George S. Resch, 87

November 24, 2016

George S. Resch, 87, formerly of North Broad Street, Lancaster, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Conestoga View. He was born in Lancaster to the late Raymond C. and Mabel Huzzard Resch.

A US Army veteran of the Korean War, George served as Private with Company A 31st Engineer Battalion at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. He then worked for Armstrong World Industries for over 43 years. George was a member of the United Rubber Workers of America Local 285 and the Mount Joy VFW Post 5752.

He was a member and former Trustee at Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. George loved hunting, his Beagles and cooking.

George is survived by his children, Maryrose, wife of George Suydam, Kathleen Kissinger, Eric S. Resch and Christina, wife of Brian Coffroad, all of Lancaster; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, and his sister Mabel E. Snyder of Millersville. His brothers, John C., Sr., Harry, Norman, Edward and Raymond Resch and Harold Weber precede George in death.

A visitation will take place 1 to 2 PM, followed by a memorial service at 2 PM with Rev. Roseann M. Goldberg officiating, on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 East King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 935 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17602.