Rose L. Verhosek

October 19, 1919 to September 28, 2019

Rose Verhosek was a passionate, spunky, God fearing and family loving woman, who made her mark on this world for 99 years. Born on Oct. 19, 1919, she left only 21 days shy of turning 100. Although she would make certain you knew she was not a "hillbilly," her Kentucky roots gave her the ability to cook some amazing southern dishes that would provide comfort to anyone she fed. And Rose certainly fed the mouths and hearts of many.

She and Rudolph Verhosek (who preceded her in death in June of 1973), had four children, who all married, Rudolph Junior and Josephine (Hendricks) Verhosek, Virginia Lee and Marty Jarab, Mary Ann and Harry Buly, and Betty Jane and Bob Hessel. From those four children and their spouses came 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. In all, Rose and Rudolph Verhosek were responsible for bringing 64 more people into this world.

To these 64 individuals, Rose modeled a love for God and family. Life circumstances, such as living through the Great Depression and being the wife of an Army Medic in World War II, propelled her to be a strong, determined and independent woman. While her husband was in Europe fighting the war, she became a working mother of four. She valued her independence and took pride in being able to provide for her family when her husband was away.

She was a woman who was always ahead of her times; she would never been seen without her lipstick, earrings and an outfit complete with appropriate accessories. Rose Verhosek leaves behind a legacy of love and memories, both of which will live on for generations to come.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at St. James the Apostle Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted immediately following visitation at the church. The Rev. Joseph McCaffrey, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. The Rite of Committal service will be in St. James Cemetery.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Noga Funeral Home Inc., 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle.