Rose Scutella, 94, formerly of 209 Dippold Avenue, St. Marys, PA died peacefully at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 30, 2016.
Rose was born on December 2, 1921, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Condello. Rose grew up in Kane, PA where she attended school and took her place in the work force at the Kane Shirt Factory. On July 19, 1947 in St. Callistus Church, Rose married Frank Scutella.
Upon moving to St. Marys, Rose and Frank, along with her brother–in-law Tony opened their business establishment, Scutella’s Cleaners & Tailors.
Rose assisted in customer service with her beautiful smile for many years before retiring from the family owned business in 1985.
Upon retirement Rose volunteered countless hours at the ReSale Shop where she earned the title of Director. This position also gained her a seat on the Elk Regional Hospital Board.
Rose was a member of Sacred Heart Church where she served faithfully on the Funeral Luncheon Committee.
Rose’s happiest moments were times spent with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading non-fiction books, mastering crossword puzzles, mending clothes for her children and grandchildren, baking pies for her loved ones, and playing Cinch with her friends.
In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her husband Frank; her son, Patsy Joe; two brothers: Larry and Tony; a sister, Katherine and a son-in-law, Richard Lawhead. Rose is survived by her son, Frank Scutella (Ellen) of St. Marys, two daughters, Mary Rose Lawhead of Hanover, PA; Linda Lundberg (Blair) of Emporium; ten grandchildren: Nick Scutella, Frank Scott Scutella, Alison (Luke) Chetlen, Matt (Allison) Lawhead, Megan Lawhead, Adam Lundberg, Michael (Allison) Lundberg, Krista (Darin) LeZotte, Brittany Lundberg, and Jonathan Lundberg; and six great grandchildren: Noah, Nathaniel, Abigail and Adah Chetlen and Hudson and Elizabeth Lawhead. Her sister, Josephine Capello of Depew, NY is the last remaining member of her immediate family.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home for family and friends on Friday, December 2 from 5:00PM – 8:00 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, December 3 at 11:30 AM with the Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk Haven Activities Director, 785 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 or Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center St., St. Marys, PA 15857.