Rose A. Pire

Rose  A. Pire, 93, of 7 Charlotte Avenue, Bradford, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Frick Hospital, in Mt. Pleasant.

Born July 1,1929, in Bradford, she was one of ten children of the late Harold and Ena (Hardy) Ackley.

On March 31, 1944, in Bradford, she married Ronald A. Pire Jr. who preceded her in death on June 28, 1986.

Rose was a stay at home mom and she also provided child care for other children and family members. 

She was a member of the Women of the Moose, VFW Auxiliary, and also volunteered for the Salvation Army. 

Rose is survived by three daughters, Linda (Richard) Tyger, of Bradford, Judy (William) Frutiger, of Bradford, and Rhonda Dooner, of Pittsburgh, two sons Wes (Deb) Pire, of Bradford, Ronald (Kelly) Pire, of Pittsburgh, 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Leslie Pire, one daughter, Carol Thacker, six brothers, Lawrence, Clifford, Roland, Robert, Leo, and Clarence Ackley, three sisters, Marjorie McCormick, Violet Buchanan, and Anna South and her long time companion Elmer Cirigliano.

Friends may call from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the  Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue, where funeral services will be held at Noon, with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the American Diabetes Association PO BOX 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 or American Heart Association. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

So sorry to hear of the passing of Rose. Our condolences to all her family and friends.
— Jim & Dianne Lapallo

So sorry for your loss of your mother Linda.
— Betty Carlquist Whiteman

Was so sorry to hear of Rose''s passing. She was an awesome lady filled with love for everyone. Rest in peace , Rose, and comfort for the family.
— Lynn Cirigliano

Sorry for your loss aunt rose will be missed from the Daniel pire Family
— Daniel R pire

So sorry for your loss. Rose lived a long life. My condolenses to the family.
— Joyce Kille

I am sorry to hear of your loss.
— Stoney Greenberg

Rhonda and family. So sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother! She was a wonderful person! You are in my prayers!
— Bonnie Miller

Condolences

  • So sorry to hear of the passing of Rose. Our condolences to all her family and friends.

    — Jim & Dianne Lapallo
  • So sorry for your loss of your mother Linda.

    — Betty Carlquist Whiteman
  • Was so sorry to hear of Rose''s passing. She was an awesome lady filled with love for everyone. Rest in peace , Rose, and comfort for the family.

    — Lynn Cirigliano
  • Sorry for your loss aunt rose will be missed from the Daniel pire Family

    — Daniel R pire
  • So sorry for your loss. Rose lived a long life. My condolenses to the family.

    — Joyce Kille