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Christine Rothman

Christine Rothman

Christine Ann Rothman, 62, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Chris was born on June 14, 1958, in Butler, and was a daughter of the late Arthur D. Sankey and Helen (Logut) Sankey.

She was a 1976 graduate from Moniteau Junior and Senior High School, and went on to earn a nursing degree from Butler County Community College.

She worked for many years at the hospital in Grove City as a registered nurse.

She was an avid volunteer throughout her life, working with the Meals on Wheels in Grove City for many years. She also was the president of the Grove City Medical Center Volunteers.

Her main passion in her life was her family, and being Nana to her many grandchildren.

Christine is survived by her loving husband, Dr. David Rothman. The couple resided for many years in Grove City.

She is also survived by her children, Justin (Kristen) Porter of Lake George, Colo., Caitlin (Michael) Andryka of Batesville, Ark., Michael (Michele) Rothman of Olympia, Wash., Mark (Amy) Rothman of Petoskey, Mich., and Lisa (Matt) Wessell of Morrison, Colo.; her nine grandchildren, Nathan Rothman, Gabriel and Lauren Rothman, Madeline, Andie Mae and Roy Wessell, Payton and Trenton Porter, and Elijah Andryka.

She is also survived by her loving mother, Helen (Logut) Sankey of West Sunbury; three sisters, Sherri Moore of West Sunbury, Veronica Morrow (Robert Hanold) of Emlenton, and Janice Morgain of Saxonburg; as well as many nieces, nephews, godchildren and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her father; and two brothers, Arthur Sankey Jr. and Larry Sankey.

ROTHMAN — Funeral services were private for Christine Ann Rothman, who died Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Arrangements were entrusted to William F. Young Funeral Home, West Sunbury.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Christine’s life can make donations to Grove City Area Meals on Wheels, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, c/o Meals on Wheels, 819 Columbia Ave., Grove City, PA 16127; or to the George W. Bush Presidential Library made payable to the National Archives Trust Fund, Attn: NATF Donation, 2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205.

If desired, online condolences can be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

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