Obituary of Margaret E. Rohack

Rohack, Margaret (McLaughlin) East Rochester: June 26, 2011 at age 87 after a brief illness. Recently predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, John. Also predeceased by her infant daughter, Diane Marie; sister, Frances; and parents, John & Bessie McLaughlin. Survived by her six children: Marguerite (Monty) Bates, Dr. John James (Charli) Rohack (Bryan, TX), Karen McLaughlin, Marianne Rohack, Diane (Rob) Woods (Darnestown, MD), and Paul (Kris) Rohack (Arlington, TX). She also leaves behind grandchildren: Erica Fee, Meaghan Fee, Jason Rohack, Eric Woods, Annabeth Rohack and Elisha Feigle; brother John (Jayne) McLaughlin (Chula Vista, CA); sisters-in-law Anne Mika (NM) and Helene Reynolds (CA), nieces, nephews, many precious friends, and valued neighbors. Margaret proudly served in the US Navy (WAVES) during World War II as a gunnery instructor. Following the war, she worked in the insurance industry, married, and began raising her family. She was a member of the American Legion Braman Post 1229, VFW, WAVES National, East Rochester Class of 1941, and the East Rochester Senior Center. Her volunteer work included RAMS and The Strong Museum. She was an active parishioner of St. Jerome's Church and, as a cancer survivor, a supporter of the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. She was also a talented quilter and seamstress, who created many cherished baby outfits for family, friends, and hospitals' premature infant units. "The family would like to extend their gratitude to URMC's Strong Stroke Center and Sussman Palliative Care Unit for filling her final days with comfort and dignity." Calling hours will be 4-8pm on Friday, July 1st at Harloff Funeral Home in East Rochester. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, July 2nd at St. Jerome's Church in East Rochester. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Hospital or St. Jerome's Church, East Rochester.