Joseph James Lees, 79, son of the late Joseph and Thelma Lees, passed away in his sleep at his Ephrata home on 5/17/2020.

He was president of Manheim Twp. Ambulance, which included both active duty as EMT and board member for his time span. He served as a Navy Radioman on the USS Essex (CVS-9) during peace time. Joe loved being a sharpshooter with the Red Rose Pistol Team. As a former board member of ORCA, he was a failed animal foster father many times over.

Joe leaves his wife Virginia; a son, James Joseph Lees and wife Cheryl, and two granddaughters Lauren and Erin; a daughter, Elizabeth and husband Steve, and two grandchildren, Julian A and partner Heather Klemm, and Brigid; and his sister Jane Kujala and husband Larry.

A private graveside service will be held for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of this loving man to ORCA , 401 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602, would be appreciated.