats.
Jeffrey A. Spielman
Funeral Associate/ Certified Crematory Operator
Jeff graduated from St. Joseph's Paramedic Institute in 1986 and retired after 25 years of service from Hanover Hospital as Captain of the Advanced Life Support Operations. He continues to have a commitment to the Hanover community, serving on the Penn Twp. Civil Service Commission. A native of Hanover, Jeff and his wife, Shari, are members of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. He has one son, stepdaughter and a grandson. They enjoy traveling in the family motor coach and saltwater fishing.
Jeffrey A. Spielman
Funeral Associate/ Certified Crematory Operator
Jeff graduated from St. Joseph's Paramedic Institute in 1986 and retired after 25 years of service from Hanover Hospital as Captain of the Advanced Life Support Operations. He continues to have a commitment to the Hanover community, serving on the Penn Twp. Civil Service Commission. A native of Hanover, Jeff and his wife, Shari, are members of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. He has one son, stepdaughter and a grandson. They enjoy traveling in the family motor coach and saltwater fishing.
Fred L. Sentz
Funeral Associate/ Certified Crematory Operator
Fred retired from the Borough of Hanover as a Professional Firefighter and EMT in 2015 after more more than 35 years of service and is a life member of Clearview Fire Company and Littlestown Alpha Fire Department. He is a member of The Knights of Columbus McSherrystown Council #2551 as a Third Degree Knight, where he has served on the Board of Directors for several years. He and his wife, Sandie, have a daughter and are members of St. Vincent dePaul Church. His past time is spent hunting, gardening and spending time with his grandson.
Fred L. Sentz
Funeral Associate/ Certified Crematory Operator
Fred retired from the Borough of Hanover as a Professional Firefighter and EMT in 2015 after more more than 35 years of service and is a life member of Clearview Fire Company and Littlestown Alpha Fire Department. He is a member of The Knights of Columbus McSherrystown Council #2551 as a Third Degree Knight, where he has served on the Board of Directors for several years. He and his wife, Sandie, have a daughter and are members of St. Vincent dePaul Church. His past time is spent hunting, gardening and spending time with his grandson.
Joel Hummel
Funeral Associate
Joel grew up in Schuylkill County. He served 28 years in the Marine Corps, both active and reserve. He has served Baptist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations over the past 36 years. Joel, and his wife, Nicole, have lived in Hanover for 15 years where he continues his 18 years of fire service experience with Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
Joel Hummel
Funeral Associate
Joel grew up in Schuylkill County. He served 28 years in the Marine Corps, both active and reserve. He has served Baptist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations over the past 36 years. Joel, and his wife, Nicole, have lived in Hanover for 15 years where he continues his 18 years of fire service experience with Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
Abigail Mingle
Funeral Associate/ Hairdresser
Abigail was born and raised in Lititz, PA and recently relocated to Hanover this October to join Panebaker Funeral Home. She graduated from Manheim Township High School in 2020 and spent the past six years in the retail and service industry. She is excited to channel her passion for supporting families to the funeral industry. She shares her home with her loving partner and four cats.
Abigail Mingle
Funeral Associate/ Hairdresser
Abigail was born and raised in Lititz, PA and recently relocated to Hanover this October to join Panebaker Funeral Home. She graduated from Manheim Township High School in 2020 and spent the past six years in the retail and service industry. She is excited to channel her passion for supporting families to the funeral industry. She shares her home with her loving partner and four cats.
Mark Sweigart
Funeral Associate
Mark is a lifelong resident of the Hanover area, and retired as a Systems Analyst. He and his wife Jan have been married for 45 years and raised two daughters. Both are active in their church, St. Paul's Lutheran in Littlestown. Spare time is spent with his nose in a book, or volunteering at the local food bank.
Mark Sweigart
Funeral Associate
Mark is a lifelong resident of the Hanover area, and retired as a Systems Analyst. He and his wife Jan have been married for 45 years and raised two daughters. Both are active in their church, St. Paul's Lutheran in Littlestown. Spare time is spent with his nose in a book, or volunteering at the local food bank.
Wayne Dohler
Funeral Associate
Wayne was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and moved to Hanover more than 35 years ago. He is married to his wife of more than 39 years, Denise and together they have 4 children and, so far, 4 grandchildren. Wayne has spent over 39 years being a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The majority of his career was spent serving our military family at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Wane is an avid sports enthusiast, mainly baseball, and loves watching sports whenever possible. He also likes spending time with family as well and listening to classic rock.
Wayne Dohler
Funeral Associate
Wayne was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and moved to Hanover more than 35 years ago. He is married to his wife of more than 39 years, Denise and together they have 4 children and, so far, 4 grandchildren. Wayne has spent over 39 years being a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The majority of his career was spent serving our military family at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Wane is an avid sports enthusiast, mainly baseball, and loves watching sports whenever possible. He also likes spending time with family as well and listening to classic rock.
Derek Mostoller
Funeral Associate
Derek was born and raised in Johnstown, PA and moved to Hanover 25 years ago. He has been working as a civil engineer for more than 30 years. Derek is married to his wife of 27 years, Danielle and is the father of one daughter, Delaney. Derek likes spending time outdoors, with family, watching sports, his two dogs and classic cars.
Derek Mostoller
Funeral Associate
Derek was born and raised in Johnstown, PA and moved to Hanover 25 years ago. He has been working as a civil engineer for more than 30 years. Derek is married to his wife of 27 years, Danielle and is the father of one daughter, Delaney. Derek likes spending time outdoors, with family, watching sports, his two dogs and classic cars.