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L. Wanda Redding 1928-2024

L. Wanda Redding, 96, formerly of McKnightstown, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 19, 2024 at SpiriTrust Lutheran Retirement Village, Gettysburg, PA.

L. Wanda Redding
L. Wanda Redding

Born May 22, 1928 in Adams County, PA she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Effie (Wetzel) Lochbaum. She was the wife of the late Harry W. Redding who died in 2011.

Mrs. Redding was a member of Flohr’s Lutheran Church, McKnightstown. She worked at the Gettysburg Shoe Factory, as well as Knouse Foods until her retirement. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Wanda is survived by her three sons, Steven A. Redding and his wife Brenda Redding, of Gettysburg, PA, Craig E. Redding and his wife Linda M. Redding, of Gettysburg, PA, Douglas E. Redding and his wife Debra Redding, of Taylors, SC, her eight grandchildren, April, Christopher, Cheryl, Trish, Danielle, Ethan, Dustin, Andrew, ten great grandchildren, Cameron, Taylor, Marcus, Jamall, MiKaila, McKenna, Adeline, Aurora, William, Luna, and seven great great grandchildren, Aiden, Celeste, Caydence, Cyralee, Catana, Jayden, and Jalynn.

She was preceded in death by five sisters, Grace, Ethel, Virginia, Alda, Marie and three brothers, Leroy, Bernard, and Alvin.

Funeral services for Wanda will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Flohr’s Lutheran Church, 595 Flohr’s Church Rd., McKnightstown, PA.

Burial will be in Flohr’s Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday afternoon at the church.

The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements and online condolences may be made at the funeral home’s website.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the SpiriTrust Lutheran Activities Department, 1075 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325.


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