Rosetta U. Bartaldo

Rosetta Bartaldo, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Oakleaf Village of Toledo–Sylvania under the care of Hospice of NWO. Rose was born October 21, 1925 to Jane (Restivo) and Charles Annarino in Toledo, Ohio. Rose married her best friend of 72 years, Carl, on April 23, 1949 at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Toledo, Ohio. Together they raised three beautiful children and created a life filled with warm memories. Rose was active in her community as a member of St. Joseph Sylvania Parish, the Salesians, The Red Hat Society, and the Sylvania Senior Center’s Senior Follies. She was known for her culinary talent, love for Italian culture, abundance of Christmas cookies, and hospitality to anyone who was lucky enough to be her guest. Those who knew Rose would describe her as a strong woman with gumption, a flare for life, and a deep love for her family. Rose was also a woman of faith with a spirited commitment to her Catholic identity. She was always learning new hobbies and excelled as a calligrapher, crochet artist, dancer, and hard candy connoisseur.

Rose is survived by her daughters Mary Jane Roberts (Bruce), Cindi Harman, and daughter in-law, Nancy Bartaldo. Grandchildren Neil Gardner, Kara Gump (Brian), Bryce Roberts (Arika Michaelis), Andy Harman (Amy), Brian Harman (Katie), Caitlin Slattery (Andrew), Chad Bartaldo, Stephanie Bartaldo, many great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Rose is preceded in death by her husband Carl J. Bartaldo, son Carl Bartaldo, Jr., son in-law Hal Harman, sisters Theresa Duck and Anna Mary Green, and brother James Annarino.

Her family would like to specifically thank the many staff, aides, and nurses who cared for Rose from Oakleaf Village. Especially Allison and Jodi who treated Rose like family, and Cassandra who provided exceptional love and care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Hospice of NW Ohio.

Friends and family will be welcome for a time of visiting at Walker Funeral Home (5155 W. Sylvania Ave.) on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 4 pm-7 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Joseph Parish in Sylvania on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 10 am with interment following at Toledo Memorial Park.