Rosella "Rosie" Pearl Stiltz
October 22, 1927 ~ August 5, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Rosella "Rosie" P. Stiltz
Asheville – Rosella "Rosie" Pearl Stiltz, 85, died Monday, August 5th, 2013 at Givens Healthcare Center.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, she was a daughter of the late Nils and Rosella Getty Nelson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Yvonne Nelson as well as a brother, Harry Nelson.
A former resident of North Huntington, PA, Rosie moved to the Asheville area in 1986. While in Asheville, she was a member of the Brookwood and Muni ladies golf leagues as well as the American Contract Bridge League. She played bridge with the New Friends Bridge League and their Bridge Marathon. She also enjoyed knitting, playing mahjong and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Thomas B. Stiltz; two daughters, Ruth Stiltz of Butler, PA and Janet Rossman of Perry, NY; two sons, John Stiltz of Columbia, MD and Tom Stiltz of Longview, WA; one sister, Alice Hibbard of Sun City West, AZ; one brother, Albert Nelson of FL; eight grandchildren as well as eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Fletcher with Pastor Cody Sturgill officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that memorials be made in Rosie's memory to Boiling Springs Baptist Church, 1291 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
I would like to send my condolences to you for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for your loved ones, but the bible gives us comfort in assuring us that one day sickness, pain and death will no more. (Revelations 21:3-4) The Bible also comforts us in knowing our loved ones are no longer suffering but are in a sleep-like state.(John 11:11-14, 23-26) I hope these scriptures will be encouraging for you and bring you comfort throughout your day
Tom and family , I want to let you know how sorry I am about Rosie. She was one of a kind and I will miss her. I saw her a couple of weeks ago and we had such a good visit, as we have had in the past, many good times with Tom and Rosie. I am in Florida taking care of my parents and Rosie knows I would be at her service if I could but my heart is with you all. Rest in Peace my good friend. Debbie Cole
Janet and Family,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you as have faced this last part of your mom’s journey back home to her Father. I know that our Lord will hold your hearts in His loving hands as you deal with the earthly loss of your mom. You will be in my thoughts as you say your last good-byes. I will pray that you have a safe journey as you travel back to Perry and your family back to their homes. We are all here for you for support and comfort when you return.
Bette Jean Wolcott
Grandma Rosie will be greatly missed!!
My condolences to you in your loss.
Rosie was a special friend to me from our Sunday School class at Arden First Baptist Church. She was such a sweet and loving person and I was blessed to have some precious visits with her while she was at the Givens Health Center. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympahy to the whole family.
Glenn and Amy True
Perry, NY
Rosie was a very sweet lady. She will be missed by her many friends.
Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad that I got to spend some time with Rosie last year when I was in Ashville. I hope she is with my Mom, Jeanne.