Mrs. Shirley Ann (Buhrman) Gleckler, 79, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday evening, October 7, 2026, in her home, following an 8-year battle with cancer.
Born May 25, 1947 in Sabillasville, MD, she was the daughter of the late David William “Bill” and Mary (Muck) Buhrman.
Shirley graduated from Thurmont High School with the Class of 1965.
She and her husband, the late Ronald A. Gleckler, were married in 1967. Ronald died in July 2005.
Shirley worked at Victor Cullen, where she met her husband. She later worked at Von Hoffman Graphics in Frederick, MD and retired in 2008.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, desserts and traveling. Shirley will be happy to be reunited with her late brother and family who preceded her in death. She was very grateful for the love and support of her cousins during her cancer battle.
She is survived by two children, David W. Gleckler and Jennifer M. Gleckler, both of Waynesboro; one granddaughter, Jessica Woodring; and many extended family members.
She was the last of her immediate family.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, David Buhrman.
Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or The Antietam Humane Society, 8513 Lyons Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268.
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, PA is handling the arrangements.
