Jane R. Rannels

Jane R. Rannels 93, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at Luther Acres Retirement Community on Monday, February 13, 2017. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late J. Harry and Mabel Eshleman Reinhold. Jane was the loving wife of Donald E. Rannels who died in 2002. She was a member of Lititz Moravian Congregation where she was involved in women’s fellowship circle, and many other activities. Jane was a graduate of McCaskey High School where she graduated at the top of her class. She was a volunteer for the Lititz Meals on Wheels for 41 years from its inception. Donald and Jane were also giving when it came to the environment, donating land which became Rannels’ Kettle Run. Jane loved dancing, traveling, being with her friends and helping her community.

Surviving is a son Stephen R. husband of Sharon L. Rannels, Hershey, two daughters: Cathleen R. Rannels and companion Mike Wall, Bethlehem, Anne M. wife of Bill Fox, Montrose CO; one grandson, Jacob T. husband of Melissa Rannels and a great granddaughter Vivienne Rannels all of Costa Mesa, CA; five step grandchildren and eleven step great grandchildren, and a daughter in-law Bonnie G. Rannels of Hershey. Preceding her in death is a son, D. Eugene Rannels and a sister, Ruth Reinhold.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jane’s funeral service at the Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square, Lititz, on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2:30 PM. There will be a viewing in the Easchbach Parlor, at the church on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will immediately follow at Moravian Cemetery, Lititz. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions in Jane’s memory to Book of Remembrance, Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square, Lititz PA, 17543 or a charity of one’s choice.