Rosemary Brown

Rosemary Rusak Brown, 92, of West Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosemary was predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Anthony. She is dancing with him now among the stars.

Rosemary was the daughter of the late John and Bertha Rusak. She was the last surviving of 10 children, having been predeceased by Mary, Estelle, Matthew, Eugene, Stanley, Albert, Jane, Helen and Lois.

She was also predeceased by her granddaughter, Anna Jorda, who took her grandmother's hand and led her to heaven.

Rosemary was the loving and supportive mother of four, Susan Brown-Peitz (Timothy); Deborah Ann Jorda (John); James Anthony Brown (Dreda); and Maryellen Brown (Miles). She always treated her sons-in-law and daughter-in-law as if they were her own.

Rosemary was the proud and loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren, Adam (Tara), Joshua (Cathleen), Katharine (Enrique), Michael (Cassie), Jonathan (Stephanie), Kimberly (Abou), Jeffery (Lizbeth), Benjamin (Karissa), Lindsey and Olivia. She was the adoring great-grandmother to Nathaniel, Lily, Elise, Logan, Ousmane, Felix, Hailey, Haley, Margot, Rachel, Gloria, Timmy, Derek and Owen. They will always remember her open arms and generosity. "Take two, they're small."

Rosemary is also survived by her brother-in-law, Joseph Brown and his wife, Barbara; and several nieces and nephews.

Rosemary was born Nov. 28, 1930, in Plains Twp. She graduated from Plains High School. She married Tony on March 26, 1951 and, in 1952, they moved to Elizabeth, N.J. Rosemary was her happiest as a "city girl." She was tireless as a volunteer at her children's school, was the luckiest of bingo players and enjoyed laughter and coffee with good friends. She was employed by Bristol Myers, always going to work with a smile after making sure that dinner was on the table for her family. Tony and Rosemary returned to Pennsylvania in 1970, building their home with a beautiful view of the Wyoming Valley. She worked at Luzerne Products for eight years. Later, she was the caregiver for her sister, Estelle and her brother, Stanley. She nursed her husband, Tony, in his last illness and held him in her arms when he passed in 2021.

Rosemary loved word puzzles, was an avid reader and a savvy Scrabble player. She enjoyed her weekly trips to the casino with her daughters and her afternoons watching "Blue Bloods."

But first and foremost, Rosemary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family, constantly growing by leaps and bounds, was everything to her. Each grandchild and, later, each great-grandchild, brought her such pride and joy. All are grateful for the warmth of her love.

The Brown family is appreciative of the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care and support.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mount Olivet Road, Carverton. Family and friends may pay respects from 10:30 a.m. to service time at the church. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rosemary's name to the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund, 53 Glenmaura National Blvd., Suite 120, Moosic, PA 18507.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.