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Rose M. Steele

Rose M. Steele , 64, residing in Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Rose was born on January 11, 1959 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late John "Ray" and Ruth Helen (Elsner) Steele.

Rose was a 1977 graduate of Sandusky High School and a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sandusky. She had been employed with the former Displayco Midwest Paper Company in Sandusky, and had also worked for Huntington Bank in Columbus. In her spare time, Rose enjoyed going to the movies, the theatre for live shows, listening to music, donating, and most importantly, loved spending time with her family and friends, Carmen Reyna and Janien Dawson.

Rose is survived by her daughter, Shaleen (Paul) Bittle of England; special niece, Debbie (Eddie) Chesser of Sandusky; two grandchildren, Elek Churella and Cole Bittle, both of England; two sisters, Mary Sue Clifton of Ohio and Ruth Williams of Arizona; brother, James Steele of Illinois; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and the Scott family.

In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her two sisters, Jane Adelman and Carol Steele; brother, Johnny Steele; sister-in-law, Nanci Steele; and brother-in-law, Larry Clifton.

Friends may call on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9:00 am until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Burial will take place following cremation at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky, Ohio.

Those wishing to contribute to Rose's memory may do so to Meals on Wheels c/o Erie County Senior Center, 620 E. Water Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870