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Rozella J. Silks

  • April 24, 1927 - May 17, 2011
  • Millersburg, Pennsylvania
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“I wish to express my sympathy to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Penny Bordner - Millersburg, PA

“DEAR DAWN, DARLA, AND DANA, & FAMILY. SO SORRY TO LEARN OF MOTHER'S PASSING. BUT SHE IS NOW W. RICHARD, DIANE & BELOVED PARENTS. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: PASTOR JOHN RAUCH - CHAMBERSBURG

“Dawn, Darla & Dana, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom was a beautiful lady and was always so nice to me. I have many fond...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Theresa Rowe Nunn - Gloucester, VA

“Dear Dawn and Silks family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Carol & Jeff Daniels - PA

“So sorry to hear of Rosella's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with your families. May you all find peace in knowing that she is being well...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Herb & Edna Zimmerman - PA

“Dear Dawn, Darla, Dana and Families -- I was so sad to hear of your Mom's passing, yet rejoicing because she's home with the Lord, free of pain, and...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Natalie Morrow - Harrisburg, PA

“Dana and Tyler, My deepest condolences of Rozella's passing. She is at peace now and there is no more suffering. You are your family are in...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Heather Alleman - Millersburg, PA

“Darla and family.....We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. You took such good care of her and you can rest assured that she knew she was so...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Carol - Harrisburg, PA

“We send our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to all of you. It is never easy to let go of someone you love so deeply, but God has a special...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Greg and Bev Strauser - PA

“Our thoughts and prayers are will you all. You girls did a great job caring for your mom. I hope I can be that good when the time comes. We don't...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Dave & Elaine Bush - PA

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family. You girls, and your families, did a great job caring for your mother. Isn't it so wonderful...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Rick and Wendy Shoop - Halifax, PA


MILLERSBURG- Rozella J. Silks, age 84, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence in Harrisburg. She was born in Hegins, PA, the daughter of the late Allison and Hulda Paul Erdman. She was retired from PennDOT and before that had worked at the former Muskin shoe factory in Millersburg. She was an award winning quilter and crocheter and an avid traveler and skilled card player. She was a member of Grace UM Church in Millersburg and Millersburg Senior center. Rozella was a loving Mother, Grandmother and faithful friend and served the Lord with gladness. She was the widow of Richard M. Silks and also preceded in death by a daughter Diane Silks Poffenberger and a brother Blair Erdman. Surviving are three daughters Dawn Reese Leer and husband Phil of Millersburg, Darla Heyne and husband Marty of Shrewsbury, Dana Hepner and husband Kevin of Millersburg, six grandchildren David Poffenberger, Danelle Daniels, Daniel Reese, Jr., Nicole Green, Tyler Silks and Mason Heyne, seven great grandchildren Morgan, Austin, Josiah, Samantha, Ashlyn, Rozella and Lyra, and her companion cat Chloe. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at Grace UM Church 982 Medical Road in Millersburg. Services will begin at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Halifax. Donations can be made to Hospice of Central PA 1320 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110. Arrangements by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg. To sign the online guest book go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.