Jeffrey A. "Jeff"

Holtry

Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Holtry, 73, of New Cumberland, passed away the morning of Saturday, November 7, 2026, at his home, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on November 25, 1952, in Carlisle, PA, a son of the late Herman Leroy and Doris O. (Jones) Holtry, Jr.

Jeff was a 1970 graduate of Shippensburg Senior High School and a 2010 graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College, where he earned his associate’s degree in applied science, industrial maintenance technology. For most of his working life, he was employed by C.H. Masland & Sons as a project engineer. Jeff loved hunting, fishing, and boating. Some of his favorite outdoor places to visit were Raystown Lake, Pine Grove Furnace, and Opossum Lake.

He is survived by his wife, Andrea M. Holtry of New Cumberland; two daughters, Jennifer Holtry and significant other, Steve Dorsey of Harrisburg, and Kristeena of Carlisle; three stepchildren, Mark Opreska and wife Christin of Lebanon, Lynn Ray and husband Chip of Elkton, MD, and Robin Florentin and husband David of Mechanicsburg; 11 grandchildren, Lexxi Holtry, Jazmin and Mya Welsh, Brycen, Parker, and Maddison Dorsey, Matthew Opreska, Grace and Owen Ray, and Ellie and Ava Florentin; two great-grandchildren, Zahkari and Kianii Kellam; two sisters, Sheri Crider and Kathy Miller, both of Shippensburg; sister-in-law, Kim Holtry of Shippensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael L. Holtry.

Celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Jeff’s memory are encouraged to visit their local state park and spend time enjoying the outdoors.