Lois L. Wood, 95, of Hershey, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Harmony at Hershey Senior Living. Born on November 19, 1930, in Shickshinny, she was the daughter of the late Freas W. and Josephine E. (Peters) Hontz.
Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack T. Wood, and her son, Gary T. Wood. She was also the last surviving sibling among twelve children: Paul, Roy, Donald, Carl, Homer, Russell, Junior, Naomi, Arlene, Freddy, and Inez.
Lois is survived by her daughter, Betsy Weaver and husband Paul of Halifax; four grandchildren: Jonathon Weaver, Sarah Keyton (husband Randy), Megan Stouffer (husband Matt), and Jack Wood (wife Christine); and four great-grandchildren: Jayna and Addison Stouffer, and Maverick and Peighton Wood.
In the 1950s, Lois worked as a hairdresser before devoting herself to raising her family. She took great pride in her organizational skills, and her role as a homemaker. In the years that followed, she worked as a secretary in the Apheresis Department at Hershey Medical Center. She talked highly of her compassionate co-workers and also formed meaningful connections with some of the patients.
Lois treasured time spent with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved belonging to her large family and eagerly anticipated their yearly reunions She cherished times spent with her dear friend, Joan Bechtel, who was also her neighbor for greater than 25 years. Lois was also a faithful attendee of the UCC Church of the Redeemer in Hershey and looked forward to their Christmas Cantata each year.
Visitation will be held on December 8, 2025 at 10AM, with the funeral service to follow at 11AM in the UCC Church of the Redeemer, 500 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey. Burial will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the family's discretion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UCC Church of the Redeemer, 500 West Chocolate Ave , Hershey, Pa 17033 or Serenity Hospice, 205 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster, PA . 17601.
