Obituaries
November 24, 2023

Rosella Ann McShane – Monessen

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Rosella Ann McShane, 83, of Monessen, passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital with her family by her side. “Rose” was born on Sept. 3, 1940, in Monessen, to the late Peter and Mary Church of Monessen. Rose and her husband John provided travel services for the local community for more than 15 years as the previous owners of Hollywood Travel in Belle Vernon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, James “Tootsie” D’Errico, Edward D’Errico, Thomas D’Errico, Marie Bradley, Jean Germock, Dolores Jones, Raymond Church and twin sister, Carmella Reynolds. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, John McShane; daughters, Rhonda (Morris) Sitterly and Robbie (Morris); grandson, Bernie Fertall; and sister, Lenora Potts. Funeral arrangements will be provided by RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., Monessen. A private celebration of life will be held at a future date.

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