Jill T. Wenrich

Jill T. Wenrich, 63, of Lebanon, PA died December 2, 2025 at Carolyn’s House surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was the widow of George W. Wenrich, to whom she was married 37 years. Born in Lebanon on July 24, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Harold J. Trostle and Nancy S. Trostle of Lebanon. Jill graduated in 1980 from Lebanon High School, 1984 from Lebanon Valley College (B.S. in Music Education), 1997 from the Pennsylvania State University (M. Ed in Curriculum Instruction and 2012 from the Pennsylvania State University, (D. Ed in Educational Administration.) Jill held many positions throughout her lifetime. She was the Director of Music at both Tabor UCC and St. Mark’s UCC in Lebanon, PA She was also the first female director for the Keystone Band of Rehrersburg, PA. Jill’s career in music education began in the Lebanon School District and continued in the Lower Dauphin School District. She continued in education as a principal and then curriculum director for the Mifflinburg Area School District, Mifflinburg and from there moved to the Southwestern School District in Hanover, PA as the Assistant Superintendent. Jill retired from the Jersey Shore Area School District, Jersey Shore, PA as the Superintendent of Schools. Throughout her career, Jill was a music adjudicator for the National Judges Association and most recently the Maryland Marching Band Association. Jill held membership in the VFW Auxiliary, Lebanon, the American Legion Auxiliary, Hummelstown and the Moose, Middletown and the Hershey Italian Lodge. Surviving are her children Chad Eric Wenrich of Lebanon, Christa W. Buchenauer, wife of Joel Buchenauer of Hummelstown; grandchildren Dekiah Joyce Stape, Liam Alexander Wenrich, Niko Atlas Wenrich and Brooklyne Buchenauer; brother Donald J. Trostle, husband of Nancy of Lebanon; niece Emily J. Haldeman and nephew Kyle Trostle and Craig Hocker, her life companion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday December 8, 2025 at Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, 618 E. Main Street, Annville, PA 17003. Viewing will be held from 9:00AM until 10:45 AM. Beginning at 10:45AM there will be an American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Service. Burial will take place in Grand View Memorial Park.

Jill T. Wenrich

July 24, 1962 - December 2, 2025