Ronald Lee Chambers

Ronald Lee Chambers, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. He spent 25 years with Doris Jean (Stewart) Chambers, with them being married for the last 20 years.

Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Abel Purrington and Margaret Sharp.

After High School Ronnie served in the US Air Force in Indochina and at McGuire Air Force Base in NJ during the Vietnam War, obtaining the rank of Sergeant.

Ronnie worked as a bus driver for Harrisburg Railroad, next for Hershey Foods, then as a bus driver for Red Rose Transit Authority, and finally as an over the road and local truck driver.

He was a funny and sweet man with a good caring heart. Ronnie enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, and shooting pool. He was a handyman and an accomplished cook and baker. He enjoyed staying busy whether it be going to Walmart, Nike outlet, or even just driving around in his Toyota. He enjoyed watching boxing matches. Ronnie was such a genuine person, the type to want to help people without asking for anything back.

Ronnie’s family includes his wife Doris, his children, Ronald Lee Chambers, Jr., Ronald Lee Goss, Krista Goss, Andre Soloman, LaTosha Stewart (Joseph), Ladrew Stewart, and Rasheena Stewart; numerous grandkids and great grandkids; and his siblings, George Sharp (Deborah), Delores Williams, and Tonia Zerbe.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his sisters, Sandra Sharp, Alicia Williams, Nancy Greenfield, and Bonita “Bonnie” Smith.

A visitation will take place from 10 to 11 am, followed by the funeral at 11 am with The Rev. Dr. Louis A. Butcher, Jr. officiating, on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment with Military Honors will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday at 2:30 PM.

Please omit flowers.