Rose M. Schumacher 92, of the Chicora Medical Center, formerly of East Brady died Sunday March 17, 2013.
Born December 16, 1920 in Kaylor, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph and Teresa (Lozar) Bratkovich. 
On November 26, 1946, Rose married John B. Schumacher.  He preceded her in death on January 21, 1983. 
Rose was an oil canner for PennDrake in Karns City for 2 years, then worked for Damen Industries in Bradys Bend for 5 years and later returned to Damen as a custodian.  She was employed in the sales department of Fuhrer's Clothing in East Brady for 10 years.  She was a waitress at the St. Cloud Hotel in East Brady for a number of years and also was employed by the Armstrong School District as a custodian. 

Rose was a member of St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church in East Brady where she was the past president of the former ladies guild and volunteered countless hours helping with church dinners, bingo, festivals and other functions. 

She was an avid bingo player who also loved reading and cooking.  Rose never missed a card party and loved spending time with her grandchildren. 

Rose is survived by 1 daughter Mary Donaldson and husband William of East Brady, 2 sons John Schumacher and wife Laurie of Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong Co., and Joseph Schumacher and wife Lorraine of Chicora. 
1 Grandson William Donaldson and fiancAC.e Tracy Woods of Manassas VA
4 Granddaughters Dena Crawford and husband Chad of Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong Co., Amanda Salizzoni and husband Brad of Rimersburg, Katie Schumacher of Bradenton FL, and Emily Schumacher of Chicora. 
3 Great Grandsons, Tony and Christian Salizzoni and Chase Crawford
1 Great Granddaughter, Marley Crawford.
She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 5 brothers Martin, Joseph, Frank, John and Henry and 4 sisters Mary, Sophie, Isabell, and Ann.

Friends of Rose M. Schumacher will be received 2-4, 6-8pm Wednesday March 20, 2013 at the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home 105 4th Street East Brady, PA 16028
A parish prayer service will be held in the funeral home at 3:30 on Wednesday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Thursday March 21, 2013 at St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church, East Brady. The Rev. William Kuba will officiate. 
Committal services and burial will follow in St. Eusebius Cemetery. 
The Schumacher family suggests contributions be made St. Eusebius Cemetery 301 East 2nd Street East Brady, PA 16028
To view or express condolences visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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