Lois Rankin Obituary
We announce the death of Lois Rankin of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 80. Lois will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lois Rankin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wayne Stiteler and Vera Stiteler; and her granddaughter Laken Bankert. She is survived by: her husband Bill Rankin; her children, Krista Rose (Jeff) of Cochranton, Karena Bankert (Greg) of East Berlin and Jason Rankin (Heather) of Latrobe; her grandchildren, Morgan Bankert Julius (Ean), Jared, Kaylin, Kendall Rose, Jonathan and Emily Rankin; and her siblings, Nancy Hall (Jim) and Lyle Stiteler (Cathy). She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, extended family, and the many friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday, September 21st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (117 W King St, East Berlin, PA 17316). A memorial service was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lois' name to the York County 4-H Endowment Fund, Penn State Extension, Pleasant Valley Rd. #101, York, PA 17406; the Pennsylvania Livestock Association Scholarship Fund, 1736 Bethel Hollow Road, New Paris, PA 15554; Trinity Lutheran Church, 117 W King St, East Berlin, PA 17316; or the Laken Bankert Ag Scholarship Fund via SGASF, PO Box 66, Spring Grove PA 17362.
