Priscilla A. York, 93

LACONIA — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Priscilla Arden York on June 16, 2026, at the age of 93, at her son's home with her family by her side.

Priscilla was born on June 6, 1933, to the late Clarence and Mildred (Pico) Buker.

She is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Sheldon, her son Steven, her brother Erlin Buker, grandson Wesley and granddaughter Kimberly.

She is survived by her son Don and his wife Diane; two grandchildren, Amber and Zachary York; and three great-grandchildren, Connor, Chloe and Olivia Benoit.

Priscilla was dedicated to the Lord and enjoyed praying. She also enjoyed baking for her family and friends and taking long walks through her neighborhood. She will be truly missed.

These words were found in her Bible upon her passing:

"I’m part of the Fellowship of the Unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His and I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed. My present makes sense. My future is secure.

I’m done and finished with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need pre-eminence, lavish wealth, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don’t have to be right, or first, or tops, or recognized, or praised, or rewarded. I live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by Holy Spirit power.

My face is set. My gait is fast. My goal is Heaven. My road may be narrow, my way rough, my compassions few, but my Guide is reliable and my mission is clear. I will not be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed.

I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice or hesitate in the presence of the adversary. I will not negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won’t give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ.

I am a disciple of Jesus. I must give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He comes. And when He does come for His own, He’ll have no problems recognizing me. My colors will be clear."

There will be no calling hours.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.