Randal Lee Usner

Randal Lee Usner obituary, Ephrata, PA

Randal Lee Usner

Randal Usner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stradling Funeral Home - Akron on Feb. 12, 2026.
Randal Lee Usner, 78, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center.

He was born in Ephrata to the late Earl and Esther (Spangler) Usner and was the husband of the late Peggy Ann Usner.

He was a member of Akron Grace E.C. Church. Randal was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War.

Randal is survived by two sons, Dale W. Usner of Athol, ID, Dean R., husband of Cecile of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Zeke, Eli, Kaitlyn; a great-grandson, Emmett; two sisters, Barb Sheaffer and Audrey Gibble.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gail L. Usner.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6 to 7 PM, at Grace EC Church, Akron, 101 N. 7th St., Akron, followed by his funeral service at 7 PM, with Pastor Daniel Meyers officiating. Interment will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 9:30 AM, at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Randal's memory may be made to a veterans association of your choice.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

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