Rosemarie Gonda 1934-2024

Rosemarie was born Oct. 3, 1934, in Youngstown, to parents Joseph and Rose Pupich Tusin, and was one of 11 children. She attended Youngstown City Schools, including Woodrow Wilson High School.

On Nov. 19, 1960, she married her husband, Sylvester, and together they raised their children.

Rose was a waitress for Silver Mirror for 25 years and enjoyed bowling, coloring and church functions, but Rose’s favorite time was spending time with her family.

Rosemarie was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Matthias Church; she loved her church family and any time spent practicing her Catholic religion.

Rosemarie leaves her surviving children to cherish her memory, Charles (Jennifer) Gonda of North Carolina, Sylvester Gonda Jr. of Youngstown, Violet Sparo of New Mexico, Mary (Kevin) Ahlquist of Boardman and Margaret (Joe) Kirkpatrick of Youngstown; 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Gonda Sr. ( 2011); her son, Joseph Gonda; her parents, Rose and Joseph Tusin; and her siblings, Margaret Potonsky, William Tusin, Matthew Tusin, Ginny Markivch, Mary Markivch, Richard Tusin, Walter Tusin, Helan McVicker, Matilda Tusin and Caroline Palmer.

She loved time spent with her family more than anything else. Family and friends will mourn her loss, but celebrate her memory.

Calling hours will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at St. Matthias Church, 915 Cornell St., Youngstown, OH 44502, with an 11 a.m. Mass to follow.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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