Barbara Evelyn Rose
June 18, 2004
Barbara Evelyn Rose, 88, a lifelong South Scranton resident, died Friday morning in Adams Manor during a respite stay. She was the wife of Ralph W. Rose, who died Feb. 21, 1995. They had been married 47 years at the time of his death.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late William and Barbara Brill Maus Jr., she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School, class of 1934. A lifelong member of the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church, along with her husband, she had served as an adviser to the junior high fellowship, and was ordained as an elder and deacon. She was a past member of Sebert Schneider Sunday school class, adult fellowship; was a Sunday school teacher for many years, and Brownie leader Troop 81. In 1987, she was honored for having sung over 60 years in the church choir with her beautiful alto voice, beginning at age 10. During her marriage, she was a devoted homemaker.
She was a person who believed that every day was a gift from God and should be lived to the fullest. Over the years, many individuals received cards from her penned with her distinctive handwriting, as well as her visits, whether in the hospital, nursing home or private residence. She was known for her warmth and smile, and will be remembered by many for her generosity and kindness.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and John Filipkowski, who cared for her since her husband's passing in her Scranton home; a granddaughter, Christa Filipkowski, at home; a niece and her husband, Carol and Roy Hicks, Moscow; three great-nephews and their wives; three great-great-nephews; two great-great-nieces; and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Maus, who died in 1980, and Mildred Maus, who died in 1985; three brothers, Leonard Maus, who died in 1968; William "Willard" Maus, who died in 1976, and Alfred Maus, who died in 1977.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., with services by the Rev. Tom H. Collins, pastor of the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. Interment, Abington Hills Cemetery, South Abington Township.
Friends may call Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church, 435 Hickory St., Scranton, 18505.