Rose M. DePasquale, 92, of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley in Liberty.

Rose was born June 9, 1934, daughter of Nick and Ann (DeChristofaro) Altobelli. She was married to her soul mate for 52 years, James V. DePasquale, Sr.

Rose worked at Sears at Eastwood Mall for 27 years before retiring in 1999. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, visiting with her grandchildren, and volunteering at her church, Saint Pope John XXIII Parish-Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, and its annual Italian festival. She especially loved dancing with her husband to songs by Frank Sinatra, “Summer Wind” being one of their favorites.

As the oldest sister, Rose learned early the importance of keeping people close — a gift she carried throughout her life. She raised three sons: James DePasquale Jr., John DePasquale, and Joseph DePasquale. She also maintained lifelong bonds with her younger siblings: John Altobelli, Amelia Miller, and Joseph Altobelli.

Rose had a gift for making everyone feel like family. Her idea of a “small family gathering” was 50 people. She was a legendary phone talker, famously juggling her cell phone and house phone at the same time. She loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish with the kind of enthusiasm most people reserve for their own children.

She will be deeply missed by her siblings: Amelia Miller, Joseph Altobelli (Phyllis), and sister-in-law Claudette Altobelli; sons, John and Joe (Debi); grandchildren Rachel (Lamont), Julie (partner Robb), JD (Marissa), Cassi; great-grandchildren Desaree, Zia, Chloe; great-great-grandchildren Romeo and Harmony. She will also be missed by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Ann Altobelli; her husband, James V. DePasquale, Sr.; her son, James V. DePasquale, Jr., her brother, John Altobelli; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Anne Nuzzi; brother-in-law Robert Miller, and niece, Linda Mannella.

Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at The Joseph Rossi Funeral Home in Niles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Saint Pope John XXIII Parish-Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, with the Rev. Ronald Nuzzi officiating preceded by a 11:00AM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Niles City Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi Funeral Home in Niles.

To share a memory, send a condolence, or view sympathy flowers and gifts, please visit Rose’s tribute page at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.