Nancy Learned

YORK Nancy Reigart Learned, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Nancy was the daughter of the late Dr. Paul M. Reigart and Mary G. Reigart of York. She was the loving mother of daughter, Nicole and son-in-law Adrian; and son, Samuel and daughter-in-law Amy; and grandmother to Samuel's children, Abigail and Liam. Nancy is also survived by her sister, Paula and her children Donald with wife Barbara and their 3 children, and Cynthia with husband Craig and their 3 children. Nancy is also survived by many dear friends and her loving companion, Dean Dougherty and his children, Sabina and her two children and Joel, with his wife Irene and their three children. Nancy was a 1957 graduate of William Penn High School and went on to graduate from Elmira College. After spending a year abroad in France, she began her teaching career at Spring Grove High School and later at York Suburban High School. Nancy took a sabbatical to raise her two children and later returned to teach French and Spanish at York Catholic High School for many years before retiring. Growing up, Nancy was always active, dance being her first passion. She studied with the Martha Graham Studio. In her adult years, she took aerobic and kick boxing classes and even tested and obtained a White Belt in Tai Chi in her late 60s! Throughout her life, her summers were enjoyed at a cottage nestled on the banks of the Susquehanna River, along with her family and friends, enjoying swimming, boating, cook-outs, card playing, story-telling, laughing and smiling. Nancy enjoyed life and will be greatly missed and very dearly remembered. Nancy was a lifelong member of the congregation at St. Paul's United Church of Christ. She was active in Bible Study and enjoyed socializing with fellow church members. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 205 W. Main St., Dallastown, PA 17313, with the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Rodkey, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 205 W. Main St., Dallastown, PA 17313. The Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 E. Market St., York, is making the arrangements. http://www.etzweiler.com/