Bernadette L. Rose-Tihey
Bernadette L. Rose-Tihey
Funeral Director
Supervisor, Vice President

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412.241.5415

10940 Frankstown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
info@rosefuneralhomeinc.com

Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Cecilia Williams

Cecilia R. Williams left this life to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 12, 2022, at home with family after a brief illness. She was an indescribably loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her final breath. Wife of the late Frank Williams she was also preceded in death by her parents, Alvis R. and Arletta Scott Ross, and brothers Norman, Alvis Jr. and Bruce. Cecilia lived a full multifaceted life. She was a naturally gifted singer, phenomenal seamstress, dedicated friend, licensed beautician, original fashionista, consummate caregiver, extremely perceptive, insightful and intelligent. Always engaged in a project it was not uncommon to find her trimming the hedges or planting a scrub, tinkering with a hymn on the piano, making new kitchen curtains or finding the next great deal at a thrift store. An exemplary soprano, Cecilia performed and recorded in various choirs and ensembles most notably the Sounds of Heritage and her heart, the Swan Chorale, where she was an original member. A season ticket holding no-nonsense Steelers fan from the seventies Cecilia attended each of the team’s first four Super Bowl games with husband, Frank and cruised with the team later in life. Without question Cecilia loved the Lord and lived out that life of faith as a member of Warren United Methodist Church from the age of five. She served in numerous capacities: church secretary, financial secretary, chair of administrative council, altar guild president, chair spprc, church treasurer and of course chancel choir member and president. A caregiver to many Cecilia is survived by her daughters, Arletta and Lisa, grandson, Tyler, sister-in-laws, Lois Hord (Phoenix) and Lois Ross (Detroit), dearest friends, Rose Williams, Armetta Swan, Gloria Barber, Gloria Burns and fur grandbaby, Laila Pincsky. As well as a host of extended family and friends. Memorial donations may be made in Cecilia’s name on the Warren UMC website: warrenumcpgh.org A Celebration of Life service honoring Cecilia Williams be held at Warren UMC in January 2023.

Samuel A. Tumminello

Samuel “Sammy” Tumminello, 58, of Penn Hills, PA, passed away on December 13, 2022. Sammy is survived by his wife, Anna Tumminello; daughter, Brandii Saunders (Brock); step children, Jason (Becky), Tony, Cory (Megan) and Ashley (Casey); grandchildren, Caidence, Elliana and Danica. Sammy also leaves behind his mother, Marie Tumminello; siblings, Vincent and Julie Tumminello (Kenny); nieces and nephews, Maria (Chuck), Amber (Jason), Brittney (Nathan), Deidre (Mike), Talyn (Kevin), and Vinnie (Maria); several great nieces and nephews; and his furry companion, Gypsy Queen. Sammy is now reunited with his father, Samuel Tumminello. Friends received Sunday, December 18, 2022 1pm to 6pm at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Patricia Garfold-Rucker

Age 62, of Penn Hills, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Daughter of the late Alfred and Sophie Garfold; wife of Curtis Washington, she was his love and partner for almost 30 years; devoted mother of Robert (Erica) Livingston Rucker III; grandmother of Damien and soon-to-be grandmother of Gage; sister of Fred Garfold; aunt to four nieces and nephews; she is also survived by her ex-husband Robert “Brother” Rucker, Jr. Patricia was a very caring person with a big heart, she would give you the shirt off her back, and she was very funny. She always had Curtis’ back, and he always had hers. Friends received Thursday, December 1, 2022, 4 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. at ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES.