Rosemarie I. Szymczak

Rosemarie I. Szymczak

Rosemarie Szymczak Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2025.
Rosemarie Szymczak, passed away on September 10, 2025, in Maryland, at the age of 98. Born on June 10, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she spent much of her life in New Kensington where she raised her family and was a member of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church.

Rosemarie is survived by her son, Raymond, and her daughter, Lisa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Szymczak; parents, Peter P. and Maria Imhof; brothers, Clyde and Raymond Imhof; and son-in-law, James Aguiar. She will be laid to rest with her husband in Saint Mary's Cemetery Lower Burrell.

Rosemarie will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and faith. Those wishing to honor her memory can do so with an act of kindness or prayer for someone in need. Donations can be made to St. Mary Parish, NKCC Parish Office, 100 Freeport Road, or Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church Street, both of New Kensington, PA 15068.

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