Rose E. Gerwert
June 19, 1937 – Aug. 8, 2025
Rose E. Gerwert, 88, of Altoona, entered into eternal rest on Friday in Altoona, surrounded by her family. Rose was born in Philadelphia to the late Magdalene (Policicchio) and the late Mario DeLuca.
In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Gerwert, whom she married in 1994 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church; a sister, Martitia Miller; and a brother, Conrad DeLuca.
Rose is survived by her loving son, Daniel (Shelley) DeLuca of Altoona; her granddaughter, Erin (Steve) Cogan and their children: Kendall, Saylor and Bristol; as well as a grandson, Nicholas (Edyn) DeLuca and their daughter, Tymber; and a niece, Pam Seidel.
Rose was a member of our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. She graduated from Altoona Area High School and worked for Sylvania, as well as many years at J.C. Penney’s in the suit department as a sales clerk which she dearly loved.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in the Santella Funeral Home, where a funeral service will immediately follow. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.