Shirley Lee Utz

Shirley Lee Utz obituary

Shirley Lee Utz

Shirley Utz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wetzel Funeral Home - Hanover on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Shirley Lee Utz, 77, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, October 27, 2025, at home.

Born May 22, 1948, in Westminster, MD, Shirley was daughter to the late Samuel J. and Mary Anna (Rineman) Gladfelter.

Shirley worked as a warehouse laborer. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the VFW and the American Legion.

Shirley is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Sentz, and Angela Conley and her husband Michael, all of Gettysburg, as well as four grandsons, Colton Sentz and his companion Destinee Bobo, Matthew Sentz, Charles Conley and Owen Conley. Shirley also leaves behind one great-grandson, Kaiden Bobo, and four sisters. Shirley was preceded in death by her brother.

Following cremation, services will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any memorial contributions be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Hanover and Spring Grove, 440 Madison Street, Hanover, PA, 17331, or to the American Cancer Society, where donations can be made online at www.Cancer.org.

Memories and condolences for the family may be shared online at www.wetzelfuneralhome.com.

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