February 16, 2025

It is with much sorrow that I have learned of Rosi”s passing.  Hopefully it was peaceful.
Rosi and I met at a Knitter’s Retreat several years ago and connected over knitting, of course, and our shared experiences with daughters. (I have 3). We have not connected in recent years and I am so sorry to learn of her passing.  I hope it was peaceful.  My fondest and best wishes to her family
Nancy Morrison

July 24, 2024

My deepest sympathy to all of Rosi’s family and friends.  I was fortunate to know Rosi when she volunteered at Domestic Violence Services.  She was devoted to her work helping victims who called the hotline and such an advocate on their behalf as well!  She gifted me a lovely scarf that she knitted which I treasure.  She spoke often of her daughters and her love and pride were always evident.  She was a remarkable person who left a positive impact on so many!  Miss you Rosi!  Deb

July 23, 2024

Rosann
 
I’ve spent the past few months researching the decline of attention and how it is affecting everyone and everything around us.  It has been motivated by the decline of performance in my studio in New York  and the growing dependence on screens and digital media for my kids.  I’ve come to the conclusion that the single greatest gift any of us can give anyone, is our undivided attention and presence in the moment.  
 
In making this realization, the person I think that I associate most with this gift is Rosann.  No matter the situation, she gave all of herself and listened to your every word.  Regardless of topic, she could convey that your experiences were landing with her- she had an unbelievable array of facial expressions to demonstrate empathy, warmth and most importantly humor.
 
My mom and Rosann have been incredibly close since we moved to Lancaster in the early 80’s.  As a single mom with two really annoying kids, it wasn’t the easiest proposition finding a place in School Lane Hills, but Rosann and James adopted us.  They opened their home to us, and Em and Jamie did too.  My childhood is filled with memories of exquisitely long meals, gourmet ones, with all of us around the table trying to crack each other up.  Even the jokes that I didn’t understand were a riot because of how hard Rosann would laugh… a laugh that I believe belongs in the pantheon of all time great laughs- and one I will keep with me forever.
 
Soon our families began spending holidays together, most notably the best Christmas celebrations ever- giant meals, ridiculous amounts of the best food with notable ingredients Rosann had procured from well researched sources over the course of the preceding year…followed by a collection of James’s coveted Christmas dinosaur cookies.  Then came the gifts-  a perfect combination of humor and love: Rabbi Trading cards and Librarian Action figures from Archie McPhee’s interspersed with wonderful art and music supplies to help my brother and me chase our dreams, another confirmation of Rosann’s attentiveness and love- she was along on the journey with us.
 
Other journey’s ensued, trips to the lake house, and trips to New York City where Rosann introduced us to white chocolate, tiramisu and countless other delicacies at some of the city’s best restaurants.  She loved sharing these treasures and we loved indulging!   
 
One of the most memorable trips was to Florida to see Armand, Rose and the Powers and go to Disneyworld.  It was an epic road trip in 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon, loaded with three rows of kids, helmed by the abfab duo of Rosann and Lin. After a minor fender bender sheared the front bumper off in Florida, Rosannsaid “here you go kids…” and stuffed it in the back seats with us as a divider between quarreling siblings and a place to store our drinks and snacks.  The fun of that trip and the awesomeness of the Vanagon has remained so present of mind,  that I bought one for myself during the Pandemic and restored it.
 
As I grew older, into the high school and college years I started to understand just how lucky I was to have Rosann in my life.  She had my back.  When she felt my mom was making a bad call on something or not being fair, she let her know it.  I remember that my mom was hedging on coming to my college graduation because of the long drive and Rosann let her have it…”Linda, I’m going to get in my car, and pick you up and we are going to drive to the expletive graduation, OK?  
 
Rosann would accompany my mom on many trips- Internationally, to knitting retreats and to the host of cities I bounced around early in my career.  On one such visit to Chicago I welcomed them to my new Michigan Avenue studio and introduced them as my two moms to my coworkers.  It wasn’t until later at the bar that a few of the more intrepid colleagues approached me to let me know how cool it was that I had such a fetching lesbian couple for parents.
 
When I met my wife Laura in Italy, Rosann extended her second mom status to Laura as well.  They hit it off immediately, yapping at each other in Italian and making each other hyperventilate with laughter.  When our wedding rolled around, Rosann joined the planning triumvirate with Linda and Marcia who all three gave of themselves entirely to pull off an admittedly insane celebration.  Rosann’s love of Italy was on full display, making hundreds of cookies and bathtubs full of limoncello for all of our guests.
 
