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COLUMBUS - Rosemarie Coletta passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at the age of 82.
Rose was born July 18, 1944, in Youngstown.
Rose was a familiar face at Woodside Hospital, where she worked in housekeeping. She inspired those who knew her with her unwavering passion for crafts, particularly knitting and crocheting.
Rose also enjoyed bowling. Above all, Rose had a profound love for cats, often sharing her home with her beloved companions who brought her endless joy and comfort throughout her life.
Her greatest love was for her family. She loved spending time with them at family reunions, birthday parties and all family functions.
She is survived by her beloved siblings, Patricia (Alan) Conkle of Millbury, Alfred (Janet) Navarro of Blacklick, and Robert (Michelle) Navarro of Jacksonville, Florida; a sister-in-law, Joyce Coletta of Salem; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Louise Bozzacco Coletta; step-mother, Helen Flynn Navaro Coletta; sister, Lucille (Michael) Navarro Kohl; and a brother, Carmen Coletta.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, 2726 Center Road.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at the funeral home. A procession to Calvary Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406; Zusman Hospice at Wexner Heritage Village, Attn. Donor Service, 1151 College Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43209 (make checks out to Wexner Heritage Village and on the memo line For Zusman Hospice); or the National Kidney Association, www.support.kidney.org.
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