Romaine Harper

Romaine Harper, 94, peacefully passed away on August 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee where she had lived since 2017 to be close to her family. Born on April 11, 1927, in Hoffmanville, Maryland, she was the daughter of Charles and Beulah (Shaffer) Hilker.

Romaine graduated from Manchester High School, Class of 1944, and went on to marry Grover Harper. Together they ran a dairy farm operation in Millers, Maryland for over 30 years. After leaving the farm, they moved to Lineboro, Maryland. Romaine was very active with the Lazarus Lutheran Church in Lineboro. Years ago, she was a member of the Woman's Auxiliary, President of the church council, and she sang with the choir. She also was a member of the local Lions Club.

Surviving Romaine are her daughter: Susan Diorio and son-in-law: Joseph Diorio, granddaughter: Kelly Porter and her husband Jason Porter, and great grandson: Henry Porter, all of Nashville, Tennessee, and niece: Kimberly Lamb of Auburn, Georgia.

She was predeceased by her husband: Grover, sister: Florine Bailey, brother-in-law: William E. Bailey, and nephew: William E. Bailey, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 28 from 10-11 am at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, Maryland 21102, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am.

Interment to follow in Lineboro Cemetery, Lineboro, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Lineboro Cemetery, Inc. c/o Robert Folk, 3936 Tracey Mill Road, Manchester, MD 21102.