Kulpmont – Rose M. (Ortona) Sando, 98, she went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

She was born in Kulpmont on March 8, 1922, the daughter of the late Anthony and Concetta (Martello) Ortona.

Rose attended St. Mary's School in Kulpmont. She worked as a seamstress at a local garment factory. In 1943 she married Frank Sando, who preceded her in death in 1945.

She was a member of the Church of the Holy Angels.

Rose was an excellent cook and loved to bake. She could always be found in her kitchen baking delicious cookies and pies. Rose made her own spaghetti sauce and celebrated with her family over a spaghetti dinner every Sunday. She will be missed by her many family and friends, especially her devoted care giver of many years, her niece Diane Clayberger.

Rose is survived by her sister, Antoinette Lowery and her husband, John of California; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Francis Sando; three brothers, Joseph Ortona and his wife, Marie, Russell Ortona and Anthony Ortona; and a sister, Eleanor Taddia and husband, John.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Rose M. (Ortona) Sando, 98, of Kulpmont – Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 in the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott St., Kulpmont with Father Martin Kobos, OFM Conv. officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Kulpmont. Arrangements are in care of C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 1053 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, Malcom C. Farrow IV, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome .com