Rose Collins Mraz, 91, of Jessup, formerly of Moosic, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Rose was born in Avoca, June 27, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Shemanski Wasik.
Rose was a former member of SS Peter and Paul Church, Avoca, and a graduate of Avoca High School. She retired from WEA Cinram, Inc. after many years of employment.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Roy Edward Collins and her second husband Joseph Mraz, Sr. as well as her son Randy and sisters Anna and Betty.
Rose is survived by sons, Rick and wife Ruth of Mt. Cobb, Roy and wife Debbie, of Pittston Twp., Rory and wife Sherri of Olyphant, Rob and wife Kris of Olyphant; daughter Renee Marcinek and husband Myron, Peckville; stepson Joe Mraz, Jr. and wife Marilyn of Conklin, NY.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Rose loved watching Fox News, watching movies with her friends and going to breakfast. Rose was a kind, generous person who touched the lives of everyone she met, and her children were fortunate to have such a beautiful person to call mom.
“Keep dancing the Polkas Mom”.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday morning, July 21st, 2022, at 10:00am at Kiesinger Funeral Services, Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea with Fr. Phillip J. Sladicka of Queen of The Apostles Parish, Avoca officiating. Friends may call on Thursday morning, July 21st from 9:00am until time of service. Interment will be held at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Avoca.