Obituaries
Ruth Ann Roschel, 69
March 10, 2021
Ruth Ann Roschel, 69, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2021, with her loving family by her side. Born in West Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Chester and Virginia (Pierson) Zercher. This July she would have celebrated her 48th wedding anniversary to the love of her life, Frank Roschel.
She was a devoted wife and mother that wanted nothing more than to care for her family. Her infectious smile will be remembered by all who knew her and her kind, generous spirit will be missed by many. Ruth Ann had a deep appreciation for the theater, dance, and Broadway. She was known to frequent the Fulton Theater. Some of her favorite shows recently included Hamilton, Wicked and CATS.
Her love will live on in her husband Frank, children: Nickie Madilia, wife of Joe, of Mt. Joy, and Mike Roschel, husband of Gwen, of Boyerstown, and grandchildren: Chase, Leah, and Brooke. She was preceded in passing by her parents and brother, Chet Zercher.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Fulton Theatre.
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Condolences to the Family
June 28, 2024
How I greatly missed RuthAnn and she was an amazing person! When I was working at GIM she had incredible skills and laughter and kindness. Such a wonderful and kind person! She will be missed!
Cindy Blevins
March 21, 2021
Nickie and family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Ruth Ann . We knew her from all the years of Jen’s taking class , and performing in Chet’s shows . She was just a real nice person , that we will always remember fondly. Gail and Jennifer Smith
March 19, 2021
Frank and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss
The love Frank has for Ruth Ann was so easily heard in his daily stories shared. Cherish the memories. She will always be you in your heart
Gloria
March 18, 2021
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. Ruthann was a member of our class and a truly sweet friend to everyone. Sincerely. Mike and Debbie Burke.
March 18, 2021
Frank,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Beryl
March 17, 2021
I am so shocked about this, Someone else anyone Lord , she was a beautiful person inside and out, She will be missed so so much. He laugh, her smile. My condolences to the family. May she RIP
jackie crawford
March 17, 2021
I loved Ruth Ann…when I started working at GIM, Ruth Ann trained me at the front desk. She was so sweet and patient. She taught me a lesson I will never forget. When it got stressful, she would start quietly humming a song…the moment I heard that, the stress somehow disappeared! (truth being, when singing or humming, you’re exhaling…and stress goes away on exhale). We had fun dancing at one of my husband’s band gigs, also.
Condolences to her family….memories of her spirit will live on.
Karen Shaffer Schriver
March 17, 2021
Our sincere sympathy during this very difficult time. Your mom was so sweet, and loved the art of dance and theater! I shared many Encore hallway talks with her while watching Brooke and Taite as young dancers. Keeping your family in our hearts and prayers! With love, support and heartfelt condolences ~Charlene.Taite and Heller family
March 17, 2021
Frank, so sorry to see of your wife’s passing in the newspaper. Know that many of your Donnelley friends are thinking of you and your family during this time.
Cathy Glattacker
March 17, 2021
The girls and I were so sorry to hear about Ruth Ann. She was a shinning light in so many lives. I wil always have memories of our classes together…..with our 2 left feet. Our prayers are going up for you and your family.
“Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.”
Marianne (Wohr) Johnson
March 16, 2021
So Sorry about RuthAnn’s sudden passing. It still does not quite register with me. I know you will all miss her so much. She loved you her family so much and you all loved her so much also. Prayers for all of you during this time of saying Good- by and the days and weeks of grief. May God’s presence surround you in all the coming days.
Mim Eberly
March 16, 2021
I’ve known the Roschels for practically my entire life when we were across-the-street neighbors so many years ago. I love them like family. Ruth Ann was so special. She was nice, sweet, genuine, sincere, kind and loving. Her friendship with my mom was real. Her eye rolling at my dad was constant. And her smiles at me, my brother and our wives were the sweetest. She’s gone too soon. She’ll be missed. She won’t be forgotten. Thank you for being you, Ruth Ann. Heaven has welcomed a pure angel.Andy Shultz
March 16, 2021
Ruthann was such a nice person to work with. She was so kind to everyone and always had a smile. My sympathies go to Nickie on losing a mom. You have a lovely angel. Susan Kernaghan Negron
March 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Ruth Ann was a sweet, funny, and lovable person. She will be greatly missed!
Rosie and Vinnie
March 16, 2021
My heart aches when I think I will not see her smile again . When I interviewed Ruth Ann to start working at GIM I asked a question I asked if everyone, “Why do you want to work here?” She answered, ” when I was in the hospital so many people took such good care of me that I wanted to be able to do that for other people. And that describes her life She always wanted to do things for other people We also remember our cruises, girls weekends away, couples weekends away, Tanning in CanCun And going to the Fulton theater She will be missed by many. Your family is in our thoughts and pdayers
Ron & Chris Kimmich
March 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I graduated with Ruth Ann and she was a great and fun person to be with.
Audrey
March 16, 2021
Frank and family. My deepest condolences. Ruth Ann and I knew each other since we were teenagers. She was a very sweet person. Again my sympathy. Gerry
March 16, 2021
Abe and Bonnie Sauder are so very sorry for this loss. It is unimagineable how we can live without these that we loved, and loved us back with such unconditional love. My sister’s passing around the same time as Ruth Ann rocked my world. I am soooo very sorry for the pain that you feel. This was your beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, etc. She was such a compassionate person. Her ability to love others was a gift from God. I would like to send ‘virtual’ hugs and words to help you to know that we love you and your family. We are praying for God to be your comfort and guide through this uncharted territory. You have our deepest sympathy.
Bonnie R Sauder
March 16, 2021
We have many happy memories of cruising,beach weekends, GIM girls weekends, our group spending time together. You will be missed by many. RIP
Steve and Claudia
March 15, 2021
Our heart’s and prayers go out to the family.
Michael and Shelia Trimble
March 15, 2021
My heart breaks for your family. Ruthann was a beautiful woman inside and out. We will miss her dearly. Know that she will be in your hearts always. Our deepest condolences. Love, Joe and Bert❤
March 15, 2021
Thinking of you all!!
Mindy