Rose Ann Fallara

Rose Ann Fallara, 91 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at The Gardens at DuBois.

She was born October 19, 1934 to Frank and Jessie (Carlino) Palmerino in Punxsutawney.

Rose Ann was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. She was a 1952 graduate of Saint Cosmas and Damian High School and St. Vincent College, where she received a degree as a Registered Nurse. She devoted her life with affection and compassion to the service of taking care of others. She worked at the Pennsylvania State Department of Health as a state health nurse for over 30 years before her retirement. She enjoyed crossword, jig saw puzzles, playing UNO and loved caring for her family and friends.

She is survived by four sons, Anthony, Michael and wife Patti, Greg (Brenda), all of Punxsutawney, Ron and wife Jan, Homer City, eight grandchildren, Erin (Garry) Davey, Angela (Mike) Fairman, Eric Fallara (Dee Dee Moore), Nicholas (Heidi) Fallara, Andrew Fallara, Christopher (Jaclyn) Fallara, Jessica Fallara, Jason (Kelly) Fallara, nine great grandchildren, a son-in-law Doyle Powell, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by a daughter Joan Powell, daughter-in-law Mary Fallara, five brothers, James and Alfred (twins), Anthony, Frank, Michael Palmerino, six sisters, Diane Serge, Lucy Ivens, Adelaide Palmerino, Marguerite DeLuca, Mary Jane Guignet and Jo Coats.

Rose Ann was the last surviving sibling of her family.

Friends will be received on Wednesday Jan 7, 2026 from 4-7 PM at the McCabe Funeral Home, Inc., 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, 616 West Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767 with MSGR Joseph Riccardo, Celebrant.

Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the donor’s choice.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.mccabewaldronfh.com