Rose Marie Galaski

Rose Marie Galaski, age 95, of Monessen, PA, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born in Latrobe, PA on September 22, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Walchok Grunwald. She was the wife of the late Steve Edward “Tepe” Galaski, who died on February 7, 2006. Rose was a beautician for many years along with her sister, Helen. She was a wonderful cook, baker, and an avid plant enthusiast. She was especially proud of her vegetable and rose gardens, as well as her many beautiful house plants.

Rose is survived by her children, Stephen Nick (Sue Striffler) Galaski of White Oak, PA; John Thomas (Rose) Galaski of Wilkins Twp., PA; grandchildren, Steve A. Galaski; John J. Galaski; Adam Striffler Galaski; Michael A. Galaski; great-granddaughter, Allison Galaski; siblings, Elizabeth (the late Frank) Peduti of Mariana, PA; Frank J. Grunwald of Belle Vernon, PA; Margaret Ann (the late Gary Alan) Grant of Belle Vernon, PA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, Rose was preceded in death by her niece, Diane Brautigam; and siblings, Joseph Nick Grunwald; Theodore T. (the late Patricia Ann Rekrut) Grunwald; Helen G. (the late Ralph William, Jr.) Brautigam; and Frances J. Grunwald.

Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177). On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, all family and friends will meet at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062, for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial officiated by her nephew, Father Douglas Peduti. A procession will follow to Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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