Obituaries
John “Jack” E. Bubernack, 75
April 29, 2022
John “Jack” E. Bubernack, 75, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care. He was the son of the late John Michael Bubernack and Dorothy Mae (Klinger) Bubernack. He was the beloved husband to Gail (Ressler) Bubernack with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage.
Jack worked at Armstrong before leaving to start his life’s adventures at D&J Amusements, Jack’s Electric and lastly Jack’s Games before his retirement in 2016. Jack was in his glory watching his girls run the show. He loved seeing children from all over enjoy his inflatable rides and games he built with his own hands. He was so proud of the many employees he had work for him over the years. He considered them family, along with his girls and grandkids.
Jack previously attended Salem UCC. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 43, as well as a member of the Craftsmen’s Club. He was an avid fan of the Manheim Central Barons football teams, Penn State Football, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Hershey Bears. But most of all he cherished spending time with and picking up his grandchildren after school at the bus stop in his Steelers golf cart.
Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Gail of Manheim, PA; two daughters: Kimberly Rightnour (Dave) of Columbia, PA and Krista Heisey of Manheim, PA; seven grandchildren: Dresden, Tariq, Tyrel, Tyson, Erin, Makenna and Cole; 5 great-grandchildren; and his brother David Bubernack (Renee) of Shamokin, PA. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Ralph.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Friday May 6, 2022, at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 10AM until the time of service. Interment to follow at Ruhl’s United Methodist Cemetery. The family requests those attending to wear red in honor of the red Jack’s Games shirt he was known for. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.
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Condolences to the Family
January 23, 2024
This is such a loss. I worked for D&J in 1982. Still love running amusement rides. I still have lots of pictures and great memories from that summer.
Janet (McGallicher) Brown
May 08, 2022
Dear Gail and family, we are so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I remember well visiting you and Jack at your home and listening to his stories. You are in our prayers in this time of loss. Rev. Haan and Sue Phelps
May 05, 2022
Gail, Krista, Kimberly and family please know our thoughts and prayers are with you in your grief. May time and remembrance go of his strong love of family see you through the coming days and years.
Janice Bubernack Wheeler
May 04, 2022
Dear Bubernack family, losing Jack was a great loss to his speeder friends. We have truly missed him since he left the hobby. RIP our friend. The Maynards
May 04, 2022
Gail,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Jeff Stoltzfus
May 04, 2022
MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF A BROTHER MASON. KARL F. SCHUBERT OXFORD LODGE #353
May 04, 2022
Thinking of you and your family with love and friendship. We are part of Kim’s Moose family and while we didn’t have the honor of knowing your dad/grandpa, it sounds like he was a fun-loving man. May fond memories bring you peace in the days ahead.
Our sympathies,
The Bailes
May 04, 2022
On behalf of Lodge No. 43, allow me to express our condolences on the loss of Jack. – Jim Stephens WM.
May 03, 2022
Gail, Kimberly and Krista,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a great guy. He was always kind, funny and just had such a big heart. I have so many memories spending time with Krista and always thinking that she was so lucky to have such loving, amazing parents. I would occassionally be out on patrol and just hear someone yell, “Brooklynnnn” and knew instantly that Jack was nearby with his big smile. This guy was everything I love about Manheim – hardworking, loved his family, and especially loved his highschool football team.
