Obituaries
October 17, 2023

Rose A. Harper – Donora, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, and Brookville, Pa.

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Rose A. Harper, 76, of Donora, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, and Brookville, Pa., went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on Oct. 13, 2023. A daughter of the late Guido J. and Laura Bianco Fronzaglio, she worked most of her life at Ondra’s Dairy Bar. Rose loved to bake and spend time with her family. She had a vast love for animals, especially strays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Harper; sons, Troy J. and Sean D. Harper; brothers, Fred, Jerome and Anthony “Undo” Fronzaglio; and sister, Dolores M. Halyama. She is survived by her granddaughter, Ashton Harper; brothers, Richard and Joe Fronzaglio; sisters, Lucille Lutz and Antoinette “Nana” McLaughlin; special niece, Tonia Fronzaglio; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900. A graveside service will take place at a later date. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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