Troy M. Dettinger

Troy M. Dettinger

DOVER – Troy M. Dettinger, 55, entered into rest unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Born May 20, 1967 in York, he was a son of Sandra L. (Campbell) Smith of Red Lion and the late Larry G. Dettinger.  He attended Red Lion High School.

Troy was the beloved fire chief of Union Fire & Hose Co. #1 in Dover and had volunteered with the station since 1993. He was also a part-time driver for West York Fire Company.  Troy worked for The Fire Store in Abbottstown, as well.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, fishing and hunting. 

In addition to his mother, Troy is survived by his daughter, Kelsey J. Dettinger of Dover; two granddaughters, Brynlee Dettinger and Isabella Keefer; brother, Matthew W. Dettinger and wife, Wendy of Red Lion; maternal grandfather, Clarence “Pete” Campbell of Red Lion; and companion, Michelle Flinchbaugh of York.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Savannah M. Dettinger.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Troy’s viewing from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 47 N. Queen St., Dover.  Following cremation there will be a celebration of life service at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Union Fire & Hose Company, 30 E. Canal St., Dover. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Union Fire & Hose Co. #1, 30 E. Canal St., Dover, PA 17315.