Darryl L. Sensenig

Darryl L. Sensenig, 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Luke and Helen (Sweigart) Sensenig and the loving husband of Mary Lou (Hess) Sensenig, his high school sweetheart and wife of 64 years.
A graduate of Ephrata High, class of 1957, he played on the championship winning football team that same year. He earned his bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College in 1961 and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He went on to Lehigh University and taught engineering while he earned his master's degree in physics.
He spent his entire career as a physicist in research and development for Armstrong World Industries. While there, Darryl earned many innovation awards, patents, manager awards, was named Principal Scientist for Building Products Operations Manufacturing Engineering and ultimately won the prestigious President's Award for his achievements.
He was a member of Calvary Church for many years and his life verse was Ephesians 2:8-9.
Darryl was very gifted and loved life. He enjoyed music, playing tennis and golf, and skiing trips with family and friends most of all. He spent much of his time restoring their historic home and grist mill, which was built in 1803.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Angela, wife of Robert Shupp; a son, Chad Sensenig, fiancé of Carrie Farmer; a grandson, Ethan, husband of Callah and a great-granddaughter, Lila.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jacqueline Zimmerman.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11 AM, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations in Darryl's memory can be made to Youth Outreach International, 43 Breeze Way, Lancaster, PA 17602.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.