John Robert "Jack" Hirschler of Lancaster County passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021, after suffering with vascular dementia for five years. He was the loving husband of Maureen (Reenie) Hirschler until her death on March 30, 2011.

Born in Scranton, PA on June 4, 1943, he was the son of the late John and Jeanne Hirschler. He was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School, North Scranton where he was the class president, member of the basketball team and debate team. He also earned Eagle from the Boy Scouts while in high school.

After high school, Jack enlisted in the Air Force in 1962 through 1968. On June 26, 1965, he married his wife, Reenie. After his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Scranton and obtained his Business Administration degree while working at RCA at night. Jack continued to flourish at RCA, taking promotions moving his family from Scranton to Gurnee IL and eventually settling in Lancaster PA. He retired in 2004 as the sales manager for picture tube sales in South America. Jack didn't retire for too long as he was the office manager for his son-in-law's practice, Elizabethtown Family Health Center until 2016. He loved to travel, and South America was no exception. It was in Brazil where he gained lasting friendships.

Jack served as the Judge of Elections for East Lampeter for many years. He was a long member of St. John Neumann Church in Lancaster, and always enjoyed attending Mass. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, dancing, and driving his Triumph around Lancaster County roads. He also enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend of the past 6 years, Sandra Ridgway, who was a great support. Jack absolutely loved his grandchildren, and would make sure to attend all of their sporting events, plays, and activities.

Jack is survived by his son, Marc and his wife Annie (nee McKeon) Hirschler of Wayne, PA; his daughter Kristin and her husband, Doctor Patrick Gilhool of Elizabethtown, PA; and his seven grandchildren, Jack, Elizabeth, and Henry Hirschler, Wayne, PA; and, Gavin, Patrick, Matthew, and Daniel Gilhool, Elizabethtown, PA. He is also survived by his sister Helene Williams of Lake Wallenpaupack, PA; brother James Hirschler of Dickson City, PA; brother Robert Hirschler of Old Forge, PA; brother Paul Hirschler of Clarks Summit, PA; sister Linda Davailus of Scranton, PA; brother Thomas Hirschler of Haines City, FL; his sister-in-law, Anne "Bunny" Joyce of Moosic Lakes, PA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jack is also survived by his Godchildren, Thomas Hirschler (brother), Haines City, FL; Jeanne Hirschler Sandy (niece), Scranton, PA; and Eric Williams (nephew), Wyoming, PA.

In addition to his wife and parents, Jack was preceded in death by his 2-year-old son, John "Jackie" Hirschler.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John Neumann Church at 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601 on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11: 00 AM, with Father Dan Powell officiating. Friends will be received at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory at 414 King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, and at 10:00 AM at St. John Neumann Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 22 N Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 (www.alz.org); or to the Children's Miracle Network at 205 West 700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (www.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org)