Rose Marie Hafer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rose Marie Hafer, 72, of Hughesville passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home in Hughesville. Rose Marie was born March 9, 1948 in Williamsport and was the daughter of the late Gilbert Orville and Helen Mary Ott Shafer. She married Richard W. Hafer on Aug. 18, 1973 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Williamsport. Rose and Richard shared 46 years of marriage and raised two sons, Richie and Nathan. Rose Marie was an elementary teacher in the East Lycoming School District retiring in 2006 after teaching for 36 years. She taught at Ferrell Elementary in Picture Rocks, Wolf School and Ashkar Elementary both in Hughesville. She graduated from Keystone College in 1968 and Bloomsburg College in 1970 with a B.S. degree and subsequently a M.S. degree. Rose Marie was a member of St. John Lutheran “Brick” Church in Montgomery, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Lambda Mu chapter, East Lycoming Education Association and the Pennsylvania State Education Association. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, gardening, antique shopping, picking berries and personal conversation. She especially enjoyed shopping for “Meagan’s Box”. Rose Marie was a very empathetic person and would help wherever she could, while not expecting any recognition or praise for it. She is survived by her husband: Richard W. Hafer, two sons: Richard J. Hafer of Myrtle Beach, SC, Nathan B. Hafer of Arlington, VA and by a sister Mary "Tiny" (Rick) Cott of Montoursville. Due to the COVID-19 virus a private family service will be held on Tuesday, March 31st with Rev. Theodore L. Cockley officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville. A celebration of Rose Marie’s life will be planned for a later date. If you should be kind enough to make a contribution in her name, the family suggests the following organizations. St. John Lutheran “Brick” Church 196 Brick Church Rd. Montgomery, PA 17752 or Meagan’s Box P.O. Box 294 Hughesville, PA 17737. Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com

Rose Marie Hafer

March 9, 1948 - March 24, 2020