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Dorothy Rearich Obituary

YORK Dorothy Jane (Shearer) Rearich of Country Meadows, York, and formerly of Zions View where she was a member of Quickel's Lutheran Church, and West York where she was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, passed away at 6:30 a.m. September 16, 2012. She was the wife of John P. "Phil" Rearich who passed away November 11, 1999. Jane was born during the Great Depression on May 24, 1932, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Jessie Boyer Shearer Senft and Warren William Shearer. A few days after her birth, her father was furloughed from the railroad and they moved to the Shearer farm in Port Royal, Juniata County. In 1943 the family moved to York where she lived on East Philadelphia St., attended York City schools, and worked as a tray girl at York Hospital where she made "the grand and glorious sum of 32 cents an hour." Jane was a 1950 graduate of York High and a proud member of the clarinet section of the high school marching band. Many times she related how the band, under the direction of Elwood Sprigle, would march through the York square playing the St. Louis Blues. She was also a member of the Pensupreme Band. She was a history buff, enjoyed reading, music, feeding and watching birds, going to Hanover for a chili dog, word search puzzles, and cooking. She raised her family with a firm hand and had many colorful expressions her children called Janieisms, the best and most frequently used being: "Our name is Rearich, not Rockefeller." Her children's friends and her neighbors' children were treated no differently than her own. She is survived the nine children, Deborah Firebaugh, Steven Rearich, Roberta Rishel, Scott Rearich, Charles W. Rearich, and John Rearich II, of the York area; Barbara Glick and Laura Glick of Lancaster; and Timothy Rearich of Las Vegas. Also two sisters, Barbara (Jack) Horstick of Dover, Delaware, and Mary Ann "Sue" (Ralph) Hoover of Port Royal; a brother-in-law, Charles L. (Shirley) Rearich of Mt. Wolf; an uncle, Walter Boyer of Texas; 21 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Paradise Holtzschwamm E.C.C. Church, Thomasville, with her Pastor Paul Guiliano and retired Pastor Thomas Bellis officiating. The family will greet visitors starting at 10 a.m. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hanover, at 2 p.m. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth road, York, is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff of Country Meadows and Asera Care Hospice Services for their many kindnesses and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the York Rescue Mission, 367 W. Market St., York, PA 17401; or a favorite charity. Send condolences at BestLifeTributes.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Sep. 19, 2012.

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October 10, 2012

Dear Aunt Jane, thank you for being a wonderful friend to my mom Mary. Your greatest legacy is your children, my Rearich cousins. I think of you often and fondly. Anne

Charles W. Rearich

September 26, 2012

Go rest high on that mountain. Now you are at rest with dad. Love you mom.

LeRoy zeigler

September 21, 2012

Will always miss Jane's sweet voice giving me the dickens. Since high school this woman would always bring a smile to my face (and fear in my heart) just kidding! And she would always keep me in line(yea right).

Linda Summers Carpenter

September 19, 2012

My sympathies. I was a friend of Laura's growing up in West York. I always had the impression that Mrs. Rearich's claim to fame was her children!

September 19, 2012

Our prayers and deepest thoughts go out to you at this time..

Jay and Debbie Sherman

Judy White

September 19, 2012

My Aunt Jane...always providing me with an enlightening verse, most recently being "I don't mind getting old, it is just so damn inconvenient!"..I am blessed to have spent some time with you before you were called home. Rest peacefully...
Judy

Annette Christine

September 18, 2012

My sympathy to the Rearich family

John Holder

September 18, 2012

Dear Family,

Your mother was a good woman. A tough Mom who trained you well. I'm sure she was as proud of you as much as you were of her. God Bless

September 18, 2012

My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you. She will be missed. We all have our memories of her and of your dad. She made me feel welcome when I was in Bud's family. I remember the times we would visit them. I always thought they were a good different, but your mom knew how to make everyone feel welcomed. I do remember her sayings. Your parents loved each other and now they are together. When my Katie was little she would call her Katiebird. She always said what she thought and spoke the truth. I'm sorry that I lost touch with her. She will always be in each one of your hearts and she loved each one of you deeply. She will always be with you.

Deb (Sprenkle) Markle

Bill Horstick

September 18, 2012

My much-loved Aunt always called me "Sweet William".. I cannot recall when or why this started, but hearing her call me Sweet William was very endearing. I had a special relationship with my mom's older sister and I will miss her dearly!

Tim Rearich

September 18, 2012

Thanks for being a great mom, Mom! Love ya Tim

john MECKLEY

September 18, 2012

Our sympathy to all of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Pat Meckley
Newport News, va

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