Barbara Ann Kottmyer

Barbara Ann (Ilgenfritz) Kottmyer, 81, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at Inners Creek Nursing & Rehab. She was the loving wife of Terry Edward Kottmyer, with whom she shared 40 years together, including 8 years of marriage. The couple wed on May 8, 2018.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Grace Lutheran Church of York, 150 Jefferson Ave, York with Certified Celebrant Allison R. Duke officiating the service. Burial will be private at Mt. Rose Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is honored to serve the family.

Born February 22, 1945 in York, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Doris C. (Shepp) Ilgenfritz. During her career she worked many years at The Bon-Ton before her retirement in 2019. She continued to work part time at Hallmark. In her free time, she enjoyed camping, music, gardening, the beach and sea turtles. She also loved to decorate for Christmas and collect items from Hallmark.

In addition to her husband, Barbara is survived by two sons, Brian Weitkamp and his wife, Vicky of Gettysburg and Michael Weitkamp and his companion, Lisa of Etters; a step-daughter, Ann Strine of York; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth A. Newman and a step-daughter, Shelle L. Cummings.

Memorial contributions in memory of Barbara may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011.