Grace Risso Jones

Grace Risso Jones, 87, of Hanover, PA, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at SpiriTrust Lutheran, Village at Utz Terrace, Hanover, PA. Born on March 7, 1936, in Baltimore City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Benedetto Herman Risso and Frieda Lehman Risso. She was the beloved wife of Sidney Lewis Jones; they were married for 68 years.

Grace enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and taking pictures. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She had many fond memories of living in Italy years ago.

Surviving her, in addition to her husband, are her children, Mark Jones Sr. and wife Priscilla of Manchester, MD, and Marla Rebecca Mammarella of St. Augustine, FL; her grandchildren: Mark Jr, Annie, Matthew, Jacob; and great-grandchildren Henry and Emma. She is also survived by sister Freda Miller of Westminster, MD, sister Dorothy Cooper of Chattanooga TN, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 14, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hanover First Church of God, 600 Fairview Dr, Hanover, PA 17331.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to SpiriTrust Lutheran, Village at Utz Terrace, 2100 Utz Terrace, Hanover, PA 17331.

Arrangements are by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., Manchester, MD.