Rose Rineer

Rose M. Rineer, 103, of Lancaster, passed away November 22, 2024. Born February 28, 1921, to the late Martin and Elizabeth Speece, Rose lived a full life. She was married to the late Richard L. Rineer Sr., who predeceased her in 1983.

Rose spent her career as a cook and loved to cook outside of work, especially her Sunday dinners and Holiday get togethers. She cherished family gatherings.

Rose was very much a people person with an outgoing personality. Her favorite place to be was the Central Market. She spoke with and met many people from her time spent there and became a well-known and welcome face. Rose also enjoyed dancing and listening to country music. Firm in her beliefs and tastes, Rose balanced her strong will with a generous heart, always listening with care and offering her support to those she loved.

Rose is survived by five generations of her family, including her daughter Nancy Gable, wife of Walter, and her son Richard L. Rineer Jr., husband of Penny. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, who will forever cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard, her parents, and her siblings Dorothy, Miriam, June, Robert, Charles, and Bertha.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM, at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George Street, Millersville, PA 17551, with a viewing from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Friends and family are invited to join a fellowship meal following the service at the Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N George Street, Millersville, PA 17551. Rose will be laid to rest the following morning, family invites guests to meet at the funeral home at 11am to process to Riverview Cemetery for burial.