Rose H. Lenox

Rose H. Lenox died peacefully on Friday morning March 23, 2012. James F. Lenox, her husband of 60 years, survives, and their children: Kathy Lenox and her husband Steve Storch, of Arlington, Massachusetts, David Lenox and his wife Debra Lenox, of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, and, Rosemary Hoffmann and her husband James Hoffmann, of Towanda, Pennsylvania. Rose and Jimmy have eight grandchildren: Katherine Lenox, Daniel Lenox, Sr. Mary Micaela, R.S.M., Regina Hoffmann, Jacob Hoffmann, Benjamin Hoffmann, Gregory Storch, and David Storch. Rose was the fourth of six children born to George and Kathryn Homan, dairy farmers in Hornbrook, Pennsylvania. She celebrated her 80th birthday this past October 19th 2011. Her sister, Rita May, lives in Schenectady, New York, her husband Ted May having predeceased. Living in Milan, Pennsylvania, is sister Alice Bustin, whose husband Paul Bustin, has predeceased. Rose’s brother-in-law, Joseph Lenox and his wife Marie Lenox, live in Towanda, as does her sister-in-law, Margaret Lenox, whose husband Tony Lenox has predeceased. Rose was predeceased by her brother Frank Homan and his wife Betty, Thomas Homan and his wife, Vi. Her brother Bob Homan also predeceased. Bob’s wife Shirley Homan lives in Athens, Pennsylvania. Also predeceasing are brothers-in-law and sisters- in-law: Mary and Gordon Seeley, Raymond and Lillian Lenox, John and Peg Lenox, William and Dorothy Lenox, and Leo Lenox. She was the beloved daughter-in-law of Raymond and Sarah Lenox. She loved the company and attention of her 45 nieces and nephews and their offspring. Rose Lenox began her education at the old “Black School House” - a two room school house, at Union Corners. Rose then attended Ulster Elementary School, when on occasional snow days she would ride her Dad’s horse drawn sleigh to the bottom of Homan’s Hill to meet the school bus. She graduated from Towanda High School with honors, a group of lifelong friends, and the special affection of a certain football captain and fellow honor student whom she married in 1951. Her working career started at the Towanda DuPont plant where she performed secretarial tasks, and then she worked for many years at the Ray Finlan Insurance Agency where the title of secretary cannot begin to describe the skills she mastered in working with and for her friend, John Finlan. She also served for many years as the secretary/treasurer for the Towanda Country Club, where some will remember her informative and humorous newsletters. Beyond family and friends, golf was a passion, from the TCC to winters in Myrtle Beach. But golf was a minor passion when compared to her devotion to the church. Her alto voice was a mainstay in the choir at the direction of Ray Fries. And, after the altar turned around (Vatican II- 1965), her leadership of the music liturgy, brought the congregation to the realization it was their job to sing, and sing they eventually did, filling Sts. Peter and Paul Church with joyous sound. For 19 years, Rose and Jim together served as coordinators for the “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” (RCIA), where so many were welcomed into the Church, assisted by her example, and the sharing and witnessing of her faith in Jesus. In leisure times: a good story, a song, a card game (Hornbrook Rules), a meal, a quiet night of prayer and reading. It was our joy to be with her, and we will miss her. The family will receive friends Monday, March 26, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave. Towanda, PA. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 10 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Third St. Towanda, PA. Interment will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, N. Towanda Twp. PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to St. Agnes School, 102 Third St. Towanda, PA 18848 or to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 in memory of Rose H. Lenox. Memories and condolences may be expressed and shared by visiting our web site at www.bowenfuneralhomes.com

Rose H. Lenox

October 19, 1931 - March 23, 2012

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October 19, 1931 - March 23, 2012

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