Apr 15, 2013

Kathleen Rose Pellegrini, 68, of New Eagle, died Monday, April 15, 2013, in her home. She was born July 29, 1944, in Monongahela, a daughter of the late Jacob and Margaret Leber Rollison.

In the mid to late 80s, she was employed as an operations manager for Panasonic Corporation in Baltimore, Md. After moving back to New Eagle, she was employed in the human resource department at 84 Lumber until her retirement in 2006.

Ms. Pellegrini was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish, Transfiguration Church in Monongahela, where several years ago, she was active in visiting the shut-ins of the church and bringing them Communion.

She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her family and friends. She was an avid card player and enjoyed playing in several area card clubs.

Surviving are a daughter, Patrice Rice and husband Scott of Carroll Township; two sons, Eddie and Adam Pellegrini, both of New Eagle; three grandchildren, Chad Rice and wife Krista, Derek Rice and wife Brittany and Courtney Cox and husband Aaron; four great-grandchildren, Layne, Mason and Anabella Rice and Rosalie Cox; a brother, David Rollison and wife Karen of Plum Branch, S.C.; and her aunt, Rosella Wise of Monongahela.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon Thursday, April 18, in Transfiguration Church, Monongahela, with the Rev. William Terza, as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.fryefuneralhome.com.