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Rose Harkins Obituary
Rose "Roz" Harkins, 88, of Coaldale, entered into eternal rest Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Forrest Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was wife of the late John J. Harkin, who passed away Oct. 19, 2012.
Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Helen (Goida) Yaroma. Roz was a graduate of Coaldale High School. She was employed as a seamstress for several clothing factories throughout the area. She was also employed as a saleswomen for Valley Athletic, Lansford.
She was a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Coaldale, where she was a member of the Ladies Aide. Roz enjoyed doing puzzles and crosswords but especially loved the time spent with her family and friends.
Surviving are a daughter, Karen Harkins in Coaldale; a son, Timothy Harkins and his fiancé Gail Maillet of Coaldale; a brother, John "Jack" Yaroma Jr. and his wife Ann Marie (Santilli) of Lake Hauto; grandchildren, Seth and Dylan Harkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Service: A Funeral Liturgy will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Orthodox Church, 217 First St., Coaldale, with the Rev. James Waremedic officiating.
Interment will be held in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown.
Call Tuesday morning 10-11 a.m. in the church.
The Sverchek-Blazosky Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Online condolences may be offered at www.blazoskyfh.com.
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Joseph Kalista
September 28, 2025
Condolences to the Harkins family. Rose was great woman and was a good wife mother and her always her husband John's coaching career at Panther Valley. Also her smile when she became a mother. May she Rest In Peace with the Lord and John .
Althea Rosahac Shellock
September 25, 2025
Memory eternal. Roz and I were friends forever. We grew up together and stayed in touch over the years. Condolences to family.
Jack Evans
September 22, 2025
Jack,
sincere condolences on the loss of your sister. May she rest in peace
Mary
September 22, 2025
Remember Rose from the factory when I visited my Mom there she was such a nice lady. May she rest in peace.
Michael J. Kulick
September 21, 2025
Roz. Was a great lady knew her all my life. You are now at peace with John. May you hav everlasting life and may your soul rest in peace with God.
John Hackash
September 20, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
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