Rose Marie Rusilko

Rose Marie "Tootsie' Cargine Rusilko, 82, formerly of Cokeburg Junction, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in Washington Hospital.

She was born January 12, 1928 in Washington, a daughter of Pete and Mamie Barney Cargine.

She was Catholic and a homemaker.

On July 12, 1946 in Washington, she married Alex "Stush" Rusilko, Sr., who died October 15, 2001.

Surviving are five sons, Terry L. Rusilko (Thelma), Allen "Tex" Rusilko (Agnes), Alex "Tiny" Rusilko, Jr., and Wetzel Rusilko, all of Cokeburg Junction and Clinton Rusilko (Kimberly) of Washington; two daughters, Joyce Ann Rusilko Sumner (Robert) of Eighty Four and Rebecca Mathers (Sean) of Fallowfield Township; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Pete "Bubby" Cargine, Jr. of Washington; a sister, Mary "Bootsie" Perniece of Melrose Park, Illinois and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a son, Frank Rusilko; brothers, Frank "Picky" Cargine and John Cargine and a sister, Angeline "Poochie" Cargine Horne.

Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, (724-239-2255), where a blessing service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, December 11, 2010 with the Rev. Gary W. Krummert, officiating. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, share stories and photos.

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