Roger Dean Gardner

Roger Dean Gardner obituary, York Springs, PA

Roger Dean Gardner

Roger Gardner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. - West York on Feb. 3, 2026.
Roger Dean Gardner, 68, entered into rest Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home in York Springs.

Roger was born September 9, 1957, son of the late Benjamin and Marion (Moser) Gardner of York Springs.

Roger is survived by his son, Jason D. Gardner of Abbottstown, brothers Ben, Mike, Mitch, Jerry, and Randy, and sister Patricia Bream. Roger loved his 3 grandsons Chase, Xander, and Blake deeply.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his brother Rick Gardner.

He enjoyed antiques, hunting, fishing, drives through the mountains, and mowing grass. Roger was a lifetime member of the New Oxford Social Club and also a member of the Williams Grove Historical Engine Association for 45+ years.

There will be a memorial held for Roger on Saturday 2/7 at 1pm at New Era Restaurant in Abbottstown.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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