Rosemary M. Sollazzo's Obituary
Rosemary M. (Frank) Sollazzo, 92, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 8:56 pm at her home in Alliance.
Born on March 27, 1932 in Alliance, to Maurice F. and Margaret A. (Schieser) Frank, she lived in Alliance all of her life.
A 1950 graduate of Alliance High School, Rosemary was employed at Sears, working at the catalog desk as a bookkeeper / clerk and retired in 1989 after more than 30 years of service.
Rosemary was a sternly devout Catholic who was a faithful and active parishioner at Regina Coeli Catholic Church and formerly served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a member of the former Regina Coeli Altar and Rosary Society and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.
Rosemary enjoyed gardening and canning and in her younger years was a member of a ladies’ bowling league. She lived her life in the service of others and was always available as a caregiver to friends and family in need.
Survivors include her son, Andrew C. Sollazzo of Alliance; her daughter, Margaret Sollazzo of Cleveland; two granddaughters, Eva (Marcus Coakwell) Sollazzo and Madelyn Sollazzo; and two brothers, Ronald and Warren Frank, both of Alliance; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Charles P. Sollazzo, whom she married on June 25, 1960 and who died on April 2, 2000; two infant sons; her parents; four sisters, Eileen Dugan-Caruso, Gertrude Drayer-Kaltenbach, Christina Kaltenbach and Clara Kinser; five brothers, Norbert, Orval, Urban, Gerald and Lester Frank.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00 am at Regina Coeli Catholic Church, with Rev. G. David Weikart, as celebrant. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Regina Coeli Catholic Church, 663 Fernwood Blvd., Alliance, OH 44601.
You are invited to view Rosemary's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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