Ronald E. Sorg

Ronald E. Sorg, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday afternoon at the Lancaster Regional Medical Center with his wife and sons by his side. Born in Elizabeth Township, Alleghany County, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer and Mildred Parish Sorg. Ron was the husband of Catherine Estey Sorg, together they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on February 22, 2016. Ron was known as the “Patriarch of the Family”, a title given to him by his loving family, because according to Ron, “family was first”. He enjoyed family reunions, traveled with his wife and family through most of the United States and many countries, going on cruises and staying at over 150 elder hostels, “Road Scholars”. He loved to read, watch sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates and chat with his neighbors. He worked hard all his life, from the time he was a paperboy and had a great patriotic love for his country. A graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh in 1954, Ron worked as a chemical engineer for Allied Signal, now Honeywell International for 36 years until he retired in 1990. He was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, where he was an active member as an usher and greeter; the church men’s book club, with its’ lively discussions every Thursday with breakfast at Bob Evans. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his wife Catherine, his sons; Philip, (Kathleen) Sorg of Flemington, NJ and William, (Pam) Sorg of West Grove, PA, his five grandchildren; Rachel, Julia, Jason, Erin and Danielle and his sisters; Pearl Fraser of Monongahela, PA and Jean, (Barry) Graham of Finleyville, PA. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Celebrate his Life in a memorial service to be held at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 East Roseville Rd, Lancaster, PA on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Robert S. Burns officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at the Highland Church Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Ron’s memory to Lancaster Emergency Medical Service (LEMSA), 100 E. Charlotte St., Millersville, PA 17551, or to a charity of your choice.

Ronald E. Sorg

December 7, 2016