Rosemary Keffler 1932-2024

Rosemary Marinelli Keffler was born Jan. 5, 1932, to Rose and Salvatore Marinelli.

Rosemary was a 1950 graduate of Ursuline High School. She continued her education at the Youngstown Hospital Association School of Radiology. She was employed for a period of time with the medical office of Drs. Firestone, Heidus and Zlotnick.

At some point, she and Dave Keffler, who was home from the service, went on a blind date. Shortly thereafter, they were married. Amazingly they had seven children, 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was an awesome mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, affectionately known as “Grammy” to the family

She was a member of the Bears Club and The Red Hats Association of Fort Pierce.

In her younger years, she loved to cook and bake amazing food. Her pasta and lemon fluff were legendary!

She also had fond memories of the vacations she and Dave took with the Ohio Contractors Association and Lake Erie Vacations. She loved her winter home at Gator Trace Resort in Fort Pierce, Florida.

In later years, she loved her Wednesday bridge group, watching “The Young and the Restless” and reruns of Lawrence Welk with her friend, Angie.

Rosemary was a devoted member of St. Dominic Church and rarely missed a Sunday Mass.

Rosemary was predeceased by her parents, Salvatore and Rose Marinelli; husband, Dave Keffler; sister, Theresa (Carmen) Renaldy; and brother, Donald (Marilyn) Marinelli.

She leaves her seven children, Jan (Joe) Evans, Joan (Louis) Schiavoni, Dave (Bonnie) Keffler, Mike Keffler, Nancy (Larry) Roberts, Kathy (Glenn) Apple and Paul (Jennifer) Keffler. She also leaves her daughter-in-law, Betsy Keffler, whom she was fond of, along with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown.

Friends may call 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

Rosemary will be lovingly remembered by her family for her smile, generosity and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks any monetary contributions to be made to St. Dominic Church, in Rosemary’s name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman. Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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