Lois
Lois M. Ressel
Lois M. Ressel, 84, of Lancaster, died March 11, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Josephine Spang. Her husband, Robert F. Ressel passed away in 1989.
After graduating from J.P. McCaskey, Lois was employed as a shipping clerk by R.C.A., Burle Industries and General Electric, retiring in 1989. Most recently known and recognized for her position as a Lancaster City Police and School District of Lancaster crossing guard, she was still working up until the time of her death.
She proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy from 1949-1952. Her patriotism continued as she wore many hats in her service as a volunteer for AMVETS, Navy Club, United Veterans Council of Lancaster County, and the Veterans Administration just to name a few.
Her survivors include a son, Carl F., husband of Debra Ressel of Lancaster and her grandchildren, Mark and Rheannon Ressel and Brook, wife of Stan Johnson; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Judith E. Ressel and a sister, Joanne Wagner.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral from Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA on Saturday, March 17th at 1:00 P.M. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of service. Interment in Riverview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to AMVETS #19, 715 Fairview Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.
After graduating from J.P. McCaskey, Lois was employed as a shipping clerk by R.C.A., Burle Industries and General Electric, retiring in 1989. Most recently known and recognized for her position as a Lancaster City Police and School District of Lancaster crossing guard, she was still working up until the time of her death.
She proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy from 1949-1952. Her patriotism continued as she wore many hats in her service as a volunteer for AMVETS, Navy Club, United Veterans Council of Lancaster County, and the Veterans Administration just to name a few.
Her survivors include a son, Carl F., husband of Debra Ressel of Lancaster and her grandchildren, Mark and Rheannon Ressel and Brook, wife of Stan Johnson; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Judith E. Ressel and a sister, Joanne Wagner.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral from Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA on Saturday, March 17th at 1:00 P.M. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of service. Interment in Riverview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to AMVETS #19, 715 Fairview Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603.
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