Rose Mary Gahagen Obituary
We bid farewell to Rose Mary Gahagen of Windber, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 25, 2025 at the age of 87. Rose touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Marfizo and Josephine Marfizo (DeBiase); her daughter Kathy Lucas (Gahagen); and her siblings-in-law, Marla Marfizo, Patricia Gahagen, Ruth Lashinsky, Freda Springer, Nancy Facciani, Rodger Berkey, Vernon Blough and Eugene Gahagen.
She is survived by: her husband Gwynn "Gatch" Gahagen; her children, Jodi Gahagen and Gayle (Michael Durst); her grandson Brett Lucas (Kayla); her son Ethan Durst; her great grandchildren, Taylor and Lennon Lucas; her siblings, William Marfizo (Angel), Richard Marfizo and Patty Berkey; her sister-in-law Dorothy Karl; her close friends, Karen Vilga and Rose Mary; Christine Lowry (DiLoreto). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home (1312 Graham Ave, Windber, PA 15963). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (2201 Graham Ave, Windber, PA 15963).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Windber Hospice in honor of Rose Mary.
 
                                                             
                         
                             
                         
                         
                         
                     
                         
                        