Rose Ann Apostolico, 84, of Carbondale, died Saturday December 7th at the Carbondale Nursing Center.

Born in Forest City, daughter of the late Peter and Marie Oeffler Polchak, she was a graduate of Forest City High School.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a production worker at Gentex Corp., Simpson.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the 300/400 wing of the Carbondale Nursing Center for their care, compassion, and love shown towards Rose.

Surviving are a daughter: Terri DeAntonio and husband David, Carbondale; two sons: Anthony Apostolico, Jr. and companion Nicki Hoff, Carbondale; Nicholas Apostolico and wife Christine, Jermyn; five grandchildren: Tania DeRichie and husband Josh; Martin Apostolico and girlfriend Tracy Lipko; David DeAntonio and wife Taryn; Dominic DeAntonio and wife Amanda; Nikolas Apostolico; five great grandchildren; a sister: Madeline Auriemma, Toms River, NJ; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson: Anthony Apostolico, III; a daughter-in-law: Tracy Apostolico; a brother: Peter Polchak; and a sister: Carolyn Vitello.

As per her request, private funeral services will be held with interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Forest City.  Arrangements by the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home, Inc., 55 Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale.