Lenore D. (Irrgang) Waggoner

      Lenore D. Waggoner, 90, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at her home in Thompsontown.

     Born May 16, 1930, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lenora (Williams) Irrgang.

     She is survived by three sons, John E. Waggoner and wife, Dianne, of Millville, Matthew Rob Waggoner of Thompsontown, and William C. Waggoner of Thompsontown, one brother, John Irrgang, and three grandchildren, Deanna Elizabeth Waggoner, Caitlin Marie Waggoner, and Aleksandr Kovalic.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Waggoner on July 28, 1992, one granddaughter, Kathryn Mae Waggoner on February 26, 1996, one brother, Walter Irrgang, and four sisters, Gloria Baumgardner, Joyce Weyant, Vivian Murray, and Sue Stever.

     Lenore was mainly a homemaker, but also worked in the accessories department in the East Salem Dress Factory, as a secretary in the governor’s office, and as a clerk for Bob Davis.

     She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Thompsontown.

     She liked to read, especially science fiction, and, while she enjoyed watching all football, she was an avid fan of Penn State and Joe Paterno. Earlier in her life, she was a very good tap dancer and considered going to New York City to make dancing her career.

     Her service and interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

     In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make a memorial contribution to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, PO Box 217, Thompsontown, PA 17094 or to a charity that benefits animals.

     Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown, has care of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.

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