Rose Marie (Casciato) Sebastian, 95, formerly of Chippewa Township and West Mayfield, passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2026, with loved ones by her side.
She was born on April 22nd, 1930, a daughter of the late Thomas and Matilda (Gizzi) Casciato, formerly of Homewood-Racine, Pennsylvania. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher J. Sebastian, originally from Monaca. Rose Marie and Chris wed on June 19th, 1954, at St. Philomena Catholic Church. The couple met dancing at McDanel Hall and danced every chance they could, all the way until just a few weeks before Chris’ passing. She was also preceded in death by 10 siblings, four brothers: Louis (Gladys), Albert (Euna), Johnny (Eleanor), and Dominic (Lorraine) Casciato; as well as six sisters: Angelina Casciato, Ann (George) Berger, Margaret (Emil) Kittner, Carmella (Ted) Zdunek, Esther Riggio, and Gloria (Steve) Vinciguerra; along with her Sebastian in-laws: Caroline and Ralph Sebastian, Arthur Sebastian, Lawrence (Francis), George (Rose), Joseph (Elda), Mark, Elvie (John) Romano, Mary (Steve) Lokey, and Rosie (Mike) Petterson. She is survived by a son and two daughters, Renee (Gary) Sebastian Mills of Dallas, Texas, Art (Ana) Sebastian of Diamond Bar, California, and Nancy Sebastian of East Palestine, Ohio, eight treasured grandchildren: Mackenzie (Thomas) Gross and her great-granddaughter, Bernadette, of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as: Matthew (fiancé Natalie) Mills of Denver, Colorado, Anthony Sebastian Veon of Dallas, Texas, Christina (Tim) Simon of Morristown, New Jersey, Dr. Francesca (Forrest) Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Christopher (Genesis) Sebastian, Joseph Sebastian, and Lauren Sebastian, all of Diamond Bar, California, a brother-in-law, Marshall Riggio of Hawthorne, California, as well as four generations of dear nieces and nephews.
Rose Marie was a 1950 graduate of Beaver Falls Senior High School, where she was a cheerleader, enjoyed choir, and was elected to the May Prom Court. She was a lifelong member of the former St. Philomena Roman Catholic Parish, now St. Augustine Roman Catholic Parish, and was a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and the Child Study Club. She held employment at Babcock & Wilcox general sales office, also at ACME Photo, Taylor’s Department Store, Megan’s, and the Jeanne Craft Dress Shop, all in Beaver Falls. She was also employed in the cafeteria at Blackhawk High School. She was a devoted and unselfish daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Nunny. She was a fabulous seamstress and cook, and loved playing bingo.
A Visitation will be on Friday, March 13th from 3-6 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where departing prayers will be offered on Saturday, March 14th at 11:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Fr. Kim Schreck will serve as celebrant. A rosary for Rose Marie will be prayed in the Church prior to the Mass of Christian Burial by Confraternity of Christian Mothers at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls.