Nancy J. Hoachlander

WEST YORK – Nancy J. (Markle) Hoachlander, 80, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her home. Born October 12, 1940 in West York, a daughter of the late Luther and Edna (Winter) Markle, she was a 1958 graduate of West York High School. Mrs. Hoachlander began her career at Kmart, working there for 25 years; then L.I.U. 12 in York for 28 years and finally in the Sporting Goods Dept. at Walmart. Never one to take it easy, Nancy had spent over 20 years babysitting many children in her West York neighborhood. She could also be found delivering newspapers with her son and family. Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and cherished taking care of her biological kids and all of her neighborhood “kids.” She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church where she had sung in the Choir. Mrs. Hoachlander is survived by a son, Jeffrey L. Hoachlander of York; a daughter, Elizabeth R. Hoachlander of West York; four grandchildren, Joshua, Alysha, Jeffrey and Antoinette; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Charles Markle of York; a sister, Edith Heffner of Biglerville; her “adopted daughter” Cindy Dell; and close nieces, Tammy Hornig and Diane Heffner. Nancy was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Donna Hoachlander and her sister, Doris Henry. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, August 5, 2021 at St. James Lutheran Church, 25 N. Adams Street, York with her pastor, The Rev. Elizabeth Polanzke officiating. A visitation will be held from 12-1:00 PM Thursday at the Church. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LIU #12, 65 Billerbeck St., New Oxford, PA 17350 or to a charity of your choice. Send Condolences at HeffnerCare.com CLICK HERE TO SEND FLOWERS