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Ray R. Boltz, 90

January 6, 1931 - April 03, 2021

Ray R. Boltz, 90, formerly of Akron, Lancaster and Mount Joy, passed away at Masonic Village on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Harvey and Ida (Spitler) Boltz.

Earning his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, Ray was a Penn State Football fan for life. Ray co-owned Erb Brothers Landscaping with Tom Atkins for 40 years. He served stateside with HQ Company 79th Engineer Group (Construction) in the US Army during the Korean War.

Ray Ray shared 25 wonderful years with his wife Aracelis “Ari” (Cruz) Boltz. Also surviving Ray are his son, Andy Boltz, husband of Tammy and their daughter Brittany; and his nephew Kent Boltz, husband of Elaine. Ray was preceded in death by his brothers, Mark and Paul Boltz, and his nephew Ronald Boltz.

He worshipped at the Manheim Campus of LCBC. Ray had a very upbeat attitude. He was very funny and witty; and he was a great guy whom everybody loved, and he loved them back. He was previously involved in the Masons.

Ray and Ari loved to golf and take family trips. When they spent winters in Boynton Beach, FL, they would golf every day. Their trips included visiting the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Myrtle Beach, a skiing trip to Switzerland and a week in Paris.

Viewings will take place 5-7 PM Wednesday, April 7th, and 9-10 AM Thursday, April 8th, with the funeral at 10 AM on Thursday, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Conestoga Memorial Park.

Please omit flowers, and kindly consider a donation in Ray’s memory to PA Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17112.

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April 16, 2021

Ray was my College roomate at Penn State, Fraternity brothers at Delta Chi, and business partners at Erb Brothers Landscaping, Inc. for fourty years. I am missing him already.
Tom Atkins

April 14, 2021

Ari and family, we are saddened for your loss and will always treasure the memories of you and Ray. 
Loraine & Leroy Martin, old neighbors, golfers, friends. 
 

April 08, 2021

Sorry to learn of Ray’s death. I enjoyed working with him over the years. 
Ray Herr and Roberta

April 07, 2021

So sorry about your passing… Ray.. You helped my parents build their dream! Thank you.. Rest in Peace …  
Kenneth G. Myers

April 06, 2021

so sorry to hear about the loss of Ray he was a great man a great friend I was proud to say that I worked with he and Tom over the years you will be deeply missed by my family my company and many many people
Reid Coyle Coyle Electric

April 06, 2021

Ari, I am so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you my friend.
 
Tina Nuss-Enochs

April 06, 2021

I worked for Ray for several years back in the late 70’s. Ray was a great guy to work for and I learned a lot from him and all the other mentors that worked for the company. Ray was very personable and easy to talk to. Condolences to his family during this sad time.He certainly will be missed.
Rick Heisley

Visitation
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Thursday, April 08, 2021
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Lititz, PA 17543
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