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Rosalie Cavanagh

December 15, 2020

Rosalie Cavanagh

Rosalie Cavanagh, 69, of Palmer Twp., PA died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born May 20, 1951 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Catherine (Todaro) and John Woolever. A 1970 graduate of Easton High School, she was employed by The Easton Home for 46 years before retiring. Rosalie loved “dot to dot” books, word search puzzles, crafting and Doo Wop music. She also loved vacationing in Cape May, NJ.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years: Donald Cavanagh; sisters: Alice Ann Hank (husband Roy, Sr.) of Easton, Catherine Schanowolf of WV, Wayne Woolever (wife Betty) of Palmer Twp.; Margaret “Peggy” Walliser of Nazareth, PA; goddaughters: Donna Frankenfield, Cheryl VanDuyne; nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held 11 AM Monday (Dec. 21) at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Jo Marie Gray

    December 18, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    Donald and family,
    Rosalie was a wonderful woman.

    I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone.

    She was as beautiful on the inside as she was in the outside.

    My sympathies go out to you all

    Much love,
    Jo Marie and Bud Gray

  2. Kathy l ort Wayne s ort

    December 18, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    To Donald and family, We are very sad to hear about Rosalie. We will miss her. We send our love and condolences to you Donald and your family and friends. She was a wonderful person and was also very Caring..Sincerely. Kathy and Wayne Ort.

  3. Matilda (Estephan) Pokrivchak

    December 18, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Donald & Family,
    I was saddened to hear of Rosalie’s passing. I knew her from high school as a member of the class of 1970. She was also friends with my closest friends, Carol Pulli and MaryAnn Marzuoli. I have fond memories of her as a sweet and caring woman .My deepest and sincere condolences are with you & your family. May God Bless all of you and give you strength during this difficult and sad time. May Rosalie rest in eternal peace.
    Sincerely,
    Matilda (Estephan) Pokrivchak Lopatcong Twp., NJ

  4. Linda

    December 18, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Donald and family,
    I’m so sorry to hear about Rosalie passing. A lot of fond memories that I have of the both of you. I always thought of her often. I should have kept in touch over the years. I’m so sorry for your loss.
    God bless
    Linda Houser

  5. Chot & Deb

    December 19, 2020 at 7:29 am

    Donald
    Words just can’t say how sad & sorry we are about Rosalie. She was such a wonderful person. I ( Deb) loved being around her. She was so funny, always cheerful & happy. Always made me laugh.
    Chot & I are going to miss her so much.
    Sending our Sympathy & Love,
    Chot & Debbie

  6. Doris Mendisana

    December 19, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    Donald and family,

    So sorry to hear of Rosalie’s passing. May she rest in peace.

    Classmate 1970
    Doris

  7. Cindy Smith and Jim Smith

    December 19, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    To my dear friend,
    I will miss your laughter, and your prankster jokes that you use to play on me.
    Love Cindy

  8. Carol Ort and Family

    December 19, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    To Don,
    Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your wife was a lovely woman and we are grateful that we have gotten a chance to meet her and know her.
    Love Carol and family.

  9. Patty A. Ort – Martin & Family

    December 19, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Don, Sorry for your loss

  10. Cindy Pursel

    December 22, 2020 at 2:03 pm

    Don,
    My heartfelt sympathies to you on the loss of “Rosie”
    I only had the opportunity to meet her a few times, but through conversations with you, I felt I knew her much better. Rosie was your shining star.
    We will keep you in our prayers. Please keep in touch. Cindy & Tom Pursel