Rose C. Brewer

Rose “Kay” Brewer, 85, of Rochester, passed on Monday, December 12, 2011. She was born November 2, 1926 in Bedford, PA, daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Creps) Benson. Known affectionately by family and friends as Kay, she was blessed to live a full and wonderful life.

She had a variety of interests and enjoyed many pastimes. Kay loved to bowl, play golf and go to the YMCA. She liked to cook, sew and play cards. For many years she treasured the time that she and Jack traveled and made new friends when they were square dancing. She was quite creative and skillful at designing and making her dresses and his ties to match. Kay was a member of the Red Hat Society and also the First United Methodist Church of Rochester.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her husband Jack; her infant daughter Bonnie; two brothers: Harry and Bobby Benson; and three sisters: Arlene Clayton; Flo Bliss and Dorothy Benson.

She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Richard (Kathie) Brewer, Jr., Chippewa Township; Gary (Terri) Brewer, Cranberry Township; Dennis (Brenda) Brewer, Darlington; nine grandchildren: Amy (Josh) Grove; Kelli (Brandon) Fritzley; Jaime Brewer; Chad (Toby) Brewer; D.J. Brewer; Tim Brewer; Michael Davis; Nicole Brewer; Zach Brewer; four great grandchildren: Rylee, Ethan and Carter Fritzley; and Lauren Grove; one brother: Bill Benson, Rochester; three sisters: Shirley Evans, Monaca; Barb (Bo) Vidic, Rochester; Patty (Jay) New, Aliquippa; many loving nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received today from 4 to 8 p.m. in the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Trusel, officiating. Private interment will follow in the Dove of Peace Garden at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

If desired, memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Rochester, 341 Jefferson Street, Rochester, PA 15074.