Rose Marie Vanata, 102, of Dilliner, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Stonerise Nursing Home in Morgantown. Born in Hebzibah, on Nov. 20, 1919, she was a daughter of the late William and Carmella (Matucci) Patrick.
A faithful member of the Morgantown Church of Christ, she had previously worked as a cashier at the Hills Department Store in Star City.
Surviving are three children, Blanche Vincent-Rowan and husband Gene, of Fairmont, Jo Carroll Onoffrey, of Bethany Beach, Del., and William F. “Bud” Vanata and wife Barbara, of Dilliner, Pa.; 15 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Herald Yochum.
The last of her immediate family, she was predeceased by three brothers, Joe, James and Frank “Vestie” Patrick, and a sister, Elizabeth. Also deceased is her husband, Benjamin Franklin Vanata in 1997; a daughter, Rose Mary Yochum; and two sons-in-law, Ted Vincent and Mike Onoffrey.
Rose had a long and wonderful life. She was dearly loved by her family, and will be missed by all who knew her.
Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa., from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 10 a.n. until the 11 a.m. hour of service on Thursday with Minister Jonathan Stevens officiating. Interment follows in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Bunner’s Ridge.
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