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Veloria Jean “Doid” (Kendall) Gunder 1943-2026

Mrs. Veloria Jean “Doid” (Kendall) Gunder, 83, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at The Leland of Laurel Run, Waynesboro.

Veloria Jean “Doid” (Kendall) Gunder
Veloria Jean “Doid” (Kendall) Gunder

Born June 21, 1943 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Walter L. and Virginia A. (Wagaman) Kendall. She was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area.

Mrs. Gunder graduated from Quincy High School with the Class of 1961.

She and her husband of over 64 years, Robert J. “Bob” Gunder, were married on April 27, 1962.

Mrs. Gunder worked in finance for several companies in the local area. She was last employed as an accounting technician at Fort Ritchie in Cascade, MD.

She was a member of the Waynesboro Seventh Day Adventist Church, where she served as treasurer for many years.

Mrs. Gunder was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who cherished the time spent with her family, including babysitting many of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed birdwatching, puzzles and cross stitch.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Tina Huff of Hanover, PA, Chris Gunder (Kristin) of Waynesboro and R. Corey Gunder (Danielle) of Waynesboro; seven grandchildren, Marcus, Tia, Kalyssa, Korynne, Bryant, Kamylle and Jayden; two great-grandchildren, Lucas and Myra; one brother, Jack Kendall of Waynesboro; and many extended family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Daren Gunder.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, PA with Pastor John Rengifo officiating. 

Burial will be private in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services, Tuesday afternoon, in the funeral home.


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