Caroline Eleanor Rauch

In loving memory of Caroline Eleanor Rauch of Stafford, Virginia, who departed this world on May 17, 2024, at the age of 96. Caroline leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Anna and Anthony Yelicanin/Yelick of Nazareth, Pennsylvania (originally from the former Yugoslavia (Croatia and Slovenia) and her late beloved husband, Nevin Jay Rauch of Kutztown, Pennsylvania. She is survived by: her two daughters, Carol Bass and Sharon Urquhart; her four grandchildren and their spouses, Marcella and Nate Hayes, Matthew and Carolina Bass, Andrew Bass, and Katharine and Abby Stout; and her twelve great grandchildren, Daniel Ringler, Nathaniel and Allanna Hayes, Anthony Simmons, Landon, Logan, Miles, Mason, and Camryn Stout, and Alex, Isabela, and Sofia Bass. Caroline’s family and friends remember her devotion to Saint William of York Catholic Church, having served its Parrish as a lector, choir member, a Care of the Sick volunteer, and maintaining a “sisterhood” relationship with so many amazing lady friends who have always been with her. She religiously wanted to share her prayers to those needing support and healing, and when possible, she loved to bring a cake or some sweets as an extra treat. A visitation for Caroline will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel. A funeral mass will occur Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am at St. William of York Catholic Church, 3130 Emancipation Highway, Stafford, VA. Her graveside service will occur Friday, May 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Holy Savior Cemetery, 2575 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA. Caroline has asked that those wanting to contribute something in her name donate to the Lady of Guadalupe Free Clinic: https://guadalupefreeclinic.org/ Guadalupe Free Clinic P.O. Box 275 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 Please make checks payable to GFC and annotate "General Donation" or "Tilma Circle Donation" in the Memo Line. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.