Jay T. Rohler, 73, of Lebanon, went home with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on Thursday, May 26, 1949, to the late Alfred Rohler and Betty Lou Rohler (Reese) in Norfolk County, Virginia.
Jay was proud of his country and served in the Army before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He spent his career as an accountant, ultimately retiring as the Cost Account Supervisor at Ward Manufacturing. Jay harnessed a passion for lending his experience and his time to Partners in Progress. He loved golfing, reading history and crime novels, dancing, playing pool, and listening to music, especially Tom Petty.
Jay is survived by his loving wife Lisa Rohler; children Neil Rohler (Ursula), Darren Rohler (Danielle), Ashly Ryan (Daniel), Christopher Reese, Cary Rohler (Jennifer), and John Hersey (Christy); nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; siblings Terry Rohler (Linda), Dennis Rohler (Maureen), Don Rohler, Joanna Paup (Sam), Kathy Rohler, and Gina Rohler; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to Jay’s visitation at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Christman’s Funeral Home located at 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042; services will immediately follow at 11:00 am. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
For more information or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.christmansfuneralhome.com