Obituaries
Dwight A. Decker, 65
March 22, 2021
Dwight Alan Decker, 65 of Mount Joy, passed away at Hospice and Community Care on March 22, 2021. He was the son of the late David Franklin Decker and Rachel Carson Decker. He was the loving husband to Cindy L. Decker, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.
Dwight graduated from Penn State University and also graduated from HACC’s nursing program before becoming a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. He worked at Harrisburg State Hospital and later Wernersville State Hospital before retiring as Nurse Manager.
Dwight was an avid Penn State fan. He was the loving Pap to his four grandchildren who were the light of his life. “Pap’s Ice Cream Shop” will always be a favorite memory shared between him and his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Cindy, Dwight is survived by his son Dwight A. Decker, Jr. (Jennifer) and their children Lucas and Stella, his daughter Ashley N. Sherk (Joshua) and their children Gavin and Nicolas, his sister Bonnie Davis (Dr. Robert Davis), his brothers Franklin Decker (Carolyn) and David Decker (Mary), and his nephews Mark Decker, Jeffrey Decker, Brandon Davis, and Brent Davis.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made in Dwight’s name to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
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Condolences to the Family
April 06, 2021
My sincere sympathy to the Decker family. He was a very caring person. I truly enjoyed working with Dwight at Harrisburg and Wernersville State Hospital.
Harold E Kratz Jr
April 01, 2021
May God watch over your family at this time of need, Dwight was a good person and easy going and always treated me with respect. Rest easy 🙏🏽
Anthony McKnight
March 29, 2021
I always enjoyed working with Dwight at HSH and WeSH and following him on Facebook Sorry for your loss. He will surely be missed
Val Minnich
March 29, 2021
I am so very sorry to hear of Dwights passing. I had the privilege of knowing and working with Dwight at HSH and also WeSH. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Shirley Sowizral
March 29, 2021
Sam and I had the privilege to have worked with Dwight at Harrisburg State Hospital. He was great to work with. Our deepest Sympathies to his family.
Sam and Laura McElheny
March 29, 2021
I was privileged to work with him at HSH. I will keep the family in thought and prayer at this time of bereavemnt.
Florence Frazier
March 29, 2021
Dwight will be missed by all who knew him.
Sharon Carpenter
March 28, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. I was honored to have worked with him, he had a kind and gentle spirit!
Gerry Kent
March 28, 2021
Dwight was a dear kind person. I worked with him at Harrisburg and Wernersville- a long time. He was a generous soul to all and will be missed.
Andrea Kepler
March 28, 2021
I am so sorry to hear Dwight passed on. I worked for him at WeSH. He was always nice & caring. My condolences to the family. 🙏
Sally Weidman
March 28, 2021
One of he most fantastic,caring persons I had the privilege of working with at HSH and WeSH.Nittany Nation has lost a dedicated and great fan ,indeed. God Bless you Dwight.
March 28, 2021
So sorry to hear of Dwights passing. My condolenences to his family. I worked with him in the nursing office. He was always pleasant and great to work with.
March 28, 2021
I am very sad to hear of his passing. Please accept my condolences.
I enjoyed working with Dwight in the nursing office.
March 28, 2021
God Bless worked together 20 years good man . God Speed.
March 28, 2021
My deepest condolences to Dwights family. Worked with Dwight at Wernersville State Hospital.It was my pleasure to work under Him as Nurse Manager.Always a fair, understanding man! Good ole days….
March 28, 2021
I hadn’t known Dwight a very long time because we worked on different shifts as an Aide when working at Wernersville Hsp but when our paths crossed he was always polite and respectful to all people. David Fredericks
March 28, 2021
Sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Dwight at Wernersville State Hospital for a number of years. He was a terrific guy. Rest in Peace, boss.
March 28, 2021
My most sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Dwight at Wernersville. I enjoyed working with him and harassing him about Penn State during football season (I’m a Michigan fan). Rest easy Dwight
March 28, 2021
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DWIGHT’S PASSING. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND WHOM I SHARED A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES WITH.
JIM Hyland
March 27, 2021
Dear Cindy and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dee Williams
