Obituaries
Jacob A. Jutzi, 83
August 26, 2023
Jacob A. Jutzi, 83, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, August 26th, 2023.
Jake is survived by his wife Dorothy of 60 years. He is also survived by 3 sons: Joe (& Doreen) of Havre de Grace, Maryland; Bill (& Linda) of Milwaukie, Oregon; and Tim (& Sabrena) of Etters, PA. Jake loved his grandchildren: Katie; Alec; Darlene; Julianna; Willa, Griffin, Aaron, Jonah, and Sara; and his four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents George and Lena, Jake is preceded in death by his siblings George, Jack, Lena & Anna.
Jake retired as a District Manager at Spencer Shoe Company (later Baker Shoe). He also owned Jake’s Travel Service, where he enjoyed filling charter buses to Atlantic City, baseball games, football games, and plane trips to Las Vegas. Jake belonged to St. James Catholic Church in Lititz where he ran the church bingo for years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Third Degree and the St. James Men’s Club. Jake lived in Lititz from 1976 – 2007; moved to Pittsburgh 2007-2013; and back to the area in Lancaster in 2013.
A service will be held at a later date in Pittsburgh. It was important to Jake to help those in need. In lieu of flowers, honor him by helping your neighbor.
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Condolences to the Family
July 06, 2025
I am saddened to learn of Jake’s passing. I worked with Jake as a fellow District Manager for J. Baker from 1993 to 1998. He was an exceptional man and a good friend. Like all those whose lives intersected with his, I feel lucky to have known him. Jerry Stuart
September 09, 2023
Hello, Tim and Sabrena:
You probably don’t recall me by name. I am one of your regular customers at the Green Dragon. I just learned about your father’s passing yesterday when you told me, Sabrena. I had no idea he was a fellow Catholic. God bless him and many blessings to you and your mother during this difficult loss. He came to mean a lot to me.
Love,
Charlie Marrone
September 07, 2023
Hi, Tim. I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I never knew how much those words meant until I lost Missy. I cannot think of you without thinking about Burger King. Those were the days! I am glad to hear you are married. I am sure your family will bring you comfort. I will pray for you and yours. Be strong.
Cheryl Rice
September 01, 2023
I’m really going to miss talking to you Uncle Jake. I’m thankful that Gracie & I got to see you when we came to NY to visit my brother Martin. You were the last of my uncle’s and I enjoyed learning more about my family from you. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
Danny Reich
September 01, 2023
Out deepest sympathy go to the family. We were honored to have met this remarkable man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Darlene & Joe Silva
August 30, 2023
My condolenses to you all. I remember Mr. Jutzi as a very warm and friendly person. It didn’t matter if it was years since I last saw him he always made me feel special and like he just saw me. The world would be a better place if more people were like him.
Marc Bolich
