Harold "Jake" C. Ressel, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 after a lengthy stay at Manor Care of Lancaster. He was the husband of the late Elsa Gremm Ressel, who passed away in 1996. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John S. and Minnie Schmook Ressel. Jake had been a concrete finisher, first working for Frank's Paving of Lancaster and then opening his own business for 37 years, Harold C. Ressel Concrete Finishing. A US Army veteran, he served as a Sgt during the Korean War, being stationed in Germany . Jake was a member of VFW Post 1690 of Lancaster, loved to hunt and fish in Potter County, enjoyed carpentry, and was a great cook, known for his peanut butter eggs and candy. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, his sister, Anna Mary Hoenwalter of Lancaster, and his brother, Paul F. Ressel, Sr. of Philadelphia. He was preceded in death by his siblings: John, Earl, Bob, William, Richard, Olive, Ruth, and Irene. Friends will be received on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 1:30-2:30PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow at 2:30PM. Interment with military honors will follow in Riverview Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Jake's memory to VFW Post 1690, 343 New Dorwart St., Lancaster, PA 17603.