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Rose Youngmark Obituary
A daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Ausserer) Laird, she was born on November 12, 1949, in St. Marys, PA. On June 22, 1974, she married John H. Youngmark, who survives at home.
Along with her husband, Rose is survived by two children, Julie Hansen of Weedville and John E. Youngmark of St. Marys; three grandchildren, Alison, Hayden and Alexis; a brother, Robert (Jane) Laird of Emporium; and two sisters, Mary (Tom) Squires of St. Marys and Virginia (Alan) Schneider of St. Marys.
Besides her parents, Rose was predeceased by three brothers, Frederick, Patrick and Timothy.
Rose was raised in St. Marys, lived five years in Bennetts Valley and lived in DuBois since 1979. She worked as a dietary technician in the Dietary Department of the St. Marys Hospital for 10 years. She was a past member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of DuBois and she enjoyed making Rosaries and Scapulars for many years.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 4–6 p.m. and also on Thursday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home of Penfield, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Force, PA, with Father Mark Mastrian.
Interment will take place in the church cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to St. Jude's and will be accepting online condolences at the Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home website (www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com).
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Richard Petrosky
March 18, 2025
John and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Thanks for being a good neighbor to my mother. May she rest in peace.
Ron Stojek Simpsonville, SC
March 18, 2025
Dear Youngmark Family - Please know that your dear Rose was very dedicated to preserving many souls from ruin, through the beautiful Brown Scapulars she made, to be worn in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She and all of you will be remembered in my daily Rosary and Mass. My Deepest Sympathy,
DEANNA M MCFAYE
March 17, 2025
Oh my sweet rose how I will miss you you will always be forever in my heart love you
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