Rosanna Hohman Obituary

Rosanna L. "Nan" (Metzger) Hohman

Rosanna Lucille "Nan" (Metzger) Hohman died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Avon.

Nan was born March 5, 1932, in Berwick, Big Spring Township, Seneca County, the daughter of Francis and Olivia (Schlachter) Metzger. Nan attended Frenchtown School and graduated from New Riegel High School. Her days of growing up on the family farm and watching her nieces and nephews led to her being a hard worker and to love caring for children. Prior to marriage, she worked as a telephone operator. In 1953, Nan married Joseph Hohman at Our Lady of Consolation Shrine, Carey, a union which lasted until Joe's death in 2015. They lovingly raised their seven children in Vermilion, where they were active members of St. Mary Church. She worked as a playground supervisor for St. Mary School when her youngest son entered grade school and for many years, provided childcare in her home for dozens of young children. Nan was always proud to see her all her kids grow up and achieve life's milestones.

In 2017, Nan was honored as "Catholic Women of the Year" by Vermilion Knights of Columbus Council #4539 for her life-long participation in her parish, supporting the activities and ministries at St. Mary's, especially being a Eucharistic Minister and supplying baked goods for many events.

Nan was a life-long reader, winning grade school prizes for reading the most books in a school year and recording thousands of books read. Her love of reading lead her to volunteer at the Ritter Library book sales for several years. Above all, she valued the time she spent with all her family, being active in the church and community.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Donna Durbin; children, Vicki Williamson, Timothy and Lenore Hohman, Joseph and Christine Hohman, and William and Joyce Hohman; son-in-law, Jerry Droll; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Raymond Schindler, Caroline Metzger, Dwain and Barbara Hohman, Patricia Briggs, Sharon Williamson, and TerriLynn Hohman; and dozens of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Nan was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of 62 years, Joe; daughters, Rebecca Droll and Mary Elizabeth Hohman; son, Terrence Hohman; grandson, Carlos Hohman; son-in-law, Robert L. Williamson Jr.; and siblings, Fritz Metzger, Lucy Flechtner, Marcia Gerber, Gertrude Hess, Cyril Metzger, Theresa Schindler, Mark Metzger, Rita DeRose, Elizabeth Metzger, and John Metzger.

The family sincerely thanks the staff members of Kingston Residence of Vermilion, Ganzhorn Suites in Avon, and Bella Care Hospice for their compassionate and thoughtful care of Nan over the last five years.

Visitation for family and friends will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. Nan's grandson, Father Nicholas Droll, will officiate with Father Paul Schreiner.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange St., Vermilion, Ohio, 44089, Ritter Public Library, 5680 Liberty Ave., Vermilion, Ohio, 44089, or Bella Care Hospice, 5000 Rockside Rd., Suite 150, Independence, Ohio, 44131.