Naomi C Rossey
July 4, 1916 ~ September 28, 2013
Born in: Tryonville, Pennsylvania
Naomi C. Rossey, age 97, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 28, 2013. A daughter of the Rev. George A. and Ethel L. Artman McCleery she was born on July 4, 1916 in Tryonville, Crawford County. After graduating from Bradford High School in 1934, Naomi continued her education at Roberts Wesleyan College and through Nurses Training at Bradford Hospital. She worked for several years as an LPN and Companion prior to her retirement. Mrs. Rossey was a member of the Franklin Free Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and was active as a life member of the Womens Missionary Society. She was also a member of the Rocky Grove Homemakers, former Treasurer of Venango County WTCU, and Past President of Rocky Grove Frances Willard WTCU. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles. Surviving are her daughters, Ruth A. Jones and her husband, Ken of Lincolnville, ME, Elizabeth (Beth) V. Rossey of Franklin, and Deborah E. Rossey of Franklin. Also surviving are five step-grandchildren, Jennifer and her husband, Scott, Julie and her husband, Joel, Janine and her husband, Cliff, Vincent, and Jason; eight step-great-grandchildren, Matt, Ericka, Brittany, Sierra, McKensey, Harrison, Nicholas, and Nathaniel; her step-great-great granddaughter, Maddy; and several nieces and nephews. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents; her ex-husband, Arthur W. Rossey (whom she married on June 14, 1941); and two brothers, Paul McCleery and Rev. Marshall McCleery. Family and friends will be received at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Franklin Free Methodist Church with the Rev. George McCleery, Naomis nephew and Pastor Frank Walford of the Franklin Free Methodist Church, co-officiating. Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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So sorry for your loss, to Ruth, Beth & Debby, I know you will miss your mother very much!
Naomi was a lovely lady and a wonderful neighbor who we will miss
Dear Beth and family, I was saddened to see the loss of your mother. Even at her wonderful age of 97 it will still be such a loss to not have her with you. Hopefully happy memories will always keep her alive in your hearts. You are all in my thoughts.
Ruth, Beth and Debbie. We do express our sympathy to all of you in the loss of your mom. she was a very speical lady. And was a special part of the FM church when we pastored there.
We are sorry we could not get to the viewing or service. Dillen has quite a few physical problems and does not go out much. Sometimes I just need to be home for him. Again our prayers are with you all. Ruth have a safe trip home.
And thank you for having Joyce call us to let us know about your mom’s passing.