Elizabeth A. Rose, 90

January 01, 2015

Elizabeth A. Rose, 90, of Rockledge, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Conestoga View Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, PA.
She was the wife of the late Donald W. Rose, who died in 2008. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Anna R. Schuler Devine.
Elizabeth had been a homemaker, and had also worked as a medical secretary for 20 years. Prior to that she had been a secretary at National Publishing.
She was a long-time member of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in Rockledge, PA.
She enjoyed crocheting, baking, and cooking. Elizabeth loved to spend time with her grandchildren and her many pets. In years past, she was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America, having 3 sons who attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
She is survived by her children: Donald F. married to Sandra Rose of Lancaster, Steven A. married to Rosemarie Rose of Bridgeville, DE and Kimberly A. married to Tim Ruch of Cheltenham; her 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth J. Rose, her brother, Joseph DeVine and her grandson, Matthew Rose.
Friends will be received on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 205 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046 at 10AM with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM. Interment in Lawnview Cemetery. Please make memorial contributions in Elizabeth’s memory to Holy Nativity Episcopal Church at the above address.