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Rose Chernisky, 98, Patton, passed away Tuesday at her home. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Polecino) Valenti.
Rose married Thomas S. "Red" Chernisky on Sept. 5, 1953. He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1998.
Rose is survived by her children: Annette (David) Thomas of Carrolltown, Suzanne (Daniel) Snyder of Patton, Thomas C. Chernisky of Geistown and Christopher Chernisky (Stephane Koon) of Patton; grandchildren: Melody Thomas, Francis Snyder, Taylor Rudnick (Ben), Angelo Snyder (Gaby), Megan Chernisky (Lance), Deanna Snyder (Dan) and Danielle Williams (Patrick); great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Emerson, Eleanor, Lucia and Reese; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rose was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Rose was a graduate of Spangler High School and a graduate of Miners Hospital School of Nursing. She retired as a nurse from Laurel Crest Manor after many years of service.
Rose was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Patton and the Patton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
She was active with her children and grandchildren.
Special thanks to her care aide, Becky Strohmier, and to the UPMC Family Hospice nurses, care aides, case manager and Pastor Tim for their care of our mother, especially Peggy and Margaret.
Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Stevens Funeral Home Inc., 1004 N. Fifth Ave., Patton, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A Nightingale Tribute will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, presented by the Cambria County Nurse Honor Guard.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 907 Sixth Ave., Patton, with Father Ananias OSB, celebrant. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Patton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Patton, in Rose's memory.
Condolences can be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on our Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.