Naomi H. Byers, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. She was the wife of Dean M. Byers with whom she celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on March 25, 2026. She was born in West Hempfield Township, daughter of the late Warren W. and Helen Hess Diffenderfer.
Naomi was the co-owner and operator of Byers Butterflake Bakery, Leola. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband, her children: Diahann E. (John) Cascarella; Krista M. (Patrick) Gillisse and Justin D. M. (Kristin) Byers. Eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. Siblings: Elsie (Galen) Wiley; Anna H. (Leon) Gehman; Mark H. Diffenderfer; David H. (Rebecca) Diffenderfer and Sharon (Quinn) Rayment. She was preceded in death by one sister: Bernice H. Diffenderfer.
The Funeral Service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. The Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment in Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.
