Ruben Fontanez Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruben Fontanez of Hershey, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruben left this world on December 4, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruben Fontanez or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Ruben shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Ruben farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jose Fontanez and Catalina Fontanez (Negron). He is survived by: his girlfriend Gloria E. Negron of Hershey; his son Ruben Fontanez, Jr. (Dorraine) of New London, CT; and his grandchildren, Jennifer Fontanez, Sergio Fontanez (Priya), Raven Brody, Wyatt Kalbach, Solana Kalbach (Soli), Kerenza Philpott and Arjun Ruben Fontanez.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service (1111 E Market St, York, PA 17403). A burial will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 1:15 PM at the Pennsylvania Avenue. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Prospect Hill Cemetery (700 N George St, York, PA 17404).
