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Rosemary Elizabeth Joan (Overbaugh) Cook, 78
May 17, 2014
Rosemary Elizabeth Joan (Overbaugh) Cook, 78, was born in Hanover, PA. She went home to her Savior on May 17, 2014. She was the daughter of the late J. Clarence and Helen C. Topper Overbaugh of McSherrystown, and the wife of Carl W. Cook of Lancaster. They celebrated their 52nd anniversary in August.
She will be lovingly missed by her children: Carla (Keith) Saylor, Lancaster, Stephen (Diane) of Mount Joy, Edward (Debbie) of Crownsville, MD, Brenda (Dan) Schafer of Carlsbad, CA, Colleen (John) Chen of Raleigh, NC, and Michael (Meredith) of Williamsburg, VA; 16 grandchildren; siblings: Mary Clare Weaver of McSherrystown, PA, Monsignor Hugh Overbaugh of Harrisburg, PA, Elaine Pace (Bill) of Granada Hills, CA, Regina Heidler of York, Marie Smith of McSherrystown, Joyce (James) Groft of McSherrystown, Constance (Richard) Keffer of Charlotte, NC, Sheila (William) Hennesey of Shepardstown, WV and Joseph Overbaugh (Debbie) of Lancaster; and a sister-in-law, Peg Overbaugh.
She was preceded in death by siblings: Jerome (Maureen) Overbaugh, Bernard (Marilyn) Overbaugh, Phillip Overbaugh, Monsignor Lawrence Overbaugh and C. Patricia Overbaugh.
She graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1954 and Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1957 as an RN. She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Coatesville Veterans Hospital and The Community Hospital of Lancaster. She was an active member of St. Anthony’s Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, member of Our Legion of Mary and ministered to the infirmed in various nursing homes in our community. In addition, she was a facilitator at the Diocesan Synod.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 from 6-8 PM and again from 10:30-11:30 AM on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602 with A Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM with Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. Interment will be at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Diocese of Harrisburg, 4800 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111 or to https://www.hbgdiocese.org/giving/pentecost-collection/ ; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; or to Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 26 North Third St, McSherrystown, PA 17344.
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Condolences to the Family
May 26, 2014
I grew up on Hilton Drive next door to the Sheaffer’s and got to know “Aunt Roses” through my friend Donna. My sympathy to all of you on the loss of a real nice lady.
Sincerely,
Beth Weber Neidert
May 21, 2014
Love and prayers for Aunt Rosemary and your whole family and admiration for the beautiful life she lived. Love, Cathy Holland and family
May 21, 2014
Please accept my condolence to the family of Rosemary Overbaugh Cook. Rosemary was always willing to support and help the needy. She volunteered to work with a small group of nurses to celebrate a White Mass at Sacred Heart Church for Health Care Workers from Lancaster County at which Bishop Joseph Daley, Officiated in 1966. Knowing Rosemary as a kind and generous person was a great blessing to many people.
Flo Howard, RN Retired.
May 20, 2014
Steve, Diane and family, please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Heise family – Henry, Kim, Elizabeth and Henry
May 20, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to the Cook and Overbaugh families. Rosemary Cook was a very nice lady and a wonderful cousin. She was always so cheerful and happy and never complained about anything. Always eager to jump in and help at various family activities. I remember working for a marketing company in Hazleton, Pa in 1999. I was speaking to a lady from Lancaster who was a nurse and worked wtih Rosemary. When I mentioned Rosemary Cook’s name she had nothing but the nicest things to say about her. What a wonderful lady she was, superb nurse and great co worker. Rosemary will be missed for sure. RIP cousin Rosemary Cook.
Cousins Tony & Rosemary DeFrancisco
Orlando, Fl
May 20, 2014
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Aunt Roses and send prayers and thoughts of peace and healing to all.
I will be forever thankful for the resonating of her faith, love, humility, and compassion which will be everlasting.
Ann
May 20, 2014
DEAR FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS OF MRS ROSEMARY COOK
The Magic of a Mother’s Touch
There’s magic in a Mother’s touch,
and sunshine in her smile.
There’s love in everything she does
to make our lives worthwhile.
We can find both hope and courage
Just by looking in her eyes.
Her laughter is a source of joy,
her works are warm and wise.
There is a kindness and compassion
to be found in her embrace,
and we see the light of heaven
shining from a Mother’s face.
WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF
DINIE AND EVERT OSTERMAN
CARLSBAD CA
May 19, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to the Cook and Overbaugh families. Rosemary Cook was a very nice lady and a wonderful cousin. She was always so cheerful and happy and never complained about anything. Always eager to jump in and help at various family activities. I remember working for a marketing company in Hazleton, Pa in 1999. I was speaking to a lady from Lancaster who was a nurse and worked wtih Rosemary. When I mentioned Rosemary Cook’s name she had nothing but the nicest things to say about her. What a wonderful lady she was, superb nurse and great co worker.
Rosemary will be missed for sure. RIP Rosemary Cook.
May 19, 2014
Prayers for Aunt Roses and the entire family. Her smile will be greatly missed.
joe Heidler III
May 19, 2014
Sorry to hear of Rosemary’s passing. What an awesome lady full of faith and love. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord and in each other.
In Christian Love,
Adam, Stacey, Aspen Snethen (friends of Brenda Schafer)
May 19, 2014
Rosemary or Roses as we knew her was a woman of immense kindness, wisdom, and spiritual integrity. She was an exceptional mother and wife who nurtured a large family and each child blossomed to their potential. Her strength, patience, and tolerance during her illness was incredible. She could be depended upon to be the voice of reason during excited Itialian dialogues. As her sister-in-law, she was always supportive and someone to seek for counsel. The world has been a better place because of Roses and now she is glowing in the heavenly light she is a part of. We will all be better for having her touch our lives. Rest in peace, dear Roses.
With love, sympathy, and prayers,
Jeannie
May 19, 2014
Steve, Diane and family, please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother/grandmother. We will keep all of your family in our prayers. Ed went to school with Msgr Hugh, and spoke very highly of the Overbaugh/Topper families. Mary and Cindy Barr
May 19, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. May it bring you peace to know that she suffers no more And is with The Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ed and all your family. Don and June Hall
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