Brenda L. (Workinger) Descar

Brenda L. (Workinger) Descar, 79, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at York Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph A. Descar with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

Mrs. Descar was born on April 26, 1947 in Dallastown, a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Grace L. (Hildebrand) Workinger. She was a 1965 graduate of Dallastown Area High School. Brenda worked at Mailman’s Department Store, Small Steps Daycare, and retired from Susquehanna Grinding. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dallastown.

Brenda placed family first, finding deep happiness in time spent with those she loved. Her grandchildren were a special source of joy, and she treasured the moments shared with them. She also found pleasure in ceramics, gardening and tending to her flowers. Family holidays, get togethers, card and board games brought laughter and togetherness.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Descar is survived by two daughters, Sherry A. Bish and her companion Bill King of Spring Grove and Terri L. Hartwell of Felton; five grandchildren, Megan Bish and her companion James Kline, Morgan Bish, Rachel and husband Garrett Miller, Taylor Hartwell, Nicholas Hartwell and his companion Alex Seifert; five great grandchildren, Naveah, Kinley, Hudson, Adalynn, Makennon, and a baby boy to be born in January; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Justice; a sister, Beverly Ann Kohler; and two brothers, William and Robert Workinger.

Tribute services and burial will be private. Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion is honored to serve the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116 or to American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.