Rose Sabo Morosky
Enjoyed bowling, swimming and family traditions
Rose Sabo Morosky, 92, of Richeyville, died Monday, September 23, 2013, in her home.
She was born January 23, 1921, in Monessen, a daughter of the late Kelly and Mary Beck Sabo.
Mrs. Morosky was a 1938 graduate of Brownsville High School. After graduation, she worked at Brownsville Distillery. In later years after raising her family, she was employed by Nemacolin Country Club, retiring in 1978 after 20 years of service.
She was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Richeyville, for more than 60 years and its Catholic Daughters of America and Ladies Guild of the church.
Mrs. Morosky was also a member of the former Women’s Club of Richeyville, Ladies Bowling League of Richeyville and Ladies League at Gudac’s Lanes, Brownsville.
Beginning in her early childhood, she enjoyed swimming and continued the sport with the senior program at California University of Pennsylvania, where she made many dear friends.
Mrs. Morosky carried on a family tradition of annual trips to Kennywood that she began as a child, riding the train to Kennywood. She continued the family tradition by taking her children and, later, her grandchildren, to Kennywood every year, a tradition that continues to this day. Her favorite part of the trip was riding the Raging Rapids with her grandchildren.
On June 21, 1941, she married George J. Morosky Sr., who died June 2, 1984.
Surviving are three daughters, Judy (Jim) Saska of Waynesburg, Rosanne (Eddie) Rendulic of Bridgeville and Debby Morosky of Richeyville, her devoted caregiver with whom she made her home; 11 grandchildren, Jean Morosky of Lorain, Ohio, Bob (Deidra) Meyers and Andy (Beth) Meyers, both of Richeyville, Kristen (Chris) Howell of Solon, Ohio, Tim (Jennifer) Meyers of Mobile, Ala., Katie (Jeremy) Ulery of LaBelle, David (Robin) Raymond of Manchester, Jacob (Kristi) Raymond of Mesa, Ariz., Josh and Lucas Rendulic, both of Bridgeville, and Sarah Rendulic of Crofton, Md.; two stepgrandchildren, Beth (Jeremy) Gills of Biglerville and Matthew (Veronica) Saska of Glenshaw; a daughter-in-law, Linda Morosky of Lorain; a son-in-law, Dave Raymond of Bedford; two sisters-in-law, Betty Morosky of Richeyville and Pauline Sabo of West Brownsville; 22 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and caregivers Diane Spiker Johnston and Kathryn D. Newsom.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, are a son, George Morosky Jr.; a daughter, Kathy Raymond; a sister, Helen Matyi; and brothers Alex and Jack Sabo.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where a prayer service will be held 10:45 a.m. Thursday, September 26, with Deacon Thomas Raymond officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the St. Agnes Church, Richeyville, with the Rev. Edward Yuhas as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvery Cemetery, Coal Center. Guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.