Rose Marie Mott 1936-2025

Rose Marie was born July 9, 1936, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Barshick Smolen. She grew up in Sharon, was a proud graduate of Sharon High School, Class of 1954, and moved to the Youngstown area in 1956, where she built a life filled with love, devotion and cherished memories.

Rose dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family. She was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church, where she was active in the church women’s groups, Altar Guild and Phoebe Circle. She also participated in various social groups and enjoyed the companionship of her card club friends.

She had a creative spirit and expressed herself through poetry and artwork. One of her poems was published in Reader’s Digest, a testament to her talent and insight. She also found joy in cooking and doodling, and was a gifted seamstress. But above all, Rose’s greatest joy came from the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who held a special place in her heart.

Rose is survived by her three sons, Gary Edward Mott of Youngstown, Terrence (Nancy) Mott of Diamond and Thomas B. (Maryann) Mott of Powell; her daughter, Amy J. (Michael) Andersen of Austintown; grandchildren, Nicholas (Dee-Dee) Mott, Adrienne (Brad) Miller, Molly Ann (Zachary) Lowe, Joshua Mott, Jillian (Jacob) Williamson and A.J Irwin.; her beloved great-grandchildren, Harper, Cara, Riley, Emma, Sofia and Emilene; and her daughter-in-law, Nancy Mott of Westminster, Maryland. Rose is also survived by several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Her husband of 58 years, Edward H. Mott, whom she married Sept. 18, 1954, died Sept. 10, 2012. Her son, Douglas Mott, also preceded her in death.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, where a funeral service will take place at 1 p.m.

Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Hermitage, Pa., where Rose Marie will be laid to rest beside her husband.

In lieu of flowers, Rose Marie’s family suggests memorial contributions be made to Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD, 21297-1061, give.lwr.org; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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