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Rita Rohrer Obituary
Horseheads - Age 88, of Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Bridges Cornell Heights in Ithaca, NY. Georgine was born in Franklin, PA on June 16, 1930, daughter of the late Lucian and Florence (Keeley) Leta. Georgine was also predeceased by her sister, Mary Nina King and brother, Lucian Leta. Georgine retired from St. Mary Our Mother Catholic School after many years as a teacher and children's choir director. Georgine is survived by her husband of 68 years, Kenneth; daughters, Kathleen (Marc) Lovell of Elmira Heights, NY, Chris (Leon) Frost of Herkimer, NY and Susan (Jay) Andre of Arvada, CO; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Music was a passion for Georgine. She enjoyed singing around the house, teaching her students and her children the joy of music, as well as singing with the Elmira Choral Society, Common Time Choral Group and adult choirs of St. Mary Our Mother. Family will receive individual condolences at 9:00 am from family and friends on Tuesday, December 18th at St. Mary Our Mother Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am with Fr. Christopher Linsler as celebrant. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Georgine to the Alzheimer's Association at 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620, or St. Mary Our Mother School at 811 Westlake St., Horseheads, NY 14845. Arrangements have been entrusted with the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
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December 18, 2018
Georgine taught my son at St. Mary Our Mother. I joined the staff and had the pleasure of working along side her until she retired. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Karen Solometo, Horseheads, N.Y.
Al and Mary Anne Borja
December 17, 2018
Our four children were very lucky to have Georgine as their teacher in the fourth grade. She not only was very special and loved her students but a dear friend and I have been blessed to have known such a wonderful lady. Our sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to all of the Rohrer family. God bless her always
December 17, 2018
I worked with Georgina at St. Mary Our Mother,
So I know what a special person she was.
My deepest sympathy at her loss.
Kathy Brown
Mary Smith
December 17, 2018
Years ago I had the pleasure of singing with Georgine in the St Mary Our Mother choir. She was a dedicated musician who shared her love of music with others. She will be missed.
Alonzo Borja
December 17, 2018
I remember her as an enthusiastic music teacher who was passionate about her job. She loved the children she taught. God bless her and her family.Alonzo Borja
Julie Prentice
December 16, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Rohrer, Kathy, Chris, and Sue and families. It was an honor to care for and love Georgine.
Love, Julie Prentice
December 16, 2018
Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathies to the Rohrer family for the loss of someone closed to your heart. May the memories of those days gone, help you cope and bring some comfort. May the God of peace helped the entire family and friends during this difficult time of grief. 1Thes. 4:13,14 can bring comfort. My sincere and deepest condolences to all.
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