Rosemarie Bennett

Rosemarie Bennett (nee Kosash), 84, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at her home after a short illness. She was born August 19, 1932 in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 36 years. Rosemarie worked as an assistant supervisor for Prudential Insurance Company in Lorain and Rocky River for 33 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion and AMVETS Post #22 Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and playing slot machines. She is survived by her step daughters, Patricia Bennett of Avon Lake and Constance (Terry) Lawson of Amherst; grandson, Reed Paskvan of Avon Lake; granddaughter, Corey Rouse of Strongsville; 3 great grandchildren, Evan, Carson, and Nolan; and nieces, Stephanie (Tim) McNeeley, Christine (Bob) Novak, and Lisa Peterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Bennett in 1995 and son, Timothy Bennett; parents, Stephen and Mary (nee Kamko) Kosash; and brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Kathleen Kosash. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 from 4-8 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. Father Ronald Brickner will officiate. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Heart Association, Northwest Ohio, 1701 Woodlands Drive Suite 200, Maumee, OH 43537. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.