Alice Faye (Barshinger) Watkins

RED LION – Alice Faye (Barshinger) Watkins, 87, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at York View Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the loving wife of the late Nathan A. Watkins.

Born March 12, 1939 in Delta, Faye was a daughter of the late Clarence and Rachel (Neff) Barshinger. After graduating from Red Lion High School in 1957, Faye worked for over 30 years for the PA State Government with the majority of her time as an administrative assistant in the Governor’s office, and also with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Faye was also a member of Aldersgate Church. In her free time, she enjoyed entertaining her friends and family, gardening, puzzles, and her dogs.

Faye is survived by her brother, William Barshinger and his wife Gwen; three nephews, Dirk Markle, Tim Barshinger, and Tony Barshinger; and several great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 12:00 PM on Wednesday November 4, 2026 at Red Lion Zion Church Cemetery, 1155 Felton Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356 with Reverend Stephany Sechrist officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Red Lion Zion Church, 1155 Felton Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356.

Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 1551 Kenneth Road in York is honored to serve the family.