Rosemarie Josephine (Palermo) Homchenko Obituary (1930 - 2024)

Rosemarie Josephine (Palermo) Homchenko, age 93, of Millcreek, formerly a longtime resident of Harborcreek, passed away peacefully at Springhill Senior Living on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born in North East on March 26, 1930, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Muscarella) Palermo. Rosemarie was a 1948 graduate of North East High School, where she was involved in many activities and clubs. She was briefly employed at General Electric. Rosemarie was fond of growing up in grape country, enjoyed long rides in the country, bowling, and flower gardening. Most of all, she loved family gatherings, and spending time with her many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Rosemarie is survived by four children: Peter D. Homchenko (Carol) of Harborcreek; Michael A. Homchenko (Bonnie) of Morgantown, WV; Diane L. Watson (John) of Concord, NC; and Julie A. Boga (Randy) of Millcreek; one brother, Anthony Palermo (Leda) of Sarasota, FL; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Rosemarie was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Homchenko; three brothers: Lawrence Palermo, Onofrio "Randy" Palermo, and Donald Palermo; and grandson, David Allen Homchenko. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5151 Buffalo Rd. (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.) on Saturday from 11 AM until the time of the funeral service at 2 PM, to be conducted by the Rev. James P. McCormick. Rosemarie will be laid to rest at St. Gregory Cemetery.