Bonnie Dechert Obituary
Born in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late Leonard L. and Ann L. (Duffy) Meyer. Bonnie was an LPN for 51 years. She worked at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Pleasant View Nursing Home, was a travel nurse in Lemoyne and then worked at Cedar Haven in the dementia ward. Bonnie enjoyed being with her grandchildren, watching tv, disco music and listening to her favorite song "The Love Shack" by the B-52's. She raised seahorses in her aquarium and will be missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her husband Paul, she is survived by two sons Derek Boehler and wife Taryn, Kevin Dechert and wife Deanna, Diane, wife of Brent Blandino, and Tiffany, wife of Leon Simmons; eight grandchildren Alexander, Eden, Audrey, Kaleb, Brianna, Alexis, Ariana, and Aurora; brother Scott Maier; four sisters Dawn Meyer, Nicole Meyer, Jennifer Meyer, and Cynthia Seibert and wife Donna Lash.
Graveside services will be held Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11AM from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A procession will be forming at 10AM at Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 618 E. Main St., Annville. We will be leaving promptly at 10:15AM from the funeral home.
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PA Capitol Region Nurse Nurse Honor Guard
December 12, 2025
Sincere condolences and heartfelt gratitude for Bonnie's faithful service to the nursing profession.
Respectfully,
PA Capitol Region Nurse Honor Guard
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December 11, 2025
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