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Emily D. Simmers 1946-2025

Emily D. Simmers, age 78 of Fayetteville, passed away June 4, 2025 at Paramount Senior Living.

Emily D. Simmers
Emily D. Simmers

She was born December 31, 1946 in Gettysburg to the late Louis and Margaret (Rexroad) Diehl.

Emily is survived by her daughter, Andrea McMaster and husband, Daniel of Gardners; son, Darryl Gotwalt and wife, Kathy of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Brandon Gotwalt and wife, Elizabeth, Kaylan Gruehn and husband, Samuel, Seth McMaster and Trevor McMaster; great-granddaughters, Pippa Gotwalt and Charlotte Gotwalt and niece, Cindy Middleton of Michigan.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville.

At the request of the family, there will be no viewing or service.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9378, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA 17110.

To leave a condolence for the family, please visit the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Emily, please visit the floral store.


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