Henry F. Bechtold

Henry F. Bechtold obituary, New Providence, PA

Henry F. Bechtold

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227 West Fourth Street, Quarryville, PA 17566

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11:00 a.m.

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227 West Fourth Street, Quarryville, PA 17566

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Henry Bechtold Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. on Feb. 24, 2026.
Henry F. Bechtold, 78, formerly of New Providence, entered into rest on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Oak Leaf Manor in Millersville. Born in West Willow, he was the son of the late Henry S. and Helen F. (Hildebrand) Bechtold.

Henry was a 1965 graduate of Solanco High School. He farmed on the family farm in New Providence and also worked as a truck driver and machinist for many years. He was a Corvette enthusiast, owning several throughout his life. Henry was a long-time attendee of Wesley Church in Quarryville. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Henry's Memorial Service will take place at Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 227 W. 4th St., Quarryville, PA on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10- 11 a.m. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice, 1120 Welsh Road, North Wales, PA 19454.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services Inc.

227 West Fourth Street, Quarryville, PA 17566

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Mar

14

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services Inc.

227 West Fourth Street, Quarryville, PA 17566

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