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Rosa “Rosie” Lobas Longo

Date of Death: April 5, 2017

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Tuesday 4/11, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

service

Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Tuesday 4/11, 6:30 pm

A reception will follow the service at
Shenandoah Farms Community Center
6401 Howellsville Road
Front Royal, Virginia 22630

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Cemetery
Location Not Available
Wednesday 4/12, 2:00 pm

Iaeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield, West Virginia

Rosa “Rosie” Lobas Longo, 87, of Martinsburg, WV passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg.
Mrs. Longo was born in 1929 in Pageton, WV, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lobas. She attended Welch High School in Welch, WV. Mrs. Longo retired from Loudoun County School District where she worked in food services. After retirement from the school district, she became a cook with the Archdiocese of Arlington. Her greatest passion was cooking. She would fix meals for family gatherings and insisted on handling all the preparation for those functions. She showed her love to everyone by preparing food for them.
Mrs. Longo married Joseph Carlo Longo, Jr. in Welch, WV 65 years ago.
Surviving with her husband are sons, Joseph Longo, III (Dorothy) of Front Royal, VA, John Longo of Sterling, VA, and James “Jimmy” Longo of Martinsburg, WV; daughters, Maria Riddle (Billy) of Rising Sun, MD, Margaret Guy of Sterling, VA, and Caroline Franklin (Michael) of Manassas, VA; grandchildren, Erica Wommack, Joseph Longo, IV, Dawn Schweickert, Sean, Steven and Mario Longo, Billy and Charlie Riddle, Jack McCall, and Logan Franklin; great grandchildren, Aaron, Anthony, Bailey, Alexis, Tony, and Joseph V; sister, Teresa Donithan of Havaco, WV and brother, Dominick Lobas of North East, MD.
Mrs. Longo was preceded in death by a sister, Angeline DeHaven and brothers, Billy and Jimmy Lobas.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 5-6:30 pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA, 22601. A funeral service will follow at 6:30 pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Reverend Ross Halbersma officiating. A reception will be held following the service at the Shenandoah Farms Community Center, 6401 Howellsville Road, Front Royal, VA, 22630.
A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2 pm at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery located in Roderfield, WV with Pastor Rhodeena Hatfield officiating.
Memorial contributions in memory of Rosa may be made to Havaco Community Church.

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Tuesday 4/11, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Tuesday 4/11, 6:30 pm

A reception will follow the service at
Shenandoah Farms Community Center
6401 Howellsville Road
Front Royal, Virginia 22630

Cemetery
Location Not Available
Wednesday 4/12, 2:00 pm

Iaeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield, West Virginia

Rosa “Rosie” Lobas Longo, 87, of Martinsburg, WV passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg. Mrs. Longo was born in 1929 in Pageton, WV, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lobas. She attended Welch High School in Welch, WV. Mrs. Longo retired from Loudoun County School DistrictContinue Reading

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Angela Williams miller left a message on July 5, 2019:
To my family I just saw this tribute to Rosa and I didn't realize how much I miss you all. I am in Aiken feel lost and alone when I stumbled upon the video. I lived Rosie she always made me feel loved and wanted rosie always made sure no one ever went hungry. I am longing to see you all again. Since granny dehaven passed well things are just all gone. Caroline, Margaret and Maria y'all are my favorite cousins lol I loved coming to visit with y'all ❤️ someone reach out to me angela Miller now Aiken SC look on face book hugs and kisses.. butterfly kisses and kisses to you Rosa always had a warm smile and hug for me xoxo
The Quesenberry's left a message on April 10, 2017:
A loving and kind woman who will be sadly missed.
Glenda Austin & Norman Foley left a message on April 9, 2017:
Our sincere condolences to Sonny, Margaret, and the rest of Rosa's family. We will always remember her with great fondness.
Glenn Lobas. left a message on April 9, 2017:
Aunt Rosa you are forever in our thoughts and prayers
Mary Gay left a message on April 9, 2017:
To Sonny and all the family..our love and prayers! We pray that you will be comforted by God's peace and love during this time and always. Rosie is a very special person. I remember as a child all the times I sat and talked with her while she made homemade pasta and those yummy homemade pizzas. My cousin Patty would join me when she would come in for her Summer visits. Rosie always made me feel welcome and never gave the slightest suggestion that I was in the way or keeping her from anything. She was always positive and fun to be around. She made you feel good just to know her. I know the angels are celebrating her homecoming as we feel sadness at her leaving. She made a lasting impression on me. My Mom (her sister) and all of the Donithan family as well as my immediate family (Ken, Christine and her husband and family) wish you all God's grace and comfort. She will always be in my heart!!!
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Dr. Walter Stroupe left a message on April 9, 2017:
Joey, Johnny and all the children, sorry to hear of Rosie passing. She was a wonderful kind lady to everyone in Havaco.
Dr. Walter Stroupe left a message on April 9, 2017:
Joey and Johnny and all the children, sorry to hear of Rosie passing. She was a wonderful kind lady to everyone in Havaco.
Debbie Peasley left a message on April 8, 2017:
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Premo Gillespie left a message on April 8, 2017:
She was a wonderful woman and a great babysitter to me and my sister.
Debbie (Peyatt/Hamilton) Cope left a message on April 7, 2017:
Sorry for the passing of your mom, there is nothing more special than the love of a mom and grandma. My mom went home 9yrs ago this week and she is still missed greatly. I know everyone loved to Rosie's good cooking, so maybe she is preparing something great at God's table or maybe someone is cooking and she gets to rest but knowing her she'll want to help....love to my Havaco friends. Deb
Mary Morris left a message on April 7, 2017:
Joe-so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Mary Morris left a message on April 7, 2017:
Joe I am so sorry for your loss.
Saint "Boogie" and Pam Donithan left a message on April 7, 2017:
I will always remember my sweet Aunt Rosie for her big smile anytime Pam and I would see her. One time we stopped in Leesburg VA to surprise her and she had the biggest smile on her face when she saw us and I will always remember that special time. We love you Rosa "Rosie"
Jeff barkus left a message on April 7, 2017:
Sorry for your loss Erica.
Johnny F Cannoy Sr left a message on April 7, 2017:
Rest well Rosie.
Brenda Rose Luther left a message on April 7, 2017:
So sorry for your loss. Rosie had a little store in her home in Havaco that the kids loved going to buy candy and goodies. She was a sweet lady.
Gail Lucy left a message on April 7, 2017:
I never met her, but I knew her well. My sincere and deepest condolences to Margaret and her family on the passing of her dear mother. May God comfort you during your grieving.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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