Biography: Mildred Lorraine "Millie" Bankert, age 86, longtime resident of Gettysburg died on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Assisted Living Well Compassionate Care, in Millersville,MD. She was the wife of Dean W. Bankert of Millersville for 64 years.

Mrs. Bankert, daughter of George and Mildred (Hohl) Hartzell was born in Binghamton, NY on May 30, 1937. She was raised in Chester, PA, graduated from Ursinus College, and earned a Master’s degree from McDaniel College. She worked as a science teacher and counselor in Maryland and Pennsylvania and served on various community boards.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Cook (Thomas) of Severna Park Maryland; her son, Randall Bankert (Wendy) of Gettysburg; and her five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Millie is also survived by two sisters, Lois Owen of Parkville, MD and Arlene Pruss of State College,  PA, nieces and nephews.

At Millie’s request there will be no services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Adams County Library System, 140 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.littlesfh.com.