Rosalie Ricci Molchan

P. DEAN HOMER FUNERAL HOME 206 WATER STREET PO BOX 1 DUSHORE, PA 18614 TEL 570 928-8163 FAX 570 928-8116 Email pdh@epix.net January 17, 2011 Obituary Mrs. Rosalie Ricci Molchan, age 78, formerly of Mildred, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock, PA. Rosalie was born in Mildred, PA on December 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Claudio and Clara Fiocca Ricci, and graduated from the Turnpike High School a member of the class of 1950. She worked at the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Factory for several years until she met her husband, John Molchan who was stationed at the Benton Air Force Base. She married John Michael Molchan of Perth Amboy, NJ on June 9, 1956. They resided in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In New Jersey, she was employed at Stavid Engineering Co. in South Plainfield, NJ. She was a day supervisor volunteer at the Deer Path YMCA from which she received award for distinguished service. They retired to Tunkhannock in 2000. John predeceased her on March 29, 2009. Rosalie was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mildred, PA. She was an avid collector of antiques. Surviving: Three brothers: Francis (Butsy) Ricci Dushore, PA Jack Ricci CA Daniel Ricci Sr. Montrose, PA Sister: Clara Lee (Dolly) & Gerald Sick Mildred, PA Special niece and nephews, Karen & Danny Ricci Jr. Numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Claude Ricci of Texas and a sister, Theresa Walsh of Mildred, PA A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church and will be celebrated at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to www.homerfuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rosalie Ricci Molchan, please visit our flower store.