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.
coleen bitts and buddy toro-bitts
March 14, 2012 at 8:13 amI am very sorry for your loss! lois was a great lady! she was the crossing guard for my son, she always had a smile on her face and I always enjoyed talking to her!! She never seemed to be unpleasent! she will be missed by many!!! My thoughts and prayers are with u in your time of sorrow!!
KATHY MOSS
March 14, 2012 at 8:28 amCARL & MARK & FAMILY
MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME.
YOUR MOM AND NAN WAS AN AWESOME PERSON. YOU WERE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SHARE THIS GREAT LADY WITH ALL OF US.
KATHY MOSS
LANCASTER, PA
Shirley mccann
March 14, 2012 at 2:17 pmSorry for your loss she was a wonderful person
Sandra Baker
March 15, 2012 at 7:21 amCarl and family at this difficult time know that we all morn your loss. So very sorry. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Joan & Joe Demora
March 17, 2012 at 10:16 amWe are so sorry for your loss. Lois was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. God Bless! Joan & Joe Demora.
E. James Lamison, PDC
March 21, 2012 at 4:16 pmI am sorry for your loss. I spent many State Exec. AMVETS meetings sitting and talking with Lois and will miss her.