Anne Richmann

Anne (Kohut) Rockhill-Richmann, age 88, formerly of Moorestown and Mount Holly, New Jersey passed away at Alvaris Health in Cherry Hill, surrounded by family on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Anne was born in Philadelphia, PA in February, 1928 to her parents, Petro and Katherine Kohut, who emigrated from Austria. In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her former husband, Alfred W. Rockhill; her late husband, William Richmann; a son, Robert W. Rockhill in 1981 and her eldest daughter, Audrey (Rockhill) Burford in 2006. Anne graduated from Moorestown High School in 1946, where she met her future husband, Alfred W. Rockhill. She was a busy homemaker while raising her eight children in Moorestown, New Jersey. When they were in their teens, she was employed by Hot Shoppes Restaurant in The Moorestown Mall. Later in life, Anne worked for the State of New Jersey, at The New Lisbon Developmental Center in Lakewood, NJ, from which she retired. Anne actively enjoyed the years she spent with her daughters at the 4-H Club in the Moorestown/Mount Laurel area, as well as the horse shows and competitions they participated in on the weekends in Burlington County. She was a devoted animal lover; her faithful companions in her retirement years were her Cairn terriers “Toto”, and later, “Coco Chanel”. Anne also loved solving crossword puzzles, discussing current events, especially politics. She is survived by six children: Alfred S. Rockhill (Karen) of Cherry Hill, NJ; Patricia Jones (Tad) of Oregon; Richard of New Jersey; Gail Hillmann (Stephen) of Hainesport, NJ; Janet Pratt (Everett) of Middletown, Delaware; Lee Rockhill (Joni) of Linfield, PA; thirteen grandchildren: Drew Burford; Hilary Mitchell; Danielle Rockhill; Robert T. Rockhill; Erin Rockhill; Luke Rockhill; Eve Rockhill; Melanie Gruenberg; Victoria Hillmann; Stephen Hillmann, Jr; Ashley Pratt; Liana Rose Rockhill and Zane Rockhill; as well as four great-grandchildren: Marcus and Earl Mitchell; Ava Rockhill-Tarantini and Eden Rockhill. A memorial service is slated for Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00pm at Perinchief Chapels on 438 High St, in Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 6 PM until the time of the service. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Anne’s name to The Burlington County Animal Shelter at 35 Academy Drive, Westampton, NJ 08060.

Anne Richmann

February 15, 1928 - April 21, 2016