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James E. “Jim” Fuss, 57

October 14, 2022

James E. “Jim” Fuss, 57, of Reinholds, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of James F. and Pauline L. (Sangrey) Fuss. He was the husband of Cheryl A. (Rohrer) Fuss, with whom he shared 31 years of marriage.

Jim was a 1984 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School, where he played football, and Willow Street Vo Tech School. He was most recently employed by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and previously by Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Jim loved fishing and boating in Ocean City, MD and was an avid weightlifter. He was a competitive bodybuilder, winning 4th place in the Mr. Lancaster contest in 1986. He was a phenomenal landscaper, could fix anything and always took tremendous pride in all that he did.

In addition to his wife Cheryl, Jim is survived by his parents, James and Pauline Fuss; sisters, Michele Williams and Dawn Caterbone; parents-in-law, Frank and Bonita Rohrer; his sister-in-law, Wendy Perkins; his brother-in-law, Frank Rohrer, Jr. (Kathy); his nephew, Nathaniel Perkins; and his dear friends Daryl Weaver, Stephan Letavic, Allen Means and Anthony Perkins. Jim was preceded in death by his grandparents Carl and Clara Fuss and James and Dorothy Sangrey.

Visitation will be held at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584, on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A brief service of remembrance will be held immediately following visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pathways Center for Grief and Loss at https://www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org/grief-and-loss/ or to 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

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November 12, 2022

Dear Cheryl and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Blessings and hugs. 

November 11, 2022

This has been one of the most shocking passings of someone that I have experienced thus far in my life. Jim was a fantastic mentor, leader and human being that I had the pleasure of working with and knowing. He truly had a heart of gold, and gave 100% to anything he was tasked with doing. I will truly miss hearing his stories, experiences and memories as he was always willing to take the time to share. I loved seeing pictures of his fishing trips, hearing of his upcoming weekend projects. He absolutely loved getting to share with anyone that would listen. While I have not had the pleasure of knowing Jim as long as some peole have, I am eternally grateful for the 5 years that I got to know him, and he will always be remembered. Rest in peace, Jim. 

November 04, 2022

Dear Cheryl: We were shocked and saddened to read about Jim’s recent passing.  He looks like he knew how to enjoy life and lived it fully with you by his side. I’m sure he was a fun guy judging by his picture and I would have loved fishing and boating with him while enjoying a few beers.  We know you are going through a lot.  You have many shoulders to lean upon through this very difficult time.  Don’t be afraid to reach out.  With sympathy, Mike, Donna and family

November 03, 2022

Thinking of and praying for Jim’s family. Always a kind person. Came to know him through doing work for him. He always treated us with respect.

November 03, 2022

Dear Cheryl,
I am so sorry for your loss.  Sending my condolences and prayers to you and your family.
Lisha Esbenshade-Smith

November 01, 2022

I would like to extend my sympathy to Mrs. Fuss and to Jim’s family during this time. I worked with Jim at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Though he tended to be a private man he was always willing to share his professional thoughts and experiences with his colleagues and his officers. Though this time will doubtless be difficult and perhaps lonely, I ask for God’s peace on your behalf – and that your memories of Jim would be cherished and a source of comfort as you remember the special times you shared with him.

October 31, 2022

Cheryl,   
so sorry for your loss.  Thinking of you during this difficult time.  
Diane Winters

October 30, 2022

Jim was a co-worker of mine at lrmc in the security department. Prayers and condolences for Jim’s family in this time of loss.
 
Ken Stahl 

October 30, 2022

So sorry for your loss. He always was one of the nice guys in high school. 
Jackie Grissinger Anderson

October 30, 2022

Cheryl, I am so, so sorry for this tremendous loss. I am praying for you and your family.  My heart goes out to you my friend.  

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Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home
2421 Willow Street Pike
Willow Street, PA 17584
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