Ida M. Reese, 89, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on, Friday, January 18, 2018 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Gerald Reese with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, PA she was a daughter to the late Delfino Talarico and Elvira (Trinca) Patton.

Ida was the epitome of family, she was a loving and doting wife, mother and grandmother. At home with a good book was her favorite place to be, but she also enjoyed going on cruises with her husband, Gerald. She had a love of animals, especially for dogs.

In addition to her husband, Gerald, she is survived by her son, Gary Ressler; daughter, Tammy DeSantis and granddaughter, Ashley DeSantis. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

There will be a memorial service on Friday, January 25 at 10am at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. The family will receive guests from 9 am until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Visiting Angels of Lancaster, 2141 Oregon Pike, 2nd floor, Lancaster, PA 17601.