Larry E. Rose

Laurence E. “Larry” Rose, age 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Larry was born on May 6, 1929 in Bradford, PA., a son of the late Clifton A. Rose and Dorothea (Huston) Rose. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter; Wanda R. Shultz, one son; Randy L. Shultz, two brothers; Clifton and Paul Rose. Larry attended the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Local # 5 Pittsburgh Electrical I.B.E.W. where he worked for 25 years. His hobbies were golfing and woodworking. Most of all, his greatest enjoyment was his family. Larry was a devoted and loving family man who adored time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Virginia "Ginny" (Reed) Rose of Punxsutawney, two sons; Ricky P. Shultz and wife Josephine of Plumville, Russell J. Shultz and wife Alice of Punxsutawney, five grandchildren; Nicholas Shultz, Joshua Greek, Adam Shultz, Emylee Shultz and Jacob Shultz. Six great grandchildren; Kai, Kale, Vanessa and Addyson Shultz, Ryleigh and Hayes Greek. Also surviving are his sister; Helen Stayer and husband Joe of Olean, New York and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 pm Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the funeral home with Pastor Russ Crouthamel officiating. Please make donation's in Mr. Rose’s name to the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.comm