Rosalind Viola Obituary
NILES - Rosalind Viola, died on January 1, 2026, at the age of 88.
She was born on December 21, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Anthony Larocca and Rose Cefalo.
Rosalind worked as an office manager at a doctor's office for 30 years. Additionally, she owned Between Friends Boutique for five years.
Rosalind married Nicholas Viola on June 27, 1961 and he preceded her in death on January 23, 2006.
She is survived by her sons, Nicholas (Maribeth) Viola, of Austintown and Tony (Kim) Viola of Tampa, FL; granddaughter, Alyssa Viola; 4 step grandchildren, Jodi (Daniel) Melton, Tim (Rita) Toth, Jennifer (Randy) Pratt, and Joseph (Julie) Toth; 10 step great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on January 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 4303 Mahoning Ave. Prior to the service, calling hours will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel. Family and friends are invited to visit www.higgins-reardon.com to share memories and condolences.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4303 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44515
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