It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the death of Cynthia Bard Hollinger on October 12, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Ruth E. (Koser) Bard. Cynthia was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. She dedicated part of her life to nurturing and inspiring the young minds of countless students as a Manheim Township High School Spanish teacher. Her passion for teaching extended beyond the classroom, as she instilled in her students not only a love for the Spanish language but also an appreciation for the diverse cultures it encompassed. She once co-led students on a two-week tour of Spain. When on sabbatical to raise her young son, Cynthia volunteered at (the former) St. Joseph's Hospital, and later worked there as Volunteer Director. Subsequently, she was employed for twenty-one years at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. There she coordinated four hundred volunteers of diverse ages, and planned yearly, formal Recognition Dinners, where tables were festooned with beautiful flowers and the evening was filled with laughter and entertainment. Because she played the flute in the Conestoga Valley High School band, she was able to join it marching at the New York World's Fair, and later, she clanged the cymbals in the Millersville University marching band! Inspired by her father, she, too, was involved in Scouting, and led a Cadet troop of girls during both high school and college. Cynthia found solace in the simple beauty of nature. She had an affection for birds, and enjoyed feeding and watching them. But, it was the turtle that inspired her motto: "Behold the turtle. She lives in a secure shell and does not need to be vulnerable, but, if she wants to get anywhere, she must take a chance and stick out her neck!" For Cynthia, "Family is everything"; she appreciated her parents' efforts in making her childhood fun and memorable: tent camping and beach trips to Ocean City, N. J., as well as youth activities in the Lancaster Church of the Brethren. She had loyal friends, who supported her through the Covid pandemic and her last years of illness. Above all, Cindy's greatest joys were her cherished grandchildren. She was a doting grandmother, showering them with boundless love, and creating countless precious memories with them. Cynthia is survived by her loving son, Michael D. Hollinger; her grandchildren Julia Anne and Joshua Michael Hollinger and their mother Stefanie; her siblings Linda Bard Koch (Tom) and Jeffrey K. Bard (Nancy). Cynthia is preceded in death by her brother W. Cliff Bard, Jr. (Ann). As we say goodbye to Cindy, we know that she has entered into eternal rest, but we will miss her beautiful self, and will always love her immensely. "..Maybe death isn't darkness, after all, but so much Light wrapping itself around us…"–Mary Oliver