Roy A. Lighty

May 13, 1933 - May 8, 2019

Roy Allen Lighty, of Red Lion, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 6:08 pm at Wellspan York Hospital at the age of 85. He was the husband of Bernice E. (Doll) Lighty to whom he married on October 3, 1953, celebrating 65 years of marriage. Roy was born in Chanceford Township on May 13, 1933 and was the son of the late Roy F. and Clara (Snyder) Lighty. He worked as a supervisor at Glen-Gery Bricks in York for 52 years. He was a longtime and faithful member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Red Lion. Roy was a member of the Hawk Gunning Club of York, he enjoyed hunting with his son and grandchildren and he played a big role in campaigning for the Republican Party. He enjoyed doing word search puzzles, going to Casino’s and collecting things. Besides his loving wife, Bernice, he leaves his two sons, Timothy A. Lighty and his wife Wendy of Dallastown and Robert A. Lighty and his wife Lori of Aspers. He was the grandfather to Joshua (Holly), Jared (Amanda), Travis (Ciara), Shelley, and Jessica, and great grandfather to, Ben, Alex and Alyssa. Roy has two brothers, Earl Lighty (Delores) of Brogue and George Lighty (Wanda) of Red Lion, and a sister, Mary K. Saylor of Red Lion, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce E. Schaszberger in 2018, a grandson, Lee Allen and a niece that he and his wife raised, Judy Moser in 2017, along with two brothers, Walter F. Lighty, Sr. and Sylvester Lighty. Viewings for Roy will be on Monday, May 13th, from6-8 pm and Tuesday, May 14th, from 9:30 to 10:30am at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. A Service of Honor and Praise for Roy will begin at 10:30 am at the funeral home, with Rev. Rick Robinson, pastor of Bendersville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to: American Lung Association of PA, 3001 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17001. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. Roy was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He will be carried in our hearts, until the day when we all meet again. www.BurgFuneralHome.com