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Rosalie H Fives, 95, of Vandling passed away Thursday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was the wife of Donald L Fives.

Born in Simpson, daughter of the late Peter J. and Rose Hitchko Herbert. She was a 1942 graduate of Fell High School. She was employed by Gentex Corp., Carbondale Underware Mfg., and Daystrom.

In 1965, she moved to Manville, New Jersey, where her husband was employed at National Lockwasher Corp., here Rosalie became a homemaker and upon her husband’s retirement, in 1988, the family moved back to Pennsylvania and settled in Vandling.

She was a devoted member of Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Manville, NJ and St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church, Jermyn

Her family was the center of her life, especially her grandchildren, who she adored. Rosalie enjoyed having her sisters “up the house” on Sundays for their weekly visits and cocktails. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A special thank you to Lois Schuster her long-time friend and neighbor who would always be there in a time of need.

Rosalie is survived by her son William and his wife Tammy, Scott Twp.; grandchildren Chad, Shelby and Skylar; great-grandchild Chloe; and nieces and nephews.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her four sisters, Elizabeth Zrowka, Anna Budwell, Delores Zavacky and Evelyn Zurko.

Rosalie’s funeral will be held Monday at 9am in St Michael’s R.O. Church, Jermyn. Viewing will be Sunday 4-7pm, at Joseph W Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc., 621 Main St. Simpson. Parastas at 7pm, transfer to church immediately after. Entombment, St. Tikhon’s Mausoleum, South Canaan

Donations can be made to St Michaels’s R.O. Church, 305 Walnut St., Jermyn, Pa 18433, in Rosalie’s name.

For directions or condolences visit: www.scotchlasfuneralhome.com