Rose Marie Iiams 91, of Donora of passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at UPMC, McKeesport after a brief illness caused by complications due to a hip fracture.
She was born June 9, 1926 in Donora Pa the oldest child and only daughter of the late Leo P. and Rose B. Rumora. She was a long time member of the Assembly of God Church in Donora.
Mrs. Iiams was a graduate of The Duquesne University School of Pharmacy in 1950. She joined Caldwell's Pharmacy of Bentleyville in 1953 where she worked as a Pharmacist. In 1978 she purchased the business and it became known as "Rose Marie's Apothecary Shop". She and her husband of 51 years, Elmer, continued to operate the business until she retired in 1992 at the age of 66.
Rose Marie is preceded in death by her Husband, Elmer and niece Cathie Rumora Gilbreath. She is survived by two brothers Jack (Nancy) Rumora of Ashtabula, OH and Peter Rumora of Schenectady, NY nephews Lee, Jed, and Matt Rumora of Columbus OH, Great niece Galen Barth and her daughter Isabella Rose Barth of Florence, SC. Relatives Nancy Matson Avau, and Lorena Barton, dearest friend, Patricia Burcin, cousin Rosemary Elkins and a host of long time friends.

Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 23, 2017. Funeral services will follow at 12 Noon with Rev. James Bailey officiating. Interment will be at West Newton Cemetery , West Newton, PA

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