Rose Marie Nebistinsky

Rose Marie Nebistinsky, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lilly Merlino. She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville and a member of St. Ambrose Church, Schuylkill Haven.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 2021and by a sister Helen Donetti and 4 brothers, Edward Merlino, William Merlino, Peter Merlino and Frederick Merlino. As a professional trained vocalist and pianist Rose Marie had a love of music and performing. She grew up singing with many jazz bands and also singing in church. Her parents owned an Italian Restaurant where she learned all her skills in the kitchen where she spent a lot of her time. Rose Marie was very creative and spent many hours sewing, drawing and writing. Most importantly, her family and faith came before anything else. She and her husband Joe were the epitome of true, faithful and honest love. Surviving are 2 sons, Joseph Nebistinsky and Fred Nebistinsky; a granddaughter Paige Updegrove; 2 grandsons Michael and Joseph Nebistinsky; 2 great grandchildren Sebastian and Naomi.

Relatives and friends may call on Monday morning from 9:15 to 10:15AM at St. Ambrose’s Church, Schuylkill Haven. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in St. Ambrose Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville. To pay condolences to the family or to light a candle in Rose Marie’s memory, visit us at www,donaldjbutlerfh.com.

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