Rosanna M. Owens

Rosanna M. Owens, age 81, of New Paris, OH passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009. She was born April 29, 1928 in Greenville, OH to the late Willis W. and Edith C. (Henderson) Emrick. She was retired from Belden Wire and Cable Company, Richmond, IN where she had been employed for 33 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lee J. Owens, Jr. who passed away November 11, 1997; sisters Kathleen Baker, Evelyn Cencebaugh, Maxine Baker and Shirley Geeding; and brothers Lloyd, Gene, Robert and Donald Emrick.

She is survived by her son Mark A. Owens of New Paris, OH; sisters Phyllis Swihart of Eldorado, OH, Norma Bishop of Richmond, IN, and Helen Smith of West Manchester, OH; brothers Rolland Emrick of West Alexandria, OH and Richard Emrick of New Madison, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 28, 2009 with Pastor Stan Van Ausdal officiating. Burial will in Springlawn Cemetery, New Paris, OH.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216.