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Charlene Brenner Obituary

YORK Charlene M. (Butcher) Brenner, 76, passed away at 8:37 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at her home with family by her side. She was the wife of the late John E. Brenner, Sr. Born on July 13, 1937, in York, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte (Neff) and Mason Butcher. Mrs. Brenner worked at Tighe Industries for five years and then enjoyed being a homemaker. Charlene leaves to cherish her memory four children, Deborah L. Why and husband, Craig, and John E. Brenner, Jr., all of Felton, Karen S. Naugle and husband, Kevin, and Kenneth M. Brenner, all of York; sisters, Jacqueline Mundis of York, Nancy Trish of Hanover, and Cheryl Ann Fetters of York; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Brenner, Sr.; brothers, Dawson Butcher and Mason Butcher; and a sister, Kathryn Kiser. Mrs. Brenner had expressed an acknowledgement of a special "Thank You! " for help and assistance to friend and personal nurse, Michele D. Russ. The family would like to express their appreciation to Asera Care Hospice for their help and their support of her care. A Celebration of Life Service with family and friends will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc., 822 E. Market St., York PA 17403 to help defray funeral costs.

Published by York Daily Record on Mar. 7, 2014.
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To one of our favorite cousins,we miss you more and more each day.Remembering all the good times we had here in Fl and in York.Know you are with your loved one John again.Till we meet again.Love ya

Barry and Shirley (Neff)Staley

March 7, 2014

Dear Charlene, You treated me like family & you hold a special place in my heart. Pumpkin rolls will always remind me of you, with your quick smile and gentle manner. Rest in Peace my Friend. We'll meet again. ~up the road~

Debra Flynn

March 7, 2014

Mom you will be greatly missed by us,Your great sense of humor, smiles and laughter. Craig misses his daily phone call And I miss your warmth and love. We'll miss and love you forever mom Deb & Craig

Deborah Why

March 7, 2014

Aunt Geese we might not have seen each other for years, but I will still cherish the memory's I had as a child when the whole family would get together at Grandma's house. I know you are in a better place right now and I hope you are drinking a cup of coffee with my dad. RIP hun. You will be missed by family and friends. Donna Brenneman

Donna Brenneman

March 7, 2014

May you rest in peace. Condolences to the family I know aunt geese will truly be missed by all.

Patti Toomey

March 7, 2014

Mom..God I miss you already ,you are not in pain anymore ,I hope dad and u are making a new life in heaven .Love you always and thinking of you forever.RIP MOM

karen naugle

March 7, 2014

March 7, 2014

You will be greatly missed

michele russ

March 7, 2014

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