Mary Veronica Rothwell, age 98, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born in Elkton, MD, on March 9, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Lucy Peterson Hartmann.

Mrs. Rothwell was a homemaker who loved animals and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. An avid traveler, she enjoyed going on many trips with her husband, Ralph.

Survivors include her children, Gregory Rothwell (Joyce), Timonium, MD, Stephen Rothwell (Jean), Columbia, MD, and Mark Rothwell (April), Elkton, MD; daughter-in-law, Michele Rothwell; 7 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Ralph Rothwell; son, Ralph Rothwell, Jr.; and sisters, Amelia Moody, Frederica Huber, and Regina O'Leary.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Church, 455 Bow Street, Elkton, MD, where visitation will held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the church chapel. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cherry Hill, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cecil County Community Services Foundation – Animal Services, 3280 Augustine Herman Highway, Chesapeake City, MD  21915.