Rose Lally Obituary
Born Sept. 29, 1928 in Allentown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Elias Hoffman.
Rose was employed by the Philadelphia State Hospital for 25 years until her retirement.
She moved to the Burlington Twp. area three years ago to reside with her daughter Beth Roberts.
Surviving are: her children, Robert J. Lally Jr. and his wife, Ellen of Springfield, Ill., David A. Lally and his wife, Janet of Palm Coast, Fla., Debra L. Lally of Philadelphia, Pa., Elizabeth M. Roberts and her husband, Joseph Roberts Sr. of RR 3 Towanda; her grandchildren, Julie Zilinsky, Jonathan Starsinic, Karen Sisson, Douglas Lally, Joseph Roberts Jr., Adam Roberts, Robert Starsinic, Kurt Roberts and Gregory Roberts; two great granddaughters, Kaylei and Nicolette; one brother, Joseph Hoffman of Abington, Pa., one sister, Gloria Link of Ottsville, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Lally Sr. on Nov. 28, 1964.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4 Entries
Kathy Wilson
December 26, 2008
Dear Deb, Bethie and Bobbie, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. What a great lady she was. I worked with her at Byberry from 1978 until she retired. When I first started she was my supervisor. I loved her. She was funny. I still coin a few of her phrases, but fondly give her the credit. My favorite is "Stick a broom....I'll sweep the floor while I'm at it." What a down to earth lady. I last saw her about 10 yrs or so ago getting off of the turnpike, I noticed the "MUZZIE" tags, not the red "Lucy" hair that may have fit her better than that beautiful white hair that she had. Full of body to boot! Oh, and the voice. Yep, I volunteered her to sing with me in the patient choir. I can't sing worth a lick, she had a beautiful voice, I had to sing with the men "deep voice" she was a beautiful alto and got to sing with the "real choir". I think about your mom often, someone who taught a young kid the ropes in the working world. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that the memories bring you comfort. She loved you all.
Joann Emery
December 18, 2008
Deb I was very sorry to hear about your mom. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Cathe Olson
December 16, 2008
Sorry for your lose. Wish we could be there for you.
Dave & Cathe
Mary Donahue, PTA at Memorial Hospital
December 16, 2008
She was a beautiful lady who taught me the only Hungarian I ever knew. She was always full of spirit and will be greatly missed.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Rose Lally's name
How to support Rose's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Rose Lally's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
