Rose Conaway

Published 10 August 2023 - 02:00 Modified 10 August 2023 - 02:00

Rose A. Conaway, 99, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away on August 3, 2023 at home. Rose was born April 12, 1924 in Marine City, Michigan to Alex & Mary Bobyack Vad.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband Charles L. Conaway and son Ronald L. Conaway. She is survived by daughter JoAnn Fye of Cadiz; grandsons Eric (Shannon) Conaway & Jonathan (Gina) Conaway and great grandchildren Jacob, Charlotte & Gianna all of Bloomingdale.

Per Rose’s wishes, she will be cremated with no funeral services.

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