Rose M. DeChristopher, 99, of Niles, died Monday, February 3, 2014 at Autumn Hills Care Center in Niles.

She was born October 21, 1914 in Niles the daughter of Domenick and Maria Fagnano Guerra.

She was a 1932 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at General Electric in Niles and at Kresge's 5 & 10 and Carlisle's Department store as a sales clerk retiring in 1976.

She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Parish in Niles, church festival volunteer, Mount Carmel Society, Catholic Women's Guild, enjoyed flower arranging, gardening, dancing, and art work.

Her husband Peter DeChristopher whom she married October 27, 1945, died April 2, 1997.

Rose, who always had a smile on her face and was kind to everyone will be deeply missed by a brother Fred Guerra of Niles, a sister-in-law Anne Guerra of Niles, several nephews and nieces , great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Philip Guerra(Emily), Fabian Guerra(Rita) and Joseph Guerra, a sister Anne Guerra Rizzi, a brother-in-law John Rizzi, and a sister-in-law Mary Guerra.

Friends may call Wednesday from 8:30AM to 9:30AM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10AM Wednesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles with Father John-Michael Lavelle officiating, preceded by a 9:30AM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

The family wishes to give special thanks to The Manor at Autumn Hills for their special care and compassion for Rose.

Material Contributions can be made to John F. Kennedy High School,2550 Central Parkway, Warren, Ohio 44484.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.