Benjamin Omar Ramos, 16, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2019. Born in Reading, PA, he was the loving son of Natilda Ortega.

Benjamin had completed his sophomore year at J.P. McCaskey High School. He enjoyed playing basketball especially for the Lancaster Recreation Center and at Spooky Nook. He was a huge 76ers fan. Benjamin was very respectful and always smiled. He loved his brothers and sisters very much.

In addition to his mother, Natilda, Ben is survived by his siblings, Brook Ramos, Nalila Ramos, Michael Goyco, Jr, Jose Ramos and Destiny DeJesus; stepfather, Edgar Rivera; maternal grandparents: Kim DeJesus and Jose Santiago; and uncles: Antonini Ortega, Jr. and Javier Ortega.

A viewing will take place from 12:30-2:30 PM with a Funeral Service to begin at 2:30 PM on Friday, June 21, 2019 at In the Light Ministries, South East location, 426 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Benjamin will be laid to rest at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-393-9661