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Rosemarie Barnstead Obituary

Barnstead, Rosemarie

Age 81 formerly of 762 Thompson St. Southport, passed away Thur. Dec. 18, 2014 at Robert Packer Hospital. Born on June 29, 1933 in Wilcox, PA; Rose was the daughter of the late Michael & Pauline Repko Pavlina. She married Robert Barnstead on Aug. 16, 1958 and he predeceased her on Dec. 20, 2012. Rosemarie graduated from EFA. In earlier years, she was employed by local movie theaters, Woolworths Dept. Store, and B&T Video. A homemaker, Rose loved caring for her family, her home and time spent with family and friends. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. Her interests included reading, jigsaw puzzles, shopping, and was active in the Southport Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Surviving are her sons, Steven (Susan) Barnstead, Big Flats; and Robert (Cheryl) Barnstead, Newport News, VA; two grandchildren, Olivia and Liam; brother, Michael (Patricia) Pavlina, Phoenix, AZ; sister-in-law, Margaret "Peggy" Pavlina, Elmira; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Rosemarie was predeceased by a brother, John Pavlina and a sister-in-law, Joyce (George "Jim") Hickey. Family and friends will be received at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport/Elmira on Mon. Dec. 22, 2014 between the hours of 4-6 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 6:15 p.m. Interment will take place at the family's convenience in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.

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Published by Star-Gazette from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22, 2014.

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Lori Kline

December 24, 2014

Steve, Sue and family.... So very sorry to hear about your Mom.....Always hard to lose our loved ones, but even harder this time of year. Thinking of all of you. Lori

Jo Anne Stowell

December 22, 2014

Steve and family, So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was always so nice to us Stowell kids. She put up with a lot with all of the neighborhood kids running around, Cedar, Thompson and Spruce. God bless

Mary Jann

December 22, 2014

Steve and Susan...so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.

December 20, 2014

Steve and Bucky, So Saddened by the loss of a dear friend. Our Neighborhood's Loss is Heavens Gain. May Rosie rest in peace. Take comfort in Knowing she is Back with Bob and our Heavenly Father

Steve Kurcoba

December 20, 2014

Bucky, Steve, saddened by your loss. Let Rosie live in your hearts forever. I know she'll be in mine.

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