- Date Of Death: February 23, 2012
- State: Pennsylvania
Rose J. Creyer, 84, of Bethlehem passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Howard F. Creyer, Jr. Born in McKeesport, PA she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Mary (Halase) Zardanhasy. Rose lived a life of devotion to her church, family, and friends. Strong pride in her Hungarian heritage lead to active participation in the life of the former Hungarian Evangelical and Reformed Church and continued at First U.C.C. until its doors closed. Rose was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Bethlehem. She was a committed volunteer for 20+ years at various south side schools and South side Ministries Thrift Shop. Rose responded genuinely to a calling to build ‘family’ always, sometimes from the front stoop of her childhood home in Bethlehem and most recently her residence at Whitehall Manor. She also worked at Forte Necktie Co. for a number of years until retiring. Her sharp memory for people’s names and insightful connections characterized her personality. Rose’s strong and loving presence will be greatly missed. Survivors: She is survived by son, Samuel H. and wife Susan of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Emily Mentesana, husband JT; Amanda Woodruff, husband Matthew; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Darren, Jocelyn.
