Ronald H. Kauffman, 85

November 19, 2018

Ronald H. Kauffman, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on November 19, 2018 at Country Meadows. Ronald was born in Lancaster to Harold and Thelma (Herschock) Kauffman. He is the husband of the late Olympia (Lambros) Kauffman, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage.
Ron honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War, as a medic stationed in Germany.
He was a graduate of J.P McCaskey High School and from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science with a degree in pharmacy. He worked for Lancaster General Health as a pharmacist for 37 years. He was an active member in both the Lancaster County Pharmaceutical Association and the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association. Ronald was also a member of the Lancaster Lions Club and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA). He was an avid Washington Redskins fan, enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
He was a devout member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where he served as Chairman of the annual Bazaar and on the Parish Council. He was also on the Building Fund Committee and was the superintendent of the Sunday school. Ronald has loyally served Annunciation for over 50 years.
Ron is survived by his four children; Eileen M. Howells, Millersville, Barbara, wife of Marty Myers, of Clarks Summit, Michael Kauffman, husband of Craig McGinley, Lancaster City, and Connie, wife of Scott Goebel, Lititz; his five grandchildren, Alexis, wife of Josh Kirchner, Rachel, Jordan, Becca, and Matthew. He is also survived by a brother Harold, husband of Helen Kauffman, Willow Street.
A viewing will be held November 20, 2018 from 6-8pm at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pk. Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Alexander Veronis officiating the Trisagion Service at 7:30pm. A second viewing will be held at the church on Wednesday from 11:30AM-12:30PM. The Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, November 21 at 12:30PM at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. Interment with full military honors will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s memory to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church or Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17604.