Mary R. Parker

Mary R. “Rosie” Parker, 74, of Venice passed away November 5, 2007. She was the daughter of Raymond and Virginia Gamble, born March 22, 1933 in Piqua, Ohio. Rosie was a homemaker who took great joy in caring for her family; she was of the Lutheran faith. She came to Venice from Springfield, Ohio 13 years ago. Rosie will be greatly missed by her husband of 55 years, Ben; daughters, Joni (Dennis) Sullivan of Springfield, Christine (Herb) Loveless of Ionia, Michigan, and Peggy (Tim) Moorman of Springfield; son, Ben (Debbie) Parker of South Vienna, Ohio; brothers, Paul (Kathy) Gamble of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Carl (Cathy) Gamble of Fairborn, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service in celebration of Rosie’s life will be held at a later date in Ohio. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.