Rose Mary Phyllis George

Age 77, of Minerva passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 in the Arbors of Minerva. She was born Oct. 6, 1947 in Pekin to Joe and Mae (Smith) Greco.  Over the years she enjoyed working at various places including Klippert's 5&10 in Minerva, Alliance Manufacturing, 20 years at the Minerva McDonalds, in the Kishman's IGA deli and 10 years at the Minerva Taco Bell.  She is a member of the Minerva First Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir with her mother in the 60's, TOPS Ohio Chapter #963, Minerva Eagles Aerie #2199, the Minerva Historical Society and a past member of the NRA. She spent time in the 80's on the Women's Bowling League at Minerva Bowl, took cake decorating classes with Mary Guest and loved crafting. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1967.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Arley George who died in 2004, 2 brothers, Tom and Ralph Greco and a sister, Joanne Perkins.  She is survived by a son, William George of Minerva, brother, John (Jennie) Greco of Minerva, brother-in-law, Mike Perkins of Orrville, 2 sisters-in-law, Ria Greco of FL, Sandy Greco of Canton, her best friends, Pat Winigman, Shirley Clear and Melinda Small and many nieces and nephews. She had many pets throughout the years including Zoie and her current dogs, Rosie the dog and Sirus.

Funeral services will be Monday at 2:00 pm at the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Chaplain Larry Karlen officiating.  Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.  Calling hours will be one hour prior to services from 1-2 pm at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may made to the Carroll County Animal Protection League.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.