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Cynthia J. Taylor, 77, Orrtanna, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 at the York Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born Oct. 12, 1949, in Belleville, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Harshbarger) Stayrook. Cynthia's husband Edwin John Taylor died in 2016.
Cynthia graduated from Belleville Mennonite School in 1967. She faithfully served First Baptist Church in Gettysburg for almost 50 years and enjoyed Bible study with her good friends Joy and Lisa. Besides being a homemaker, she previously worked at Hugh B. McMeen's in Lewistown, was a baker at Chilcoat's restaurant in Reedsville, and later worked as kitchen manager at Civil-La-Tea in Gettysburg. She loved gardening, caring for her chickens and other animals, and was always adding creative touches to her home. She loved a good cup of tea and had a gift for turning a meal into something special. She was known for her faith in God, her independent spirit, and her sense of humor.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by a daughter, Heidi Taylor of Lancaster, a granddaughter, Shania Cook, a sister, Sandra Stayrook, a brother Robert Stayrook, a great-grandson, Leonardo LaPlant, many nieces and nephews, and her pets Tiger Lily, Precious, and Henny Penny.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Tina (Taylor) Cook and a sister, Sharon (Stayrook) Weaver.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 14 from First Baptist Church in Gettysburg, with the Rev. Carl Harris officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Fort Indiantown Gap Military Cemetery, Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to First Baptist Church. Online obituary and condolences available at monahanfuneralhome.com.