Obituary of Cindy S. Brubaker

Cindy S. Brubaker, 55, of Spring Hill Acres, Lebanon, PA, formerly of Manheim and Lancaster, passed peacefully on Thursday afternoon, August 11, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy, PA. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Lois I. Faus Wendler Shaub of Manheim, PA and the late Robert Jack Wendler. A 1974 graduate of Manheim Central High School, Cindy was employed for more than 34 years as an information analyst by Armstrong World Industries. Cindy lived her life to the fullest. Her interests included scuba and deep sea diving in the Caribbean, sailboat racing on the Chesapeake Bay, taking hot air balloon excursions, mountain bike riding, horseback riding, and traveling extensively in the United States and in Europe. She was a former member of the Lancaster Ski Club and was president of the Doberman Rescue of Pennsylvania for 10 years. Cindy also attained a solo airplane pilot's license, was both a Pittsburgh Steelers and Jimmy Buffet fan. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a sister, Jackie L., wife of Randy L. Keeney, of Lititz, PA; nephew, Christopher C. Keeney, of Manheim; a niece, Katie E. Keeney, of Lititz; and a host of valued friends. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Earl J. Shaub. Please visit her care page at www.caringbridge.org/visit/cindybrubaker for information concerning Fight Back for a Cure Benefit Dance Party in honor of Cindy to benefit the American Cancer Society on Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 7-11:00 PM at the Millersville VFW. Also follow her care page for future information about a memorial gathering to be held on the Chesapeake Bay. There will be no viewing. The family requests that flowers please be omitted. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To express a condolence with the family or for additional information, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.