Rosemary F. Downing Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rosemary F. Downing of Russellville, Ohio, born in Siberia, Indiana, who passed away on August 28, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rosemary F. Downing to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward M. Oser and Olivia K. Oser (Meyer); her husband Gene Downing; her son Tim Downing; and her siblings, Henrietta Bartell, Margaret Martin, Alfred "Jim" Oser, Robert Oser, Edward Oser Jr., Delores Carnahan, Walter Oser, Rita Buechlein, George Oser and Louise Oser.
She is survived by: her children, Mike Downing of Russellville, Greg Downing of Russellville, Cheryl Florence (Garrell) of Georgetown, Christy Downing (Joe Bachman) of Batavia and Janet Jones (Jeff) of Georgetown; her grandchildren, Brandon Downing (Jodi), Sarah Tindall (William), Jerrod Florence (Nicole), Jennifer Holtz (Bryan), Kerry Burns (Dawn), Lauren Simpson (Ricky), Blake Jones (Brooke), Cory Jones and Erin Matchett (James); her siblings, Leroy Oser (Marlene) and Virginia Hubert; and her brother-in-law Jerry Downing. She is also survived by 22 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 2nd 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Meeker Funeral Home (308 N Columbus St, Russellville, OH 45168). A prayer was held on Monday, September 2nd 2024 at 8:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (6647 Van Buren St, Sardinia, OH 45171). A burial was held on Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 at the Linwood Cemetery (8281 Russellville-Winchester Rd, Russellville, OH 45168).
Memorials may be made to the St. Mary Catholic Church, Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley or Alzheimer's Association.
