Jay Clarence Greider

Jay Clarence Greider, of Mount Joy, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the evening of April 7, 2025. He was 88 years old. The son of the late Clarence and Viola Greider, Jay was born on May 23, 1936, in Mount Joy. He was a 1954 graduate of East Donegal High and then earned his B.S. degree from Elizabethtown College in 1958 (where he lettered in wrestling). Following college, he worked for his father at Red Rose Dairy, Inc. In 1962, Jay started and operated the Red Rose Dairy Bar which, thanks to its restaurant, slot-car racetrack, miniature golf course, and especially Jay’s homemade ice cream, became a well-known and popular community hangout. In 1972, Jay began working for Dauphin Deposit Bank, ultimately becoming the Manager of the Wheatland and Mount Joy branches. Jay obtained his real estate license in 1981 and subsequently worked for Coldwell Banker, Slaugh-Cooper, Sheetz Real Estate, Donegal Real Estate and Autry Zink. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mae Lavon (Zink) Greider; daughter Karen Rodruan (and husband Bill); daughter Dawn Pappas (and husband John); son Jay Clinton (Jake) Greider (and wife Carol); 7 grandchildren (and their spouses); and soon-to-be 9 great-grandchildren. Family was the special love of his life. Jay was a longtime member of the Mount Joy Church of God, where he served on the Council, and taught Sunday School for decades. He enjoyed shooting and hunting, and going to his cabin in upstate PA. He was a member of Rotary Club and the Ashara-Casiphia Lodge 551, and he volunteered his time to multiple community organizations. Jay excelled at every role he played in life: son, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, employee, owner, volunteer, friend. He will be remembered for setting an incredible standard for living one’s life. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jay’s Celebration of Life service at Mount Joy Church of God, 30 East Main St., Mount Joy PA 17552, on Friday, April 25 2025 at 11:00AM. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Jay’s memory to the Mount Joy Church of God, or to AccentCare (Jay’s Hospice service provider) via the website seasonsfoundation.org/donate.

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Jay Clarence Greider

May 23, 1936 - April 7, 2025