Rosemary E. Reese
Rosemary E. Reese, 89 of Julian, PA and formerly of Sandy Ridge, PA died on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Knickerbocker Villa Senior Living in Clearfield, PA.
Born on April 14, 1933 in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Veronica (Reder) Fischer. She married Herbert L. “Link” Reese on June 20, 2953 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Altoona, PA; he preceded her in death on November 8, 2016.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, PA, the Rosary Society of the church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Mt. Top Fire Company in Sandy Ridge, PA.
Rosemary was retired from Penn State University in the Janitorial Services department, and was a 1951 graduate of the Altoona Catholic High School.
She was an avid camper at Hidden Valley Camp Ground in Mifflinburg,PA. She also wrote poetry, was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed taking pictures.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, William and Francis Fischer.
Rosemary is survived by: two daughters, Kathleen Musselman & her husband Carey of Claysburg, PA and Colleen Irwin & her husband Mark of West Decatur, PA; two sons, Michael J. Reese & his wife Laura of Julian, PA and Richard A. Reese & his wife Kathy of Lewisberry, PA; two sisters, Josephine Grueter & her husband John of West Patterson, NJ and Elfrieda Beard & her husband, William of Altoona, PA; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, PA with Rev. Father Robert J. Horgas, Celebrant. Burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Heath Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC, 701 Lingle Street, Osceola Mills, PA.
Rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Mt. Top Fire Company
312 State St.
Sandy Ridge, PA 16677
OR
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
408 Stone St.
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
To sign the online guestbook, go to: www.heathfuneral.com.