Tabitha G. "Tabby" McKinney

Tabitha G. “Tabby” McKinney, born September 17, 1970, of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 23, 2026.

Tabby was the daughter of Terry A. McKinney and Kenneth F. McKinney of Strasburg. She graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School in 1989 and attended the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, where she studied cosmetology.

Tabby worked as a hairdresser in her earlier life and later at The Finishing Touch in Strasburg, and other retail roles. She had a natural eye for decorating and took pride in creating warm, inviting homes wherever she lived. She also had a love for cars, enjoyed listening to rock music, and cherished spending time with her friends and family, especially her fond childhood memories at her Nan’s house.

Tabby had a big heart for animals, especially her beloved dog, Mike.

She is survived by her father, Kenneth F. McKinney of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, and her two daughters, Kylie L. Dickens and Abigale M. Dickens of West Grove, Pennsylvania.

Tabby was preceded in death by her brother, Josh McKinney, her mother, Terry A. McKinney, and her life partner, Joseph M. Dickens Jr.

Friends and family will be received for a time of visitation from 6:30PM to 8:30PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 7 S Decatur St., Strasburg, PA 17579.

She will be remembered for her creativity, her humor, and the love she had for the people in her life. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.