Rose Elizabeth Pietromica

Rose Elizabeth Pietromica (nee Klingshirn), 81, of Vermilion, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Independent Village of Avon Lake after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 16, 1944, in Lorain, Ohio, she graduated from Avon Lake High School and made Vermilion her home since 1976. Rose centered her life on her faith and her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, she treasured every moment spent with those she loved. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her beloved granddaughters. She found happiness in life’s simple pleasures—sewing, gardening, crossword puzzles, reading, taking long walks, and watching classic films and westerns. One of her most cherished traditions was her annual trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama, with her four sisters, creating memories that lasted a lifetime. She was loved “a bushel and a peck” by her family.

A faithful member of Saint Mary Parish in Vermilion, Rose generously shared her time and talents with her church community. She assisted with cleaning and preparing the church for Mass and liturgical seasons, created altar pieces, and lovingly sewed vestments, offering her gifts in quiet and dedicated service.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Rudolph “Rudy” Pietromica; her son, Jason (Tracy) Pietromica; her daughter, Laura Pietromica; her granddaughters, Lila and Eva Pietromica; her brother, Ralph (Karen) Klingshirn; and many dear nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Francis and B. Helen (nee Hassel) Klingshirn; and her siblings, Louise (Tom) Montgomery, Paul (Irena) Klingshirn, Ruth (John) Pikus, Carol Rieth, Doris (Raymond) Linden, and John Klingshirn.