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Rosemary Holtzinger Obituary

Rosemary Holtzinger

Lower Windsor Township - Rosemary Holtzinger, age 83, of Lower Windsor Township, died unexpectedly as the result of a vehicle accident, Thursday, October 18, 2018. Born in Dillsburg on August 18, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Reba (Myers) Hollinger. Rosemary was the loving wife of the late Howard F. "Bud" Holtzinger. She was also preceded in death by her first husband the late John Craver Hollinger.

Rosemary was a caseworker supervisor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, serving in the York office for 30 years. Following her retirement she worked part-time for Holleran Consulting in Mountville and on the York County Court Tip Staff. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kreutz Creek VFW Post #7045. Rosemary was an active volunteer at the York Hospital, at the Penn State York Pullo Center, and with the Red Cross's Blood Drives.

Rosemary enjoyed sewing, gardening, and decorating. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, family was always most important to her. Rosemary loved family gatherings, and was always in the stands cheering her grandchildren on in their sporting events.

Rosemary is survived by her son Richard A. Hollinger, and his wife Kimberly of York, her step-son Richard S. Holtzinger, and his wife Christina of Lower Windsor Twp., and her sister Connie Hollinger of York. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Derek, Matthew, Haley, and Zachary, and her great-granddaughter Emmalynn. She was preceded in death by her son Steven Jay Hollinger and her sister Beverly McAffee.

A funeral service to celebrate Rosemary's life will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 11:00am from the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York with Pastor John W. Bell officiating. There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00am until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, Rosemary's family encourages donations in her memory to one's favorite charity.

Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403. www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by York Daily Record from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2018.

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Kelly Kinard

October 15, 2019

So difficult to believe it has been a year already? I was in New Mexico and missed your services. Doesn't seem real, even though it has been a year! Rest easy, my golden girl! ❤

Kelly Kinard

October 24, 2018

You were so loved, by so many. You will always be our Golden Girl!

Beverly and Scott Brunner

October 24, 2018

Please accept our sincere condolences. Rose was such a nice lady and I know she will be deeply missed. You are all in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Kurt and Stephanie Janke

October 23, 2018

We send our thoughts and prayers to all of Rose's loved ones. We will remember her smile, humor, and gracious heart. She was a sweet sweet friend!
Love and blessings

October 23, 2018

My heartfelt symphathy is extended to you Connie and Rose's family. Rose was special to me for 40+ years as a professional peer and a friend. Such a tragic loss for all of us. I remember the Friday night happy hours. With the loss of Cyndi, Mary and now Rose, I can't think but how precious life is. Though I have been gone from York county since 2008, please be mindful I never forget the friendships I had. Time and distance removed me from those memories physically but never emotionally. With sympathy, Jeffrey & Marie DeHoff

Brenda Cool

October 23, 2018

We will miss you Rose! You loved people, and you loved life! Condolences to her family. ❤
Brenda and Ron Cool

Sharon Swope

October 22, 2018

Many hours spent together solving the world's problems'. Rest In Peace, my friend!
Missed by friends and family here on earth. Rejoicing above!

Kara Connors

October 21, 2018

I am going to miss you my friend. Always there when I needed you... Always my partner in crime. Always willing to lend a hand.

Gary Fillmore

October 21, 2018

Rose was a good person and a good friend. I have many pleasant memories of times spent with Rose and Bud and a variety of friends on the back deck of their house.

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