Rose Ann Fallara, 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at The Gardens at DuBois.
She was born October 19, 1934 to Frank and Jessie (Carlino) Palmerino in Punxsutawney.
Rose Ann was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. She was a 1952 graduate of Saints Cosmas and Damian High School and St. Vincent College, where she received a degree as a Registered Nurse. She devoted her life with affection and compassion to the service of taking care of others. She worked at the Pennsylvania State Department of Health as a state health nurse for over 30 years before her retirement. She enjoyed crossword and jig saw puzzles, playing UNO and she loved caring for her family and friends.
She is survived by four sons; Anthony, Michael and wife Patti, Greg (Brenda), all of Punxsutawney, and Ron and wife Jan, Homer City, eight grandchildren; Erin (Garry) Davey, Angela (Mike) Fairman, Eric Fallara (Dee Dee Moore), Nicholas (Heidi) Fallara, Andrew Fallara, Christopher (Jaclyn) Fallara, Jessica Fallara and Jason (Kelly) Fallara, nine great grandchildren, a son-in-law, Doyle Powell, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Powell, daughter-in-law, Mary Fallara, five brothers; James and Alfred (twins), Anthony, Frank, and Michael Palmerino, and six sisters; Diane Serge, Lucy Ivens, Adelaide Palmerino, Marguerite DeLuca, Mary Jane Guignet and Jo Coats.
Rose Ann was the last surviving sibling of her family.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 4-7 PM at the McCabe Funeral Home, Inc., 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, 616 West Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767 with Msgr. Joseph Riccardo, Celebrant.
Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
