Joseph V. Rohr Sr.

On March 22, 2010, Joseph Vincent Rohr, Sr. passed away peacefully and comfortably at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center with his three loving children, Constance Joan Gemmill, Mary Catherine Bland, and Joseph Vincent Rohr, Jr., by his side. Born in Baltimore, on April 24, 1921, the son of the late Catherine King Rohr and Bernard Rohr, and the brother of the late Catherine Finch, Robert Rohr, and Helen Ricks.

In 1946 Mr. Rohr married the love of his life, Mary Lee Rohr (Flannagan). In 1959, they moved from Baltimore to Bel Air, where together they lived happily and raised their 3 children, Joseph Jr., Mary Catherine, and Constance. Mr. Rohr has now joined his wife, Mary Lee, who preceded him in death in 1988.

Mr. Rohr was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School in Baltimore and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Rohr retired as an inspector from the Harford County Government's Department of Public Works in 1986. Very active in his retirement years, Mr. Rohr served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Fallston Hospital, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, and Perry Point VA Hospital. He was also an active member of Edgewood Post #17 of the American Legion, serving that organization in many capacities, including post commander. In addition to his many volunteer activities, Mr. Rohr enjoyed playing golf and the company of his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his 3 children, Mr. Rohr is survived by his 7 grandchildren: Mary Ellen Cundey, Emily Rohr, Patrick Gemmill, Michael Gemmill, Adam Rohr, Christopher Bland, and Matthew Bland; and his 6 great-grandchildren: Pilar Cundey, Alyssa Bland, Charlotte Cundey, Evan Bland, Aiden Bland, and Miles Cundey.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth E. Bland Jr., Bernie E. Gemmill, Patrick E. Gemmill, Michael V. Gemmill, Christopher E. Bland, and Matthew N. Bland.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Madonna Heritage Assisted Living Home, 3982 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville, MD 21084.
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