Gerhard, Rose (Rozalia), born August 25, 1932 in Hungary, died on October 20, 2022 in New York. She is survived by her daughters, Rozalinda Sitler, Rosemary (Chris) Darrow, Grandchildren Kristi Sitler, Jennie (Jonny) Brannum, Carl Sitler, Brianna Darrow. Great grandchildren Weston and Lincoln Brannum, Robert Breiter. Sister-in-law Eva Gerhard. Numerous nieces and nephews in Hungary and in Long Island, and many, many friends.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 42 years Steve (Istvan), parents Imre and Rozalia, brothers Lajos and Imre, sisters Irma and Margit, and son-in-law David.
Rose endeared herself to everyone she met. She loved bowling, RV-ing , knitting and crocheting. She was very generous with her time and talents.
A special thank you to the staff at The Villages of Orleans, especially the Garden Unit.
Cremation has taken place and the family will hold a celebration of her life next spring in Albuquerque.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite hospice or charity in Rose’s memory.
She touched many lives and will be dearly missed.
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Mama Rose was such a blessing and always made my heart smile! I will truly miss our visits and her asking about my dating life! Truly a treasure!!
i want your family i m thinking about them and the way they r feeling,i never met your mom but my good friend would tell me some funny stories and how much she loved her mo
In our world today, moving into a new home doesn’t usually mean getting a new friend for a neighbor. For me it was exactly that! Rozalia will always be one of the favorite people God brought into my life, and I will find joy in all the moments we shared for the rest of my life. Thank you Rozalinda and Rosemary for generously sharing your Mama with us. Always keeping you on my heart and in my prayers ♥️
Thank you for the privilege of taking care of you. Such a kind lady. You will be missed.
We were RVing friends in New Mexico in the 1980s/1990s with Steve and Rose. Lovely people and lots of fun and friendship with them.
Emléked szivünkben örizzük, Rochesteri Magyar Club. Your memory is preserved in our hearts. Members, Hungarian-American Club of Rochester.