Mrs. Evelyn Ruth Rosche, age 88, of Victory Drive, Sharpsville, PA, died peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 3:00 a.m. at Nugent Convalscent Home in Hermitage, PA after an extended illness.
Evelyn was born in Farrell, PA on July 13, 1923, the daughter of the late Fred and Cora (Sheasley) Heinz.She was a 1941 graduate of Sharon High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at Youngstown State University in 1967.
She was a 50 year plus member of Covenant Presbyterian Church Sharon, PA., where she attended the Senior Fellowship Group. She had worked as an elementary school teacher at Sharpsville School District having taught kindergarden though 2nd grade at Pebley School from 1967-1985. Evelyn enjoyed square dancing, bowling and traveling.
She was the wife of Robert W. Rosche Sr.. whom she married in Covenant Presbyterian Church on July 15, 1941. He survives her. Also surviving are her sons, Robert W. Rosche Jr.and his wife Barbara, of Aiken, SC., Mark A. Rosche and his wife Sherrie, of Wake Forest, NC., Craig M. Rosche and his wife, Mary, of Millersburg, PA. along with four grandchildren, George Rosche and his wife, Janine, Geoff, Heather, and Eric Rosche and 4 great-grandchilden.
Friends are invited to call Tuesday , December 20, 2011 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.. at Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, 264 East State Street, Sharon Pa 16146. Funeral service at Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, Sharon, PA. at 11:00 a.m. following the calling hours. Interment at Riverside Cemetery,in Sharpsville, PA. Donations in her memory may be made to Heartland Hospice, 3871 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148