Jeffrey William Plank, 53

July 5, 1971 - September 28, 2024

Jeffrey passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, in his home in Bird-in-Hand surrounded by immediate family, after a lengthy battle with heart failure.

He was born July 5, 1971, in Dunoon, Argyllshire, Scotland. His father, Larry W. Plank was stationed there on active duty with the Navy.

He is survived by his mother, Eileen Kay (Kommel) Plank, a sister, Tamera Olivieri of Lititz and her husband Christopher, a sister, Melinda Rinier of Lititz and her husband Michael, a nephew, Tyler Olivieri of Austin, TX, a niece, Brianna Olivieri of Savannah, GA, a niece Meagan Ashley Rinier of Burlington, VT and her partner Melissa Naylor, a niece Shannon Arkatin of Strasburg and her husband Greg, a grandnephew, Paul, and two grandnieces Penelope and Piper.

Jeff graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and Brownstown Vo-Tech in 1989. He was on the school wrestling team. He was also a member of Boy Scout Troop 54 of Leola, PA where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He also served as a volunteer at the Hand-in-Hand Fire Company for several years.

Jeff worked at Denlinger Lumber and Carter Lumber. He also worked as a forklift operator at A. Duie Pyle of York for over 10 years.

Jeff was an avid fisherman and liked to hunt when he was able to. He enjoyed roller skating, playing games, and eating out. He was a member of Grace Community Church.

A viewing will take place 3 to 4 pm, followed by the funeral at 4 pm with The Rev. Kyle Fisher officiating on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 7 S. Decatur St, Strasburg, PA 17579. Jeff will be privately interred at Strasburg Cemetery with his family.