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Michael G. Rankin, 80

July 30, 2023

Michael G. Rankin, 80, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023. Born to the late Jacob and Bertha Rankin in Lancaster, he was a graduate of McCaskey High School. From high school Michael entered the Navy and served honorably for four years.

Michael was very active in his church, Lancaster Alliance Church, where he was the grounds supervisor for many years. He was very strong in his faith and traveled around the world to work on short term mission trips in his younger years and then charities later in life. He married his beloved wife Kay in November of 1968 and spent 54 beautiful years together. In his leisure time he was fond of puzzles, playing cards or pool.

His memory will carry on with his wife Kay Rankin; his twin daughters, Monette Sheaffer and Michelle Staffieri wife of Tony; his grandchildren Kassie Lake wife of Ian, Tony Staffieri husband of Morgan, Emily Sheaffer, and Taylor Sheaffer; and 4 great grandchildren. Along with his parents Michael is preceded in death by his siblings Jacob Rankin Jr. and Carol Caryl.

A funeral will be held Saturday August 5, 2023, at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 at 12PM. Family welcomes guests to a viewing prior to service from 10AM until 12PM. Micheal will be laid to rest at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Michael’s name to Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development at schreiberpediatric.org

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Condolences to the Family

August 06, 2023

Dear Kay, Monette, Michelle and all the rest of the Rankin Clan. Judy and I were so saddened to learn of Mike’s passing. Please allow the two of us to express our most sincerely condolences to all of you. Mike always seemed to me to be a man on a mission with a place to go and a purpose to accomplish when he got there. He was such a hard worker and he was always busy as well. To me he seemed like a no nonsense type of guy. Your sense of loss now, with such a deep and profound depth of grief must seem overwhelming at times. May I please share some words of comfort with you all that have been especially meaningful to Judy and I at times such as this? … GOD in love has promised grace for every trial, strength for every sorrow, help for every mile, and may GOD in sympathy and unfailing love impart help for each tomorrow and new courage to your heart. … “Cast your burdens upon the LORD, and GOD shall sustain you; the LORD shall never allow the righteous to be moved.” (Psalm 55:22) … “Cast all your cares upon GOD, for the LORD GOD cares for you.” (1st Peter 5:7) …… Now may the GOD of Peace, who brought back from the dead our LORD JESUS, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, by the Blood of the Eternal Covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do HIS Will, as HE works among us that which is pleasing in HIS Sight, through JESUS CHRIST, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Most sincerely, Judy and Fred Holler (LAC)

August 04, 2023

Every interaction I had with Mike was positive, look forward to reuniting in heaven. A life well lived, I’m certain to see him at the end of the age. Mike Phyillaier

August 04, 2023

It was such a privilege to know and work with Mike during our years at Lancaster Alliance Church. May the God of all comfort turn your grief to gratitude for Mike’s life and legacy.
Carl and Patty McGarvey

August 03, 2023

So Sorry For Your Loss. Thoughts And Prayers.
Jack Gallagher

August 03, 2023

so very sorry for your loss. Mike was a great man and will be missed by all.
Tina Meckley

August 03, 2023

Our hearts are with you all. Mike will be missed every day! We send love and hugs! Tess, Ralph and family
Theresa Hilken

Visitation: Saturday, August 05, 2023; 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Lancaster Alliance Church; 210 Pitney Rd; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Saturday, August 05, 2023; 12:00 PM; Lancaster Alliance Church; 210 Pitney Rd; Lancaster, PA
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