Jean E. Houck, 82, of Mountville, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at home. She was the wife of the late Donald M. Houck. Jean was born in Bressler, daughter of the late Harold S. and Kathryn E. Cain Hetzel.

Jean was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church. She worked in the cafeteria at Hempfield High School, before her retirement. Jean enjoyed reading, playing cards with friends and spending time with her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. She also loved her dog, "Mason."

She is survived by two sons: Gary E. (Kirsty) Houck and Ken (Lynne) Houck. One daughter: Eileen P. (John) Catino. . Seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Two sisters: Kathy (Andy) Burger and Carol Lou Casey. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Joan Kutz (her twin) and Shirley Ann Bartlett. One brother: Harold Lee Hetzel.

The Celebration of Life Service will be at Reformation Lutheran Church, 2235 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mark C. Chavez, officiating. The Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment in Concordia Lutheran Cemetery at 2:30 P.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Reformation Lutheran Church. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.