Barbara J Rose

Barbara Jean Rose passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania. Barbara was born in Toledo on April 17, 1936 to the late Glen and Mary Agnes Pontsler. She was a 1954 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Barbara began working as a secretary for Ohio Belting then moved to Owens-Illinois where she was secretary to the vice-president of manufacturing. She later became a successful saleswoman for Fay Swafford Handbags then Park Lane Jewelers winning several national awards. Barbara was a founding member of Central Catholic High School Alumni Association and was an early member of Heartbeat of Toledo. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, James Edward Rose; sons, James Edward, Jr., R. Turtle, and Rev. William John Rose; brother, John David (Niki) Pontsler; adopted sisters, Mary Pontsler James and Mary Falter Savage; and two very special girls who are her granddaughters, Abigail Elizabeth and Caroline Faith Rose, daughters of James, Jr. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard Gary (1944), William John (1962), James Richard Pontsler (1981) as well as her brother in birth in 1928. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staffs of Ebeid Hospice Residence and St. Annes Hospital for the wonderful care they provided. Visitation will be Monday, March 21, 2016 from 2-8:00pm at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) and Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane Toledo, Ohio 43623 from 9:00am until the time of Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Newsboys, Christ the King Parish, or Ebeid Hospice Residence.