Hilda Sherman, 96 Rose Kuhn, 90

CAMBRIDGE - Hilda Sherman, of West End Avenue, Cambridge, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. She was 96. Rose Kuhn, of Choptank Avenue, Cambridge, also died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. She was 90. Both were living in the home of Rose's son, Robert, in Alpine, Utah. They were born in Greensboro, daughters of the late William and Katrina Ritter Knipple. Hilda was born on Aug. 2, 1912, and Rose on Jan. 20, 1918. They were raised there and attended Greensboro High School. Hilda met and married Orman Lester Sherman on March 28, 1932. She and Orman moved to Cambridge in 1963. He passed away on Jan. 13, 1991. On May 30, 1941 Rose married Robert Lee Kuhn. They have a son Robert Allan, born in 1948, a year later they moved to Cambridge. Husband Robert, passed away on Oct. 4, 1983. Rose worked as a seamstress for 30 years and retired from Rob Roy in 1983. Hilda and Rose were both members of Saint Mary Refuge of Sinners Catholic Church and were preceded in death by their parents and spouses, as well as four brothers; Arthur (Julia), Oliver (Elizabeth), Clarence, and Ervin; and three sisters, Elsie (James) Jordan, Julia, and Mabel (Nelson) Pritchett. Rose is survived by her son, Robert; daughter-in-law, Cheryl, of Alpine, Utah; five grandchildren, Kay (Wayne) Schmidt of East New Market, Chris (James) Mitchell of Middletown, Del., Jason (Michelle) Kuhn of Chambersburg, Pa., Daniel (Katie) Kuhn of Durham, N.C., and April Kuhn of Alpine, Utah; and twelve great-grandchildren. Note of Interest: In January 2008, Hilda came to live with Rose in Utah and died 11 days before her. They lived close together all their 90 + years and death would not separate them! A special thanks to IHC Hospice; Sharon, Cassie and Elaine. Words can't express our love to you for all your help, caring and personal support. A private graveside service will be 12 p.m. at the East New Market Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, Cambridge.