Rosemary Mansfield, 87
April 4, 1925-April 8, 2012
Niles Daily Star, Published 11:08pm Monday, April 9, 2012
- Mansfield
Died: April 8, 2012
Rosemary M. Mansfield, age 87 years formerly of Sycamore Street, Niles, died at 12:45 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Silverbrook Manor in Niles following an extended illness.
She was born on April 4, 1925, in Logansport, Ind., to Richard M. and Marvel D. (Rice) Cox. She attended Niles Community Schools, and lived in Niles most of her life. She served for many years as the hostess at the former Pickwick Dinner Club in downtown Niles.
Rosemary always supported the activities of her children, and was one of the first mothers to volunteer and coach in the FOP baseball program.
She was married on October 24, 1942, to Carl Ellsworth Mansfield, who preceded her in death on May 25, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Richard M. Cox and Marvel D. Cox-Galloway; and by her siblings, Frances E. Krieger, Dorothea A. Cox, Willard E. “Jack” Cox, Robert W. Cox and Don E. Cox.
Surviving family includes her sons, Carl E. (Susan) Mansfield, Jr. of Solon, Ohio, and James W. (Patricia) Mansfield of Niles; grandson, Troy K. (Kristy) Mansfield, great-grandson, Adam Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Rosemary Mansfield will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles with the Rev. Edward H. Slate of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Committal will be at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. The family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
In honor of the many years of compassionate and respectful care provided by the staff of Silverbrook Manor, the family suggests that contributions in memory of Rosemary be made to the Patient Activity Fund of Silverbrook Manor.