Rhea Dawn Rose, 83, of Bellaire, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Forest Hills in St. Clairsville, OH with her husband by her side.
She was born on March 6, 1939 in Linton, Indiana a daughter of the late William Estel and Naomi (Strosnider) Sparks.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her sons; Tony Rose, Mike Rose, Mark Rose, brother; Richard Sparks, and grandson; Mark Rose Jr.
Rhea is survived by her loving husband, Paul Rose; Daughter-in-law, Lisa Rose; Five grandchildren, Chad Rose, Tyler (Shayla Robinson) Rose, Michael Rose, Meghan (Ben) Jackson, Marissa Rose; Five great grandchildren Ava Rose, Aleah Rose, Axton Rose, Kamden Rose, Alania Jackson; and special friend, Rosie.
The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the staff at Forest Hills for their exceptional kindness and care of Rhea.
Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory 441 37th St. Bellaire, OH 43906 on Tuesday March 15, 2022 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be a Funeral Mass at the St. John Catholic Church, Bellaire, OH 11:00 am with Fr. Dan Heusel officiating on Wednesday March 16, 2022 . Private interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Rhea was an influential teacher at SJC. My sympathies to Paul on her passing
Paul and family , you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rhea was a sweet amazing lady.
Paul, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, Rhea. When I think of her and you, I think of proud people who loved St. John’s. Paul, I can’t begin to tell you how much respect I have for you. My prayers are with you.
She was one of my favorite teachers and a great person She helped me in many ways and will be missed
Paul, My sincere condolences on the passing of Rhea. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Rose truly made an impact on every student, including myself. She treated us all as her own. During my senior year at St. John, she would bring me a breakfast sandwich, and we would sit in her office, and chat after morning announcements. This is just one of many fond memories I have of Mrs. Rose. Sending condolences to her entire family, especially Paul, who was my junior high school football coach.
Mrs. Rose was one of the Best teachers I had at SJC she truly cared for all of us plus she had a wonderful sense of humor! Rest in Peace Mrs. Rose your job here on earth is done.
Paul,Rhea was an excellent teacher at St Johns Elementary,as well as a competent principal at the high school.Her passion for anything related to St Johns was strong.My prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Rhea was a great teacher and woman.
Mrs. Rose, you had such an impact on me at St. John’s. As a writer, I think of your encouragement often as you gave me my first real journal. I’ll never forget being in your classroom and hearing all your stories. I hope you’re celebrating now with your boys in Heaven.