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Nancy E. Hicks, 91

May 12, 2025

Nancy E. Hicks, 91, passed away at her Willow Street residence on Monday, May 12, 2025. She enjoyed 59 years of marriage with her husband Thomas L. Hicks before he died in 2016.

She was born in Lancaster to the late Luther J. and Ella F. (Smith) Ecklin, grew up on the family “Silver Spring Farm” in Drumore Township, and graduated from Solanco High School.

Nancy had been a wonderful homemaker for her family, and she worked at the former Steinman Hardware, Watt & Shand Department Store, was an artist who touched up blemishes on wedding photos, and lastly did data entry for Armstrong World Industries.

She previously worshipped at Lampeter United Methodist Church where her and Tom sang in the choir. She also occasionally attended Grace Community Church in Willow Street and Rawlinsville Camp Meeting.

Nancy was very people oriented. She knew the names of her neighbors and many in the community. She volunteered for Lancaster Meals-on-Wheels with Tom.

Nancy’s family includes her sons, Thomas E. Hicks, husband of Heather of Lancaster, and Kenneth E. Hicks, husband of Lisa of Manheim, grandchildren, Josh Hicks and Alicia Thompson, step-grandson Jesse Horst, great-grandchildren, Brady Thompson and Alayna Thompson, and her brother Robert Ecklin, husband of Loretta (Stoner) of Corning, NY.

A viewing will take place from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by the funeral at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 7 S. Decatur St, Strasburg, PA 17579. Interment will follow at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, Hellers.

Please omit flowers and kindly consider a contribution in Nancy’s memory to Humane Pennsylvania, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.
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Condolences to the Family

May 30, 2025

We are so very sorry to see your Mom passed away. She was a lovely lady and always good Friend to my Mom, Roberta. Our deepest sympathies. The Mahoney Family

May 20, 2025

My sincere condolences to the entire family and son’s Tommy & Kenny. We lived beside them from the early seventies until 2013 when our parents both had passed away. A fine family, neighbors and good values were the Hicks Family. Many memories of those early days and was a pleasure to been their neighbors. Nancy was very kind, caring, friendly and may she rest in peace and God Bless the entire family.
Kevin Oakwood

May 19, 2025

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Nancy.
Growing up, I lived up the street and was close friends with Kenny. She was like a 2nd mother to me.
That was a time in my life that I have truly cherished and hold dear ito my heart.
Nancy truly was a special woman with a loving, kind spirit. She always had a way of making you feel loved. I will always think of her with fond memories.
Kenny and Tommy, you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Cindy (Rhoads) Kuzma

May 18, 2025

Tommy & Kenny,
I have fond memories of living next to yous, and your Parents. A very Nice and Caring Family…..may your Mother Rest in Peace, and may God Bless you and your Families!
KIRBY OAKWOOD

Visitation: Wednesday, May 21, 2025; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Bachman Snyder & Funeral Home & Crematory; 7 South Decatur Street; Strasburg, PA 17579
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Services: Wednesday, May 21, 2025; 12:00 PM; Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 7 South Decatur Street; Strasburg, PA 17579
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