New Middletown – A memorial Mass will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Church at 10143 Main Street in New Middletown 44442 at 11:oo am on Thursday, January 5,2023 for Rose Marie Hussar,87, who died December 5, 2022.

Rose Marie was born November 26, 1935 in Sharon, PA, a daughter of William Steve and Marie Ziemnick Hussar.  She was trained as a practical nurse and worked at South Side Hospital and Tod's Children's Hospital for over forty four years.  Rose Marie was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church and was a pirohy pincher, who oved to cook and bake for her friends and family. She was proud and independent and was the first unmarried women to get a home loan through Home Savings and Loan Bank without a co-signer. Rose was an avid reader and enjoyed the companionship and unconditional love of her many dogs over the years.

Rose Marie leaves her sister, Shirley Ann  Criss of Howland; a niece, Sheri  Criss; a nephew, Ryan Criss; great-nephew, Zachary Criss; a cousin, Trudy  Farbman of Youngstown, with whom she was raised as her sister; and many other cousins and wonderful friends.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents and her cousins, who she considered her siblings, Louise Rulli and Michael Bindas; her cousin, Steve Farbman; and her many canine companions.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, monetary donations in Rose's name go to Animal Charity of Ohio by donating online at www.animalcharityofohio.org or mailing donations to 4140 Market Street Youngstown, Ohio 44512.

Arrangements handled by Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ClementeFuneralHomes.com.