Ralph James “Sonny” Weik, 77

June 25, 2016

Ralph James Weik (Sonny), 77, passed away at his Manor TWP home on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Born in Bethel, Berks County, he was the son of the late George Dewey and Mabel A. (Shiffer) Weik. Ralph was the loving husband of Adeline M. (Berkheimer) Weik (Terry) for 55 years.
For 39 years Ralph was a bindery worker for Business Press, Science Press and Mack Printing, and then for 11 years he was a driver for Kent Dental Lab. He was an Eagle Scout, he enjoyed card games, flea markets, travel, playing bingo and he had various interest in collectibles and automobiles. He loved Adeline’s black raspberry pie and chicken pot pie. Ralph was of the Lutheran Faith.
In addition to his wife Adeline, Ralph is survived by their 2 sons, Ralph Weik, husband of Patricia of Mount Wolfe and Scott Weik, husband of Denise of Lancaster; 2 daughters, Karen (Weik), wife of David Erb of Lancaster and Jennifer Weik of Lancaster; 6 grandchildren, that were the light of his life, Andrea, Derek, Kelsey, Kyle, Darian and William; and 10 great-grandchildren. Ralph is also survived by his two sisters, Betty Haldeman and Patricia Schaeffer, both of Sinking Spring. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters.
A funeral service outside of mass will be held 11 am Friday, July 1, 2016 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601, with The Rev. Philip G. Burger officiating. Viewings will be held 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA and 10 to 11 am on Friday at the church. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.