Kathleen R. Rabenstine

Kathleen R. Rabenstine, 92, of Hanover, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Homewood at Plum Creek.

Born on Saturday, April 22, 1933 in McSherrystown, she was a daughter of the late Leon D. and Hazel M. (Groft) Staub. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Roy C. Rabenstine, who died in 1993; a sister, Helena Kauffman; a grandson, Kevin Linch; and a son-in-law, Dick Brewer.

A 1951 graduate of Delone Catholic High School, Kathleen was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was active with the shawl group and also served as a Eucharistic minister. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, knitting, reading and completing puzzles, but her greatest joy was spending time with family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include three children, Connie Glatfelter and husband, Ken “Butch”, of Spring Grove, Peggy, and Mark Rabenstine and wife, Melinda, of Spring Grove; five grandchildren, Ashley and Megan Storm, Kaylee and Gracie Rabenstine, and Megan Linch; three great-grandchildren, Jase Small, and Easton and Walker Stremmel; two sisters, Teresa Atkinson and husband, Michael, and Christine Krumrine; two brothers, Daniel Staub and wife, Pat, and Donald Staub and wife, Marie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hanover by The Rev. Michael Rothan. The family will receive friends at viewings from 5 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway in Hanover and at the church one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of Hanover & Spring Grove, 440 N. Madison Street, Hanover, PA 17331 or to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5055 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA 17331.