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Rosemary Winschel Obituary
She was born on October 9, 1948 in Erie, Pa., the daughter of the late Kenneth Thomas and Marian A. (Fenton) Benim. Rosemary graduated from St. Benedict Academy and was formerly employed by General Telephone Company, the North East Chamber of Commerce, Curves and St. Gregory Thaumaturgus School. Rosemary was also a dedicated volunteer at St. Gregory Church, where she served as the Home School Council co-president and also was a fundraiser for North East Little League. Rosemary was a devoted wife and mother whose greatest passion in life was to share her love and kindness with her family and friends. No matter how challenging or difficult a situation could be, she always faced it with a positive attitude and her beautiful smile. Her contagious laugh will live on in the hearts of all who knew her; she will be dearly missed.
Rosemary is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Deacon Richard Winschel, whom she married on October 18, 1974. She is also survived by her children, Emalie Nagle (Jon) of North East, Michael Winschel (Tiffany) of Brecksville, Ohio; grandchildren, Chloe Nagle, Natalie Nagle, Isabel Winschel, and Caleb Winschel; sister, Patricia (Benim) Glas; brother-in-law, Melvin Glas; and nephews, Jeffrey Glas and Brian Glas.
Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake St., North East on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and are invited to a Funeral Mass on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory Thaumaturgus Church, 50 S. Pearl St., North East. A rosary will precede the visitation on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be held at St. Gregory Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Gregory School or St. Gregory Church. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.
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Emily Malesiewski Drab
October 6, 2020
Winschel family,
I am sad to hear this news. I remember your mom from my St. Gregory days. She was always so kind to me and had such positive energy- and I definitely remember her great laughter:-)
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you all.
Norm Dougan
October 3, 2020
My condolences to Rick and family on Rosemary's passing.
Laurene
September 30, 2020
I remember Rosemary when Pat and Mel got married and all the events and preparations that took place. I remember her laugh and how happy she was, always smiling. Always happy. Always laughing. Always kind. That's the Rosemary I remember most. Praying you found peace, Rosie. Laurene and Ed Folkins
Janis (Bailey) Englert
September 30, 2020
Emalie and family, I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. I remember all the good times at your house over the summers. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Paul Bauman
September 30, 2020
Mary and I shared many fond memories of Rick and Rosemary especially her infectious smile and laughter during our five years of diaconate formation. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are now for Rick and his family. Paul and Mary Bauman
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