Gwendolyn A. (Ferree) Wise

Gwendolyn A. (Ferree) Wise, 84, of Dallastown, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at her home. She was the wife of Chester F. Wise whom she married 63 years ago on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1963.

Viewings will be held from 6-8:00 PM Friday and 2-3:00 PM Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion. A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. with Pastor Brenda Enders and Pastor Lou Ann Jones officiating. Immediately following the Tribute Service a reception will be held at St. John’s Blymire’s UCC, 1009 Blymire Rd., Dallastown. Burial will be private in Red Lion Cemetery.

Mrs. Wise was born on January 21, 1942 in Spry, a daughter of the late Wilson L. and Estella M.E. (Smeltzer) Ferree. She was a 1959 graduate of William Penn Senior High School and currently served as Secretary for the Class of ’59 Reunion. Mrs. Wise had worked for First National Bank, Southern PA Bank, and in the office at the York Township building. Gwen was a social person and enjoyed being active in card clubs, bowling leagues at Colony Park Lanes, and York County Senior Games. She was a member of York Power Squadron, Conewago Canoe Club, and St. John’s Blymire’s UCC Church. When at home, Gwen loved sewing. She was a talented seamstress who made wedding gowns and other pieces. Gwen also crafted prize winning counted cross stitch patterns.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Wise is survived by her son, Matthew D. and wife Denise Wise of Jacobus; her daughter, Cindy L. Ness and her fiancé Gary Swope of Stewartstown; four grandchildren, Jade and husband Andrew Foust, Erica and husband Jordan Hykes, William and wife Callie Wise, and Carrie Ness; four great grandchildren, Harper and Paxton Foust and Thompson and Jesse Hykes; a sister, Cheryl Keener of Jacobus; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Ferree.

The Wise family would like to thank Deanie Taylor King Personalized Home Care and Tobi Parrish, as well as, Hospice & Community Care for their compassion and loving care during Gwen’s illness.

Memorial contributions in memory of Gwen may be made to St. John’s Blymire’s UCC Church and in the check memo line please note Red Brick Chapel Fund, 1009 Blymire Road, Dallastown, PA 17313.