BONNEAUVILLE Rosemary H. Burns, 72, entered into God's eternal care Friday, May 10, 2013, at the York Hospital surrounded by her family. Rosemary was the loving wife of Joseph G. Burns, Jr., who died September 4, 2002. Born August 29, 1940, in New Orleans, La., she was the daughter of the late William and Clementine (Brown) Hohensee. Mrs. Burns graduated from St. Joseph's Academy of New Orleans, La. She worked as a clerical bookkeeper in various offices over the years. Most recently, she worked in Gettysburg in the medical offices of Dr. Bajaj. Rosemary was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Bonneauville, as well as the Ladies Auxiliary of the Catholic War Veterans in Bonneauville. She was also a member of the Recycled Teenagers social group. In her free time, Rosemary enjoyed traveling. Rosemary is survived by her son, Michael A. Burns of Gettysburg; her daughter, Susan B. Bast and her husband, Rob of Phoenix, Ariz.; her two grandchildren, Makayla and Austin Bast, both of Phoenix; her brother, William Hohensee of Poplarville, Miss.; and her two sisters, Marilyn Mart and Martha Hohensee, both of New Orleans, La. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 12 E. Hanover St., (Bonneauville) Gettysburg 17325 with Fr. Augusty T. Valomchalil as the Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Cemetery, (Bonneauville) Gettysburg. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Rosemary may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 12 E. Hanover St., Gettysburg, PA 17325. The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 66 E. Hanover St., Gettysburg has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com
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God bless all the family and rest in peace with the Lord Rose.
May 22, 2013
Mike and Sue,
My heart and prayers go out to you both. Your Mom will be missed and dearly remembered. Rosie could always make me laugh.
Love you,
Kathleen
May 13, 2013
Mike Susan & family
Mom will be missed very much.
She loved all of you very much. All of you and Sami were very important to her.
Myra Miller
May 12, 2013
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