Nancy Stricker

NEWPORT - Nancy E. (Brandt) Stricker, 78, of Lemoyne, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sibling, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Holy Spirit Hospital. Nancy was born on October 21, 1947 in Harrisburg to the late Earl E. and Doris (Seeger) Brandt.
Surviving are her sons, Robert E. Stricker Brandt (Vivian) and Timothy E. Stricker; granddaughters, Gweiling C. Brandt and Lillian A. Stricker; grandsons, Anthony M. Stricker (Karlie), Nicholas M. Stricker, Taisan C. Brandt, Lewsan C. Brandt, Huangsan C. Brandt, Tiensan C. Brandt, and Dawson L. Stricker; great-grandsons Lucas A. Stricker and Leighton M. Stricker; brother Steven E. Brandt (Cheryl), Sista #2 Debra E. Hockenberry (Steven), Sista #3 Trudy E. Gill (Gary), and Sista #4 Judy E. Miller (Dan); as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Michael J. Stricker.
She had many jobs over her lifespan, most notably spending considerable time at Beachley-Hardy Seed Co and Sprint Nextel, where she worked nearly a decade and earned the endearing nickname of "spicy Nancy." She also earned partial retirement by working almost 9 years for the State of PA. Nancy was a 1965 graduate of Newport High School and a member of Mt. Olivet Church of the Brethren. Her hobbies included crafts, board games, cards, and backgammon, often played with her close friend Terry.
She had a deep love for animals, especially elephants and her beloved boxer dog, Molly. Nancy was a travel enthusiast, having journeyed as far as Thailand, Nova Scotia, and Alaska, and looked forward annually to a "Sista Trip" to Ocean City, Maryland. With that, she had a love of the ocean, going on whale watching excursions, and was happy to just listen to the waves crashing on the shore.
In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and scattered at sea during a future ceremony, with attendance limited to family members. Arrangements for cremation were made through David Myers Funeral Home, Newport, PA. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on December 28, 2025, with a soft start and greeting at 11AM at The Facktory, 101 Chestnut St., Liverpool, PA 17045. The service will be open to family and friends of Nancy.
Please consider contributing to cleaning up the ocean in her memory at: The Ocean Cleanup Project www.theoceancleanup.com/donate
After you donate, please share a screen capture of your "donation in memory" announcement to the David Myers Funeral Home Facebook Page or send to: Robert Brandt, at: trebeddy2@hotmail.com.