Sarah F. Rothermel Obituary
Personal Information
- Born: Philadelphia, PA
- Died: May 20, 2024, at Columbia Cottage
- Age at Death: 86
- Parents: Charles G. and Katharine (Heady) Finch
- Spouse: Daniel K. Rothermel (married for 63 years)
Education and Career
- Graduated from Haverford High School
- B.S. degree in Education from Pennsylvania State University
- Fifth grade teacher in Arlington, VA and Coatesville, PA school districts
- Admissions director for 15 years at Manor Care, Laureldale
Community Involvement
- Volunteered for many years at the Woman’s Exchange of Reading, serving on its board
- Important member of the Junior League of Reading, serving as president
- Active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, serving on its vestry
- Served on the board of Council on Chemical Abuse
Hobbies and Interests
- Accomplished tole painter and stencil artist
- Avid reader
- Accomplished knitter
- Enjoyed sailing, cruising, and traveling with her husband
Survived by
- Husband: Daniel K. Rothermel
- Daughter: Anne Reed
- Son: Daniel F. Rothermel
- Daughter: Melissa DeMotta
- Grandchildren: Amelia, Parker, Erik, Elena, and Robert
Services
- Date: Friday, May 24th
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Location: Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, PA
- Visitation: 9:30-10:30 AM, Friday, at the funeral home
- Burial: Laureldale Cemetery, Reading, PA