Jean Roda Acklin, 89 of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully Monday May 16th at Homestead Village where she was one of the earliest cottage owners. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, Jean was born in 1927 on Cabbage Hill to the late Charles P. Schreck and Anna Scheuchenzuber Schreck. Jean was fortunate enough to have two loving husbands, the late John B. (Bot) Roda, who passed away in 1979 and Ralph Acklin, who passed away in 2004. Upon graduation from Sacred Heart Academy in 1947, she was employed as a teller at National Central Bank where she worked for many years through several bank mergers. A devoted practitioner of her catholic faith and faithful follower of Jesus, she gave generously of her time and labor. Jean led a life of service, to her husbands, her children, her church and all those who had the good fortune to come to know her.

Her children fondly remember her card club days as a skilled pinochle player, her flair for fashion, which included a considerable collection of "bling", her early morning ritual of preparing coffee for the Homestead staff, and her stint in the Homestead chorus. But mostly we remember her as an accomplished cook and exceptional baker who delighted and spoiled family and friends who partook of her delicious baked goods. Jean's beautiful smile and outgoing and gregarious personality drew people to her. Surviving are her 5 children John B. (Bot) Roda II, and wife Joanne; Michael A. Roda and wife Christine; Christopher C. Roda, all of Lancaster; Anne Marie Farrell and husband Mark, Whippany, NJ; and Mary Teresa Olson and husband William of Lancaster, 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In addition she is also survived by sisters Nancy Amico, wife of John Amico of Lancaster and Martha Hopkins, wife of Paul Hopkins of Oologah, OK., 3 step grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren. In addition to her husbands and parents, she was predeceased by her sister Mary Lou McCauley and brothers Charles P. Schreck Jr., and Thomas Schreck. Relatives and friends are respectively invited to attend the Mass of Christian burial on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:30AM at St. Leo the Great C.C. 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 with the Rev. Peter Hahn as Celebrant. A visitation will be held from 9:30AM to 11:30AM at St. Leo the Great. Interment at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sacred Heart Church, 558 W. Walnut St. Lancaster, PA 17603 or St. Leo the Great Church, address above. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Homestead Village for their care and dedication to Jean these last few years, in addition to Central Penn Nursing, Visiting Angels, Hospice of Lancaster County and Pat Heaton for her personalized care and companionship provided.