Rose M. Gillespie Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rose M. Gillespie of Washington, Pennsylvania, born in Riverton, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 26, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Oresti B. Fanale and Susie Z. Fanale; her husband Roy R. Gillespie; her children, Bernie (Joanne) of Killeen, TX, Rory (Judie) of Wauwatosa, WI, Steve (Susan) of Charleston, SC, Kevin (Nancy) of New Market, MD, Patricia Briggs of Washington, PA, Sharon Crites (Jack) of Walkersville, MD, Karen Reese (Don) of Washington and Diane Smykal (Mark) of Washington, PA.; her grandsons, Patrick, Sean, Brandon, Noel, Andrew, Luke, Philip, Evan, Alex, Connor, Samuel and Vincent; her great grandchildren, Silvia, Lauren, Kevin, Jack, Rowen, Enzo, Liza and Emmajean; and her siblings, Alice Coady, Barbara Smith and Vincent Fanale (Amma) of Riverton, IL..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christian Mothers of the Immaculate Conception Church, 119 W. Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301 or the Citizens Library, 55 South College Street, Washington, PA 15301.
