Rose Marie (DeRosa) Shankle Obituary
The passing of Rose Marie (DeRosa) Shankle (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 25, 2026 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rose Marie (DeRosa) Shankle to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Rose's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Derrill Shankle; her parents, Giuseppe DeRosa and Jennie Marie DeRosa (Caretti); and her siblings-in-law, William Moats and Dorothy Lindley (William).
She is survived by: her daughter Joanne Patterson (Sam); her stepparent Ralphline DeRosa; and her sisters, Joanne Moats of Mooresville, NC and Anita Louise Porco (Frank) of Irving, TX. She is also survived by three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three nieces and one nephew.
Donations may be made to Baldwin Community United Methodist Church at 5001 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 or to the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Foundation at statueofliberty.org.
