Sharon D. Rothweiler

Sharon Diane (VanBuskirk) Rothweiler, 79, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Born in Lancaster, Sharon was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Esther M. VanBuskirk, and the wife of Paul W. Rothweiler Jr, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on August 31st.

Sharon graduated from McCaskey High School, and in 1963 married her childhood sweetheart Paul, accompanying him to Arizona in his service to the US Air Force. Throughout her life she worked for Hubley Toys and Lego, for American Greeting and Hallmark as a merchandiser, for Manheim Township Police Department as a crossing guard, and for Manheim Township School District as a bus driver. Sharon spent many years riding motorcycle with Paul and attending services at Westminster Presbyterian, where her parents were charter members. She loved reading the Bible, caring for her beloved cats, listening to music (especially Elvis) and shopping. Most of all, Sharon enjoyed having her family around her. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, known for the paper-thin sand tarts she baked every Christmas and her generous heart.

In addition to her husband, Sharon is survived by her sons, Mark G. Rothweiler (Karina), Gary S. Rothweiler (Jennie) both of Ephrata; sister-in-law Karen Rambo of Mount Joy; grandsons Ethan S. Rothweiler (Rachel) of Mount Joy and Colin A. Rothweiler (Ashley) of Ephrata; granddaughter Megan M. Rothweiler of Pittsburgh; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald R. Rambo Sr.

A viewing will be held Thurs., Nov. 14th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.at the Gravenor Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc., 100 W Main St Ephrata, and the funeral will begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Westminster Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lancaster.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522 or Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.