Rose M (Bascelli) White, Age 99, formerly of Birdsboro, died comforted by family on September 19, 2024, at the Berkshire Commons in Exeter Township. She was the widow of George M White who passed away in 1994. Born on February 21, 1925 in Birdsboro, Rose was the daughter of the late Raphael and Agnes (Ciabattoni) Bascelli.
Rose graduated from Birdsboro High School in 1943. Previously employed as a secretary by the Birdsboro Corporation, she later enjoyed many years as a homemaker and volunteer. Rose loved the Immaculate Conception Church community and was an active member of the Women’s Society, the Quilting Club and the bereavement group. Rose also enjoyed casino trips, card games with “the Golden Girls”, and church-sponsored vacations to Italy, Germany and Poland. Rose was just 5 months short of 100 years! Incredibly strong-willed, determined, Rose was faith driven, focused on family and loving to all she met.
Surviving Rose are nieces Andrea Hassler, wife of Scott and Diane Foreman, wife of Bill. There are four nephews Anthony DiGuglielmo, husband of Susan; David Bascelli, husband of Corinne; Jeffrey Bascelli, husband of Dianne and Ralph Bascelli, husband of Mary Ellen. Stepson, Stuart White, husband of Fawn in Texas and stepdaughter, Karen Ekedahl in Indiana also survive.
Rose was predeceased by her brothers Anthony DiGuglielmo and wife Anna, Angelo Bascelli and wife Doris and nephew, Michael Bascelli, Peter Bascelli and wife Betty. Additionally predeceased are niece Annette Brennan and husband Raymond, nephew Angelo DiGuglielmo is survived by wife Ella in Alabama, stepson Gregory A White survived by wife Emily in Camp Hill. Many great nieces and nephews plus great-great nieces and great-great nephews also survive Rose.
The family would like to thank the very caring staff in Rose’s new “home” at the Berkshire Commons for their concern, kindness and love shown her year long residence. Rose loved all her caretakers and residents as her “family”. A special thanks also to the Grane Hospice personnel for their extraordinary, compassionate care as her life journey unfolded.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 24, in the Immaculate Conception BVMM Church at 905 Chestnut Street in Douglassville, PA 19518. Visitation is from 10 to 11 at the church, with Mass following at 11AM. Burial will be in the Church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Memorial Fund at the above address.
Dengler Funeral Home, Inc Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.