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Romaine Louise Hohenwarter, 85
Romaine Louise Hohenwarter, 85, of Willow Street, passed away at her home in Willow Valley on June 10, 2021. Born and raised in Lancaster City, Romaine was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Beyer) Peterman and the loving wife of the late Thomas A. Hohenwarter, who passed in 1989.
Romaine was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and briefly worked for RCA before dedicating her life to caring for her six children and taking on the role, along with her husband, as a foster parent for many children over the span of 17 years.
A caring, loving, and gentle spirit, Romaine was always making a difference for those around her and in the community. She was a quiet force whose life’s purpose was acting in service of others. Her greatest act of service was the faithfulness and dedication in which she cared for her husband of 33 years.
Romaine was a devout Catholic and a long-time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. There she was an extraordinary minister, providing communion to those in Willow Valley who could no longer attend church, she was involved with the Women’s and Mother’s clubs, and would volunteer to clean the sanctuary.
She will be dearly missed by her children: Gregory Hohenwarter and his wife Francine, Mark Hohenwarter and his wife Janis, Stephen Hohenwarter and his wife Gail Groves Scott, Donna McElrath and her husband Kenneth, Michael Hohenwarter and his wife Cami, and Susan Phiel and her husband Robert, 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Dorothy Dosch and her husband Martin and Charles Peterman and his wife Gail, a sister-in-law Kathleen Galie, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and beloved husband Thomas, Romaine is preceded in death by 9 siblings.
Friends and family will be welcomed for a time of viewing Monday, June 14, 2021 from 6:00-8:00pm with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:30pm at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:00am at Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 South Prince St., Lancaster PA 17603 with Fr. Brian Olkowski as Celebrant. Guests will be received prior to the Mass starting at 9:00am. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Historical St. Mary’s Catholic Church at the address above or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.
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June 15, 2021
She was a nice lady. May she rest in peace.
Millie Rodriguez
June 14, 2021
Keeping you all in prayer. May God comfort your hearts.
Francine Brooks
June 14, 2021
Oh the happy times and happy memories our families shared together. St. Mary’s School, cub scouts, altar serving, church picnics, church youth group activites and ocassional family get togethers are all recollections of happy times. I still recall your mom and dad tooting the car horn whenever they drove bye our house! Now we share your sadness. Your mom’s strong, patient and gentle ways were so admired. No doubt a great reward awaited her. May she be at peace. With Sincerest sympathy.
Lou Jackubowski
June 14, 2021
Stephen and Gail,
May happy memories of you Mother give you peace and comfort.
Kristy Taylor
June 14, 2021
My family grieves with yours for your loss. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Lee
June 13, 2021
It is with sadness that I say goodbye to my friend Romaine. I know that her faith is strong and she is now with Jesus and her many loved ones who preceded. Rest In Peace.
Jean Rast
June 13, 2021
Romaine cared for my brother, Tom, lovingly and willingly for many years and never complained.Tom was blessed to have her.
kathleen galie
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