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Rowena Kehr Obituary
York - Rowena L. Kehr passed away on Christmas Day 2018 at Rest Haven York. She was the wife of the late Donald W. Kehr. Born December 16, 1940 in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Barbara (Bellendorf) Perry.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, December 28 at 4:30 p.m. at Praise Community Church, 705 S. Ogontz St., York, PA. Visitation will begin at the church at 4:00 p.m.
Rowena graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in Psychology from Millersville University. She worked as a Patient Representative and Crisis Counselor in the Emergency Department at York Hospital.
Mrs. Kehr is survived by a sister, Charlotte (Perry) Pritchett and her husband Jim; two sons, David S. Andrews and his wife Mary of Red Lion; Steven M. Andrews and his wife Mary of Lower Windsor Township; and a daughter, R. Elizabeth (Kehr) Mazzarino of York. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Melissa K. (Andrews) Gilliss and husband Robins of Springfield Township; Matthew S. Andrews of San Mateo, CA; and Donald H. Kehr of York. In addition, she is survived by two great-grandchildren: Kingley and Mea Gilliss, as well as nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Alan Andrews
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Carolyn Allison
December 23, 2020
I miss you every day and our talks and your laugh.
Brittany Zeigler
December 30, 2018
Such a beautiful and loving lady . I will always remember the hours and days I spent with her. And all the advice shes given me. I'll always remember her stories and all the experiences she had and shared with me. She will be deeply missed. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Beth Hanson
December 29, 2018
I have a feeling that Heaven got a little brighter.Such a spirit!
carolyn allison
December 28, 2018
I was a caregiver for Rowe for many years. She was a great conversationalist and always listen to what I had to say.She loved to deliver the mail at her Residency. Something she always looked forward too.Rowe loved looking at magazines and seeing what was in style.She admired the glitter.She always talked of her Children and Grandchildren and expressed her love for them. She missed them so very much.I will miss her , The smile on her face as I always sat and talked with her and her wonderful stories of her life and mine. Rest in Peace Rowe.
Ginger and Lee Gilliss
December 28, 2018
Lee and I are so very sorry for this loss! We will miss Rowena! She was a kind and loving Christian person! She was an important part of the family gatherings....we will miss her smile...her laugh and her thoughtfulness! We will keep you in our thoughts!
Judy Snyder
December 27, 2018
Dave, Mary and family,
My prayers and hugs to you at this most difficult time. May the Lord wrap you all in His loving arms to guide and support you with His gracious love.
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