Roger D. Green, 72, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Narvon, Roger was a son of the late Raymond and Ruth I. (Orr) Green and the loving husband of 42 years to Sally Ann (Himelright) Green.
Roger was a graduate of Garden Spot HS, class of 1970. He worked as a cabinet maker for Rutt Custom Cabinetry and Quality Custom Cabinetry in New Holland. He had also worked for Kalas Manufacturing as a dock and truck loader. Roger was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping in Huntington, Raystown Lake. Roger loved the company of his family, hanging out at home with the family was valued time. Roger formerly enjoyed working on cars and the gun range. He loved his pets, particularly his big dogs. He was a straightforward kind of guy and kept close to his family. He valued his family and relationships with his closest friends. He often said, “you don’t need a lot of friends in life, you just need the ones that are true.”
In addition to his family, Roger is survived by two sons, Roger D. Green Jr. of Ephrata and Brandon D. Green of Ephrata; three nieces, Tracy, Sarah, Jodie; and nephew, Matthew. Roger was predeceased by siblings, Patricia Gilbert, Raymond Green Jr., Shirley McComsey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to PA SPCA, www.pspca.org/donate.
At Roger’s request, there will be no services. His final resting place will be Meadville Church cemetery.
