Rhonda Kay Naticchioni, 72

February 27, 2025

Rhonda Kay Naticchioni, 72 of Lancaster, passed away on February 27, 2025. She was surrounded by her daughters as she lost her battle after a courageous fight. Born in Dauphin County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Charles Smith and Elizabeth Caroline Stauffer Brown.

A homemaker, her family was her pride and joy.

Rhonda loved all animals and enjoyed watching shows and learning about them. She was passionate about aquariums and had many throughout her years. She had a fox terrier Pooh Bear, who was her companion for 14 years who she’s now reunited with.

Rhonda was well known for her brightly colored clothes and hair. She lived by the expression “Dance like no one is watching”. She loved country music and oldies.

Rhonda enjoyed watching TV and movies, especially shows like NCIS and Law and Order. She had an extensive collection of movies.

Rhonda found peace in her Christian faith. She loved to garden and was proud of the fruits of her labor. She enjoyed finding good bargains at flea markets and yard sales.

Surviving are five daughters: Michelle, wife of Luis Rosa. Lynnette, wife of Preston Conley. Stacey, wife of Juan Ortiz. Lindsay, wife of Charles King III. Charlene, wife of Scott Cunningham, grandchildren: Robert Smith, Erica Rosa, Jacquelyn Rosa, Jossua Benitez, Nathaniel Roman, Rapheal Rodriguez, Bianca Rodriguez, Cassandra Ortiz, Sharon Ortiz, Micquala McCready, Vincent McCready, Tapanga McCready, Markis Holguin, Davante Broughton, Melina Cunningham, as well as 25 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two grandsons: Jonathan Benitez, and John Ortiz.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Rhonda’s life celebration at Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street PA 17584 on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 PM. Interment will be private.

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