The sum of all of these beautiful memories is what I believe to be a life of profound happiness.  I cannot overstate the impact that Rosann and all of the Reeders have had on our family.  Her presence, her love, her being a best friend to my mother, and a fierce advocate of mine as I found my place in the world.  The world is not as bright and certainly not as fun without her.  I hope to pay forward her investment and belief in me to the next generation, giving them wild trips and long meals with the best food they’ve ever had, and tons of laughter.  And most importantly, I want to be present in the moment, and give all of myself to whomever I am with just as Rosann did for us.
Jordan Rogove

July 23, 2024

We were fortunate to meet Rosann for the first time at nephew Ian’s wedding in Florida last year. I remember us both laughing when I introduced myself and said how nice it was to finally meet her after forty years and that we shouldn’t leave it so long next time. Sadly not to be but glad we finally made it. With condolences to all her friends and family.
David and Heather Power 

July 22, 2024

I met Rosann my first day of college after discovering my trunk from home was delayed and Rosann kindly lent me clothes.  
1968 was a challenging time to start college and I was very lucky to have Rosann and James for friends.  Rosann and I even drove to Woodstock but turned around once we got there because we didn’t have ticket and were a bit intimidated by it all.  I have so many memories of Rosann and they are all filled with love.  What I remember most, were her big brown beautiful eyes and her smile that usually made any bad things better .She’s gone much too soon.
 With my deepest sympathy and love,
Donna Wallace Seiders

July 22, 2024

To Rosi’s family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I was one of the lucky people who got to know Rosi through knitting and then through my annual retreat. I adored and admired Rosi for her generosity and kindness, her strength of character, her unwavering principles, her support and encouragement, and her delightful sense of humor – not to mention her gift for baking. Even after the retreat ended, she was always a star in my sky. May her memory be a blessing that sustains us all. 
Clara Parkes

July 22, 2024

RIP Rosann.  It was always a pleasure spending time with you and hearing the stories of your little brother, Joey, when he was growing up.  Much love always.
Dellrie Humphrey

July 22, 2024

So deeply sorry for your loss
SUSAN (DeSena) Kokofsky

July 21, 2024

Rosann was my best friend from  elementary school
thru junior high and high school. Many good memories. So sorry for your loss
Robby Shettle Levesque

July 21, 2024

My thoughts and prayers go out to Rosie and her family.  RIP My Friend,
Jan (Fernandez) Moreira

July 21, 2024

I offer you my sincerely condolences to all your family 

July 21, 2024

Rosann babysat me and my brother. We enjoyed hanging out with her at our house or hers in New Britain. Our families met in Hartford and we played together there too.

July 21, 2024

prayers from the lake.

July 20, 2024

Extending out deepest condolences to the family.  Ms Reeder will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Wishing all the courage imaginable to James and the girls. 
– de Parisot-Shmidt family 

July 19, 2024

I’m so sorry for your loss! I will miss seeing get smile at Barberet! Sending love and prayers! 
Ariella Hoover

July 19, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the Reeder Family for the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Our thoughts are with you.
Gustavo and Julia Dezzuto
 

July 19, 2024

Sending deepest condolences and prayers for healing. She was one of the most amazing people ever to walk this earth. I’m so sorry for your loss. 
Debbie Dawson

July 18, 2024

It’s hard for me to believe such a force is no longer with us. I am sending love and healing to you all ❤️
Sue Shankle

July 18, 2024

My heart is sadden by the news of Rosie’s passing. Her many years at Knitter’s Review were a joy, her sense of humor, ready assistance in fiber arts, gentleness when interacting with each of us.My prayers go out for Rosie, her family and friends. Her loss weighs on all of us.
Mary Howard

July 18, 2024

Met Rosie at a Knitting Retreat, a beautiful human being and so much fun!! So sorry for your loss.
Susan Sennett

July 18, 2024

I have such fond memories of Rosie from Knitters’ Review Retreats. She was such a generous, good person.  May her memory be for a blessing.
Bonnie Miller

July 18, 2024

I knew Rosi from Knitter’s Review Retreats. She was a beautiful wonderful woman and a talented knitter. God bless Rosi. My deepest sympathies to you all. Peggy Riotte 

July 18, 2024

Please accept my condolences for your loss. I met Rosi at a Knitter’s Review Retreat. I remember her warm and welcoming personality as well as her generosity.
Noella Lallatin

July 17, 2024

My very deepest sympathy to James and the entire Reeder family. You  all will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. 
Susan Moyer

July 17, 2024

We are saddened about Roseann’s passing.  Our hearts are with her family.
Tom and Liz Tarlazzi

July 17, 2024

James, 
My prayers are for you and your family during this time of grief.  I wish that God’s spirit surrounds you and your family.  God bless you James.
Allen Leed