Josephine M. Romer (Nee Hann), 82 of Drayden, MD died on October 6, 2011 at Prince George's Hospital Center. Born on July 30, 1929 in Goshen, NY, she was the daughter of the late Adeline E. (Hackett) and Albert U. Hann.

During her lifetime, Josephine lived in Warwick, NY, Virginia Beach, VA., and Drayden, Maryland. She was a clothing designer and seamstress/tailor. She was an avid animal lover, loved to read and enjoyed homemaking.

Josephine leaves to mourn her beloved children, Cynthia J. Gillette and husband Walt of Drayden, MD, William A. Romer and wife Debbie of Milford, PA, Roxanne L. Dean and John Revnell of Norfolk, VA, Joyce Ann Straub and husband Roger of Goshen, NY, Darlene G. Samimi and husband Steve of Palm Harbor, FL. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Josephine was pre-deceased by her husband, the late William F. Romer, and her siblings the late Elizabeth (Betty) O'Dell, and the late Albert, Richard, Robert and Clinton Hann.

There will be a graveside service held on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Florida Cemetery in Florida, NY.

For those desiring, contributions in memory may be directed to Hospice of St. Mary's County, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.

Local arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.