Dennis J. Wonder, Sr., 62, of York, formerly of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was the loving husband of Bonnie Wonder, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years together.

Born on October 10, 1964, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Dennis was the son of the late Elmer and Anna Mae (Becker) Wonder.

Born and raised in Hanover, Dennis discovered his passion for working on automobiles at an early age and began his career as a mechanic at just 19 years old. Through hard work and dedication, he eventually established his own business, Wonder's Auto Repair, which he operated for many years at locations on Black Rock Road and East Granger Street in Hanover. Dennis took tremendous pride in his work, to him, his customers became friends and an extension of his family. Even in recent years, he continued working on a limited basis, never quite ready to step away from the work and people he loved.

Above all else, Dennis was a devoted family man. He and Bonnie, began their life together in 1984 and were married in 2000, building a lifetime of cherished memories along the way. Dennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who treasured every opportunity to be surrounded by his family. He especially enjoyed family vacations to the Poconos, cheering on his grandchildren at their sporting events, and simply being around for family functions.

Dennis always put the needs of others before his own. He was always lending a helping hand or taking the time to send a handwritten card for a holiday or special occasion, he had a way of making others feel remembered and appreciated. His patience, kindness, and dependable nature made him someone family and friends could always count on.

In addition to his wife, Bonnie, Dennis is survived by his five children: Donna Duffin and her husband, Edward, of York; Scott Hudnell of East Berlin; Alisha Wonder of New Oxford; Tammy Messinger and her husband, Drew, of New Oxford; and Dennis Wonder, Jr., of Glen Rock; ten grandchildren: Nortie Redding, III, and his wife, Kate; Austin Redding and his companion, Albany; Samantha Redding; Danielle Redding and her companion, Dalton Loy; Kory Duffin; Maddie Wagaman; Dylan Downin; Emma Messinger; Elsie Messinger; Tredyn Simmons; and Gabby Wonder; great-grandchildren Natalie Redding, Nortie Redding, IV, Delilah Loy, Ayla Redding, and Easton Downin, with another great-grandchild, Daxton Loy, expected soon; his siblings, Denise Therit, Brenda Hull, and Kevin Wonder; his former son-in-law, Nortie Redding, Jr.; his beloved dog, Tucker; and numerous extended family members, dear friends, and longtime customers who became like family to him.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Terry Hudnell, and his siblings, Diane Wonder and Jeff Wonder.

A service to celebrate Dennis' life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, 549 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA, with Rev. Kenneth Martz officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather for a viewing and time of remembrance on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dennis Wonder, Jr., Scott Hudnell, Nortie Redding, Jr., Nortie Redding, III, Austin Redding, and Drew Messinger.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dennis's memory to the New Oxford Athletic Booster Club, 130 Berlin Road, New Oxford, PA 17350, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

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