Ross R. Sponagle, 77

February 15, 2016

Ross R. Sponagle, 77, of Ephrata, PA died Monday, February 15, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, PA. He was the husband of Lynda J. (Reichert) to whom he was married for 56 years.
Born in Wyomissing, PA he was the son of the late Russel and Miriam (Reddig) Sponagle. He retired as the plant manager with the former Cinderella Knitting Mill in Denver, PA where he worked for nearly 45 years and worked for Stauffer’s of Kissel Hill in the coffee department for several years. Ross proudly served in the US Army and was a wonderful and caring husband, father and grandfather who provided greatly for his family. Ross enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife Lynda, he is survived by his children Shaun A. Sponagle husband of Christina of Lititz, PA, Kim A. Shertzer of Ephrata, PA and four grandchildren Sloane and Ethan Sponagle and Kayla and Madison Shertzer.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 7PM from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543. Interment with military honors will be held privately at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. A visitation will be held from 6-7pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit, 50 N. Duke Street Lancaster, PA 17602 in his memory.