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Brenda Kay Ringler, 73
December 25, 2025
Brenda Kay Ringler, 73, of Lititz, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Cletus and Phyllis (Deckert) Forney. She was married 20 years to Aaron Ringler.
Brenda, also affectionately referred to as Nana by her grandchildren, was a graduate of Warwick High School and obtained her CNA certificate. She worked as a phlebotomist for the Heart of Lancaster and Ephrata Community Hospital. In her younger years, Brenda enjoyed running and completed multiple marathons. She enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, shopping, and dancing. Brenda loved to cook and spend time with her family at gatherings.
In addition to her husband, Brenda is survived by 3 children: Brian Bortner (Kimberly), Melissa Rhoads (Justin), and Ashly Turriziani (Michael); 2 stepchildren: Sonja and Shannon Ringler; 8 grandchildren: Logan and Brianna Bortner, Kole and Elisa Rankin, Brandon Morrison, Boden and Octavian Kanter, and Samarah Pasley; and brother Scott Forney. She was predeceased by her brother Thomas Forney.
The family will receive guests from 1:30-2:30 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 127 S Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543. A service will be held at 2:30 PM.
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Condolences to the Family
December 31, 2025
The Forneys were neighbors when I was growing up. Many memories of Flashlight tag, waiting in the cold for the school bus, hanging out on the swings in my yard, kickball, etc. with Brenda and Scott deepest sympathies to the family
Bev Brown Hershey
December 30, 2025
Brenda I will always cherish the memories we shared together. I will always hold them close to my heart.
Love U My Friend 🧡
Kimmy Thompson
December 30, 2025
We send our deepest sympathies to Brian, Kim and family. Our prayers and thoughts go with you as you grieve the loss of your mother, mother in law, and grandmother. May Gods love and comfort be with all of you. Fran and Keith Sangrey
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- 127 S. Broad Street
- Lititz, PA 17543
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