Joan Elizabeth Rohrer

Joan Elizabeth Rohrer, age 79, passed unexpectedly from this life into God's loving care on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home in Hagerstown.

Born March 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late D. Arthur and Katherine (Bowers) Rohrer.

While growing up on the family farm in Boonsboro, she was an active 4-H member. She graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1964, where she played flute in the band. Joan studied at Hagerstown Junior College (now Hagerstown Community College) and obtained a Bachelor's degree from Shepherd College (now University) and a Master's from West Virginia University in Home Economics (now Family and Consumer Science).

She spent her professional career as Family and Consumer Science teacher at Hancock Junior Senior High School, then transferred to Boonsboro High School. Passionate about practical life skills - nutrition, sewing, child development and more - she inspired many students. Upon her retirement from Boonsboro, the Family and Consumer Science program where she had increased student enrollment was eliminated.

In her retirement, Joan enjoyed sewing, baking and crocheting. She was well known for her peanut brittle, tea breads, cookies, cheese spread, scrubbies and hand towels. While in high school she was named champion apple pie baker at the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival. She was known for her kind heart and bright smile, she made lasting connections wherever she went.

A devoted sister and aunt, she is survived by her sisters, Judith Rohrer Williamson (Arthur), Janet E. Rohrer; and brother, Daniel A. Rohrer, all of Boonsboro; her niece, Kristin Williamson Bucklen (Matthew); and her great-niece and nephew, Kali E. and Cameron W. Bucklen, all of Glen Mills, PA.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Bast- Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike in Boonsboro.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the funeral home. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to services.

Final resting place will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Keedysville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, PO Box 25, Keedysville, MD 21756, where she was a lifelong member.

Joan will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her gentle spirit and generous heart touched countless lives. She had so much more to give.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at BastStaufferFuneralHome.com.