Scott W. Rudy Jr., 85, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late Scott W. and Teresa M. (McManus) Rudy. He was the loving husband of Helen E. "Betty" Rudy with whom he shared over 56 years of marriage. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh in 1949 and went onto graduate from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA in 1957 with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and later attended Duquesne University. Scott was employed by ALCOA for over 29 years where he worked in Production & Inventory Control. After retiring in 1989, he did consulting work in Manufacturing Management & TQM. Scott proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict with the 101st Airborne Division. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church for 40 years where he served as a minister of the Holy Eucharist, an RCIA team member and teacher, and dedicated Off The Streets volunteer whose significant contributions in working with lamps resulted in his nickname "The Lamp Lighter." He was also involved in Prison Ministry and the Youth Aid Panel for Manheim Twp. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three sons, Scott W. Rudy III (Carol F.) of Cincinnati, OH, David B. Rudy (Robin M.) of Alexandria, VA, Paul T. Rudy (Stephanie C.) of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters, Jennifer R. Sneath (Scott C.) of Sudbury, MA, Ellen R. Bishop (Scott A.) of Landisville, PA, fourteen grandchildren, and three sisters, Katie Kiefer of Pittsburgh PA, Terrie Ray (Bill) of Johnstown, PA, and Mollie Miller (Mike) of Pasadena, CA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. Family and friends will be received from 9:30AM until the time of the mass. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Scott's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the St. John Neumann Catholic Church Off The Streets Program at the above address.