Lois Elaine Baumgardner

Lois Elaine (Bosserman) Baumgardner, 98, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2026. She was loved by many and will be missed sorely.

Lois was born to the late David and Margie (Wrights) Bosserman. 

She married her late husband, John H. Baumgardner on January 25th, 1947. They spent many wonderful years together making memories with their children.

Lois is survived by her children, Richard Baumgardner of New Oxford, Steven (Valetta) Baumgardner of Codorus, Nancy (William) Geisler of East Berlin, Joan (Melvin) Miller of Spring Grove, and Carol (Marty) Zinn of Spring Grove, 7 Grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and her special loved nephew John Lippy. 

She was pre-deceased by her Husband John Baumgardner, her parents, her son Dennis Baumgardner, two daughters in law, Patricia and Barbara Baumgardner, and her great-granddaughter. 

Lois loved visits with family and friends. She enjoyed vacations in the western United States, time spent at the Rohrbaughs cabin in the mountains, playing games, and quilting.

She was a long time member of Saint Paul`s (Dubs) UCC. She taught Sunday school, was a member of lay life and work, and loved volunteering in the kitchen at sales and events. 

Lois lived her life reflecting God`s love and will now spend eternity wrapped in his arms. 

A visitation memorial service will be held at St. Paul`s (Dubs) UCC on Friday, November 20th, with the visitation starting at 10 a:m and the service following at 11 a:m. Her burial in the church cemetery will follow with a small graveside service. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to St Paul`s (Dubs) UCC Church, VNA Hospice of Hanover, or the Concordia Spiritrust Lutheran Home. 

Panebaker Funeral Home will be handling Lois`s arrangements.