Aarika J. Schlinkman, 17, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of Brian C. Schlinkman, and Aimee S. Baxter Hollinger. Aarika formerly attended Hempfield High School but recently moved to Penn Manor to complete her senior year. She loved working with animals, horseback riding, and four wheeling.
She is survived by her father and step mother: Brian C. (Shelby) Schlinkman. Her mother and step-father: Aimee (Matt) Hollinger. One Brother: Bradley Schlinkman. One sister: Samantha (Adam) Arment. Two step-brothers: Barry Moore and Nathaniel Hollinger. Five step-sisters: Kristen Moore; Hannah Moore; Haley Moore; Natalie Hollinger; and Nicole Hollinger. Paternal grandmother: Delores Jean Schlinkman. Maternal grandmother: Audrey Campbell. Step-paternal grandmother: Joanne Hollinger. She is also survived by her companion: Kyle J. Stoltzfus.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville, on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor James Cavallero, officiating. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Friends may call at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc. from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1054 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.