Rosemary E. Hannold, 84, of Gifford, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born May 5, 1941, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth (Hansen) Rinfrette. She was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On June 4, 1960, in Gifford, she married James E. Hannold, who passed away April 30, 2023.
Rosemary was employed at Zippo Manufacturing for over 35 years.
She was a founding member of the Zippo Credit Union which later merged into the Bradford Federal Credit Union, and she served on that board for many years.
Rose and Jim enjoyed hosting get-togethers at the cottage in Chautauqua, and at camp in Westline for family and friends.
She is survived by three sister-in-law’s, Esther Rinfrette, and Leanore "Sis" Rinfrette, both of Bradford, and JoAnn Francis, of London, TN, one brother-in-law, Edward Young, of Ft. Branch IN, many special nieces and nephews Dick (Tina) Linane, Max (Melissa) Linane, Melissa (Mike) Bennett, Dave (Molly) Rinfrette, Tim (Pam) Rinfrette, Jim ( Pam) Rinfrette, Barb (Kevin) Olinger, Penny (Fred) Cook, Terrie Grady, Kim Hannold, Linda (John) Garza, Diane (Jack) Jurassic, Debbie Kolarik, Robyn (Pat) Boser, Sally (Mark) Stormer, Rhonda Kleiderline, Debbie (Doug) Nelson, Brenda (Mike) Alviti, Heather (Chris) Wehmer, Shawn (Stephanie) Young, Brian (Wendy) Hannold, Steve Francis, Jim (Connie) Irons, Bob (Vickie) Rinfrette, Scott (Cindy) Rinfrette, Rick (Phyllis) Rinfrette, and several great nieces and nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Jerry "Juggy" Rinfrette, James "Jumbo" Rinfrette, Richard "Dick" Rinfrette, five sisters, Marge Curcio, Barbara Irons Rupert, LaRita "Grunt" Linane, Joan Osborne, and Gladys Rinfrette, two brother in laws, Carl "Glenn" Hannold and Dick Osborne, one sister-in-law, Susan Young, and two nephews, Jerry "Tireman" Irons and Sheldon "Bud" Osborne.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 10 am to Noon, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue, followed by funeral services with Rev Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Hilltop Baptist Church, 3658 Route 646, Gifford, PA 16732.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com