M. Veanna Baxter

M. Veanna Baxter, 89, of Honey Brook, died Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Tel Hai Retirement Community. Her husband, Harry R. “Red” Baxter, survives.

Born in Goodville, she was the daughter of the late John G, and Margaret (Rhodes) Horst.

She graduated from Millersville University and then received her Masters’ Degree from WCU.

Veanna was a librarian for the Conestoga Valley School District. When she retired, she continued working part time as an online professor for Mansfield University. She had served as the president of Pennsylvania Librarians and was a past Worthy Matron for the Eastern Star.

She was a member of Mt. Culmen E. C. Church and had directed the choir. She also directed the choir and bell choir at Bridgeville Church until she retired at age 79.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children: Catherine L. married to E. Nicholas Yoder, Lancaster Gregory L. married to Donna (Shirk) Baxter, New Holland, Robert A. married to Diane (Levy) Baxter, New Jersey, Theodore R. married to Susan (Good) Baxter, Newmanstown, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three siblings: Jane Hartman, Lamar Horst, and Julia Reed.

Her memorial service will be held at the Bridgeville E. C. Church, 5971 Division Highway, Narvon, PA on Thursday, November 19th at 11:00 A.M. with Pastors Mike Sigman and Tanner Cosgrove officiating. Interment will be in Bridgeville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.groffeckenroth.com