Rosella Mastandrea

Rosella Mastandrea, age 95, passed away on October 5, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. 

Rosella was born on March 12, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA., to Frank and Rose Petraglia. She married the late, Robert Mastandrea in April of 1983.

Rosella had a thirty-year career with US Steel, loved UD basketball, golfing, entertaining and shopping. She and Bob traveled to many places, attended Incarnation Catholic Church and belonged to NCR and the Dayton Raquet Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mastandrea in 2010 and parents, Frank & Rose Petraglia; brother Dr. Samuel F. (Catherine) Petraglia and nephew James F. Petraglia.

Survivors include; Dr. Joseph (Kimberly) Mastandrea; grandchildren Robert “Robbie” Mastandrea; Angela (Jeremy) Drake; Christine Mastandrea; Catherine Mastandrea; great grandchildren, Robby Drake; Layla Drake; niece Amy Petraglia; great niece Samantha Petraglia; great nephew, Will Petraglia; cousins, Bonnie Hinzman, her daughter Heidi, and Lauren White. Along with many, special and supportive family and friends; specifically, Mary Ellen Berens, “Skip” & Beth Buerschen, Polly Woolley and her family. Gerri Sheehan has been a dear friend of Rosella’s and has overseen Rosella’s healthcare to assure the very best for her. The family would like to thank Home Care Assistance for their compassionate and constant care of Rosella for the past two years. 

Mass of the Christian Burial for Rosella will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 11:30 at The Church of the Incarnation, Far Hills & William Ln. Centerville, Oh. 45459 with Fr. Joseph officiating. Visitation Hours will be Wednesday October 16th from 5:00-7:00 PM at the ROUTSONG FUNERAL HOME, 81 North Main St. Centerville, OH. 45459. Burial will be October 19, 2024, at 10am at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburg, Pa.

If desired, Rosella’s favorite charity was the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 9370 Main Street #A-2, Montgomery, OH. 45242.