Rose A. Midage

Rose A. Midage, 88, of 4941 Georgetown Road, Franklin, died at 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Born May 10, 1920, in Rockland, she was the daughter of Clarence Mason and Livinia Rivers. Mrs. Midage graduated from Rockland High School. She married Lee L. Midage on Feb. 9, 1942, and he preceded her in death. He was a veteran of World War II. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Midage enjoyed gardening, reading, crafts, sewing, fishing and music. She was known for telling jokes and her witty sense of humor. She also enjoyed her grandchildren. She is survived by three children, Gary L. Midage and his wife, Rhenda, Brian D. Midage and Patricia M. Wimer, all of Franklin; eight grandchildren, Shannon Walton of Franklin, Mia Carr and husband, Chad, of Davenport, Iowa, Erica Casper and husband, Kevin, of Oil City, Buffy O'Dell and husband, Ron, of Cooperstown, Stacy Fike and husband, David, of Franklin, Luke Mitchell of Pittsburgh, Zachary Mitchell of Franklin and Angela Morgan and husband, Jason, of Arlington, Texas; 13 great grandchildren, Madison Wimer of Altoona, Katlyn Walton of Clarion, Karyss Walton of Franklin, Kwvinn Walton of Franklin, Charles Carr III, Margaret Carr and Grace Carr, all of Davenport, Iowa, Ron O'Dell, Emily O'Dell and Abby O'Dell, all of Cooperstown, Branden Fike of Franklin, Sierra Tatum and Aaron Tatum, both of Arlington, Texas. Mrs. Midage is also survived by four sisters, Patricia Paich and husband, Paul, of Kennerdell, Marion "Mamie" Baughman of Oil City, Lavina Sines of Franklin and Elsie Keeler of San Diego, Calif.; and one brother, Clyde Mason and wife, Reenie, of Kennerdell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, on Feb. 28, 1997; three brothers, Scott Mason, Paul Mason and Clarence Mason; and two sisters, Sarah Thomas and Jesse Eckes. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Gale Boocks, retired minister of Nicklin United Methodist Church, officiating. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.