Nancy L. Pala DOVER – Nancy L. (Hinkel) Pala, 79, entered into rest at 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at York North Nursing & Rehabilitation.  She was the loving wife of Marcelino "Pineapple" Pala, Jr., who died on September 12, 2026.  They were married for 44 years.

Born July 19, 1947 in Arlington, VA, Nancy was a daughter of the late Dr. Allen H. and Mary A. (Shipp) Hinkel.

She graduated from Dover Area High School in 1965 and attended York Academy of Arts.  Nancy worked as a bank teller for York Federal and was a manager of the hospitality shop in the York Hospital.

Above all, Nancy trusted in the Lord and found great joy in the blessings of everyday life. She loved going out to eat, shopping, and giving thoughtful gifts to family and friends. She enjoyed trips to the beach and cruises, and had a special love for jewelry, especially turquoise. Nancy had a wonderful eye for design and delighted in creating beauty around her. She also enjoyed making origami with dollar bills and had a special fondness for all things Hawaiian. Her generous spirit, unique interests, and appreciation for life brought joy to those around her. Nancy is survived by her step-children, Latricia Miller and husband, James of York and Benjamin Pala and partner Laura Nepple of Northern Cambria; six step-grandchildren, Victoria Sheridan and husband, Nate, Katlyn McAnnaney and partner, Chris Moore, Alexis Gaffney and husband, Devin, Serenity Pala, Teagan Pala, and Taylee Pala; two step-great grandchildren, Grace Sheridan and Spenser Sheridan; three sisters, Margaret E. Harryman of Concord, NC, Joy C. Bievenour and husband, Dale and Patricia A. Mann, all of Dover; two brothers, Bruce A. Hinkel and wife, Elicia of Dacula, GA and Neal D. Hinkel and wife, Elizabeth of York Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews. Following cremation, services for Nancy will be private and burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Dover. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 1703 Innovation Dr., Ste 2001, York, PA 17408.

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