Rose Marie Nesbitt, age 81, of Edinboro, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at Edinboro Manor. She was born in Wesleyville on February 4, 1931, but lived most of her life in McKean and Edinboro. Her parents were the late Samuel Hunter Gillespie and Helen B. Barthelmes Gillespie.
Rose Marie was primarily a homemaker who enjoyed her years of raising her children and taking care of her family. She eventually was able to put her skills as a baker to use, and for several years, was employed as the head baker at Edinboro University. Many would agree that she was very gifted at cooking, baking, and being a terrific grandma, a job that she enjoyed most.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edinboro and it’s Altar and Rosary Society, and she was active in the Cursillo Movement.
Preceding her in death was a grandson, Shawn Kuffer; a sister, Genevieve Kubasik; and a brother, Richard Gillespie.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, William E. Nesbitt, whom she married August 3, 1950; and six children– Nancy Wehner and husband Charles of Edinboro, Sheryl Jones and husband Jerry of Lawrenceburg, IN, Judith Kellogg of Edinboro, Robert Nesbitt and wife Ilse of Edinboro, Jeffrey Nesbitt and wife Suanne of Edinboro, and Reva Vanderveen of Meadville and her companion Doug Turner. Other family members include 19 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and her brother, Jack Gillespie and his wife Janet of Louisville, KY.
Friends are invited to call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 306 Erie Street, Edinboro on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Msgr. William Sutherland of Our Lady of the Lake Parish. Interment will be in Edinboro Cemetery.
Love you Mommy!
I am so sorry for your loss. When our kids were little we worked together at OLOL Church on various projects. She was always so nice and so cheerful. I considered her a good friend even though due to family responsibilities we sort of lost touch over the years. I know you will miss her. I am only sorry I didn’t hear about her death earlier so that I could have gone to the funeral home. My sincere sympathy to you, Bill, and all the children. Rose was a genuinely good person. I am very saddened by her passing.
So so for the loss of your wife,Mother, and Grandmother. We offer you our deepest sympathy’s. Rose was a wonderful woman.
Sincerely,
Amy & Ruth
My condolences to everyone in the Nesbitt family,I know that rose will be missed by everyone she came in contact with. once family always family
Sheryl, My deepest symphathy for your whole family. I remember fondly spenting many wonderful days and holidays with your family….your Mom always made me feel like I was part of the family. There was always laughter and wonderful love that flowed from of her. Bill, I’m so glad that my dad and I got a chance to visit before he passed…… May the Lord bring each of you peace,
Gail
So sorry for your loss. I did not know your Mother personally, but I know from spending time with her wonderful children that she must have been a special lady. My prayers are with you and your families.
I am so grateful to be able to be here during her final days. I Love You Aunt Rose! Please watch over all of us.
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts.
We Two
If I could see what you can see in ordinary little me and you could see what I can see in you. If I could see what you can see and you could see what I could see then we’d never disagree We Two.
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Bob, Ilse and family
I will always remember Great Aunt Rose Marie’s smile! It was so infectious. And she would give me the best hugs ever when I saw her.
I love you Aunt Rose! Give Zaine a hug for me!!!
Wish I could be there with all my family. Sending my love & prayers!
Aunt Rose,
So many great memories. She will be missed greatly. Wish we could be there. Hug Uncle Bill for us.
To all of the Nesbitt family, my sincere condolences go out to you over the loss of your mother. I know that her good deeds will live in the hearts of everyone that knew her, forever.
Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, Godmother………..Angel.
We are all blessed to have known her.
Rest in Peace Aunt Rose Marie
I have so many wonderful memories of summers in Edinboro when I was growing up. Aunt Rosemarie made it so special for all of us! I wish I could be there to hug Uncle Bill and the whole family!
Love you all!
Just wanted to say how sorry we were to hear of Rose’s passing. We will miss seeing her sitting on the deck playing cards and eating lunch with Bill in the summer. She always had a huge smile and conversation to share. Sean and I also enjoyed her chicken wings when she worked at the Cooper Coin.