ROSE GEARHART OBITUARY
Rose Naomi (Shomo) Gearhart, 88, of Cherry Tree, PA died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
The daughter of the late John and Laura (Graham) Shomo, she was born on December 14, 1931 in Clearfield, PA.
Rose married John Albert Gearhart on September 29, 1948 and they shared fifty-seven years together. She assisted her husband in his insurance office.
Rose was a member of the Cherry Tree Civic Club and the Lady Cherry Rebecca Lodge IOOF.
She was happiest with her family. She treasured each and every grandchild and great grandchild. Rose will always be remembered as a loving and caring individual, who was a bright spot in everyone’s day.
Rose is survived by her five daughters: Donna Hartzell of Jacksonville, FL; Catherine Gearhart (Mark Elliott) of St. Petersburg, FL; Diane Reese (Robert Reese) of Northern Cambria, PA; Debra Stock (Edward Stock) of Northern Cambria, PA and Karen Gilbert (Michael Gilbert) of Andover, NJ; her grandchildren: René Hartzell of Jacksonville, FL; Jennifer (Jon) Szczesniak of Mars, PA; Nicholas (Amanda) Stock of Northern Cambria, PA; Leslie Stock of Ebensburg, PA; Rebecca Reese of Creekside, PA; Benjamin (Betsee) Stock of Northern Cambria, PA and Jack Gilbert of Boston, MA and twelve great grandchildren: Eli Stramm; Beckett, Avery and Sawyer Szczesniak; Dominick and Ryan Stock; Penelope and Eddie Wood; Heath and Chloe Reese-Wingerter and Brynn and Blair Stock.
Also surviving are her sisters: Eleanor Trimble of Monaca, PA; Edith Goon of Jamestown, NY; Joann Pianelli of Uniontown, OH and Joan Coble of Clearfield, PA.
Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John on July 16, 2005; her sisters, Jean Bain; Mildred Johnston; Pearl Smith; Beverly Buck and Phyllis Whitman.
Interment took place at the Montgomery Cemetery in Grant Twp., Indiana Co., PA. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Private arrangements are with the assistance of Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale,
PA. Online guestbook for condolences is available at www.rairighfh.com.
Rose’s family extends a special thank you to AseraCare hospice and especially to Mary and Elle.