Obituaries
Rosina Macrina, 95
October 15, 2025
Rosina Macrina, age 95, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 at her home.
Rosina was the wife of the late Francesco Macrina, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Gasperina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Carmen (Catrabone) Castano.
Rosina immigrated to the United States in June 1966.
Rosina loved to cook and above all, she loved spending time with her family.
Rosina is survived by her children: Marianna (Gesino) Sgro of Lancaster, Maria E. Macrina of Lancaster, Francesco Macrina, Jr. of Lancaster; son in-law: Pietro Lombardo of Switzerland; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; her siblings: Philomena McKinney and Gregory Castano as well as many nieces and nephews.
Rosina is preceded in death by her daughter Elisabetta Lombardo and her grandson Giuseppe Lombardo of Switzerland and two sisters: Titina Heisler and Sandra Hickey.
Rosina would like to thank all the doctors and nurses of Serenity Hospice and Visiting Angels that provided the same loving care in her last weeks that she gave others her entire life.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Anne and Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church, 929 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602, from 9AM to 10AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10AM. Interment to follow St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne and Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church.
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Condolences to the Family
October 24, 2025
Macrina, Sgro & Smith families,
Nonna is remembered with great fondness, and the joy of knowing her. We share your sorrow, and hold you in our hearts as you greive and heal. Love never ends. Kevin & Lou Ann McCaughey
October 23, 2025
Marianna,Gesino,Maria,Francesco
Our sincere condolences on hearing of the passing of your beautiful mom. She was always so kind.Cherish the many beautiful memories.Prayers and sympathy are with your family at this time.
God Bless
Tony and Sharon Madonna
October 21, 2025
Vi siamo vicini nel dolore della perdita e preghiamo che la Madonna vi dia conforto mentre accoglie tra le sue amorevoli braccia la vostra cara mamma.
Giusy Milazzo-Leanza e Famiglia
October 21, 2025
Maria, Marianna, and Frank
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you navigate through this difficult time. Cherish the many beautiful memories because that will provide peace. God bless your family, Rosanne Macrina, Teresa Dunn, and Vince Macrina
October 19, 2025
Maria and family, my prayers and sympathy are with you at this time.
Jean Nikolaus
LCHS Class of 72
October 18, 2025
Maria and family,
May you find peace in your memories and the strength and love of family at this sad time. Know that you are in our prayers.
With love, Colleen and Joe Bitts
October 17, 2025
Marianna, Maria & Frank,
Our sincere condolences on hearing of the passing of your beautiful mom. She was always so kind & always smiling. She was a wonderful friend to my mom …
May she rest in peace joined by your father in heaven. Teresa Madonna & Stacey Mazzacco
- Visitation
- Saturday, October 25, 2025
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- St. Anne and Our Lady of La Vang Church
- 929 N Duke St,
- Lancaster, PA 17602
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- Saturday, October 25, 2025
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- St. Anne and Our Lady of La Vang Church
- 929 N Duke St
- Lancaster, PA 17602
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