Rosemary A. Whetstone, 77 years of age, of East Elm Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown surrounded by her beloved family.
Born Friday, July 17, 1942 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Andrew P., and Mary C. (Lacko) Olsovsky. She was also predeceased by; daughters, Angeline Whetstone - Nunemacher, Julia Marie Whetstone; brother, Sgt. Bernard J. Olsovsky.
Surviving are; husband, Joseph C. "Chip" Faust of Tamaqua; son, Andrew A. Whetstone of Lansford; daughters, Jessica A. Goho wife of John of Brockton, Amelia Jo Bieniek wife of Peter of Tamaqua; sister, Bernadine M. Kunkel of Lansford; 7 grand children; 7 great grand children, and many nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Marian Catholic High School of Lansford, Rosemary had worked in the Textile Industry for many years. Rosemary also tended bar at the former Bromco's in Tamaqua. Rosemary enjoyed sewing, spending time on the computer, and the companionship of her dog.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Rosemary's Life will take place on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in St. Michaels R.C.C. Cemetery, Summit Hill, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Ruth Steinert S.P.C.A.
18 Wertz Drive, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 17963
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com