Dawne V. Schwenk

Dawne V. Schwenk, 83, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Shippensburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on June 14, 1942, in Chambersburg, the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Clever) Sailhamer. Dawne married Charles Schwenk in 1968. He preceded her in death in August of 1992.

Dawne worked at the former Masland and Lear Companies for over twenty years, from where she retired. She had a love for dogs and had many throughout her entire life, especially poodles.

Dawne is survived by her son, Donald M. Varner, Jr. and wife Tammy of Shippensburg; a grandson, Kyle L. Varner and wife Ashley of Shippensburg; a granddaughter, Jill L. Danner and husband Erik of Shippensburg; and three great grandchildren, Elyse, Emmalyn, and Luke.

In addition to her parents and spouse, Dawne was preceded in death by her brother, John R. Sailhamer.

Her memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg. Interment will follow in the Parklawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday morning at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmy Swaggert Ministries at 8919 World Ministry Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.