in her home on Sunday, November 24, 2019, following a long illness. Rosie was
born in Allentown, PA to the late Stella R. Phillips and father James C. Zellner.
Rose grew up in Allentown, PA and was a graduate of Salisbury High School and
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She
maintained close, decades-long relationships with friends made in primary
school, high school and college. Rosie often traveled with them and hosting
annual “Gabfests.”
Rosie worked for many years as a Manufacturer Sales Representative in the
Window Treatment industry, ultimately working alongside her husband, Gary, at
Casual Curtain for fifteen years.
Rosie fostered life-long passions for reading, sewing, and cooking, and many of
her recipes have become staples for family meals. Rosie always opened her
home to friends and family. She also spent time continuing her education
through language and improvement classes as well as traveling around the
country and world with her husband. Rosie also had a love for animals -
especially her beloved pet “Abigail”. Rosie is well known in the community for her
walks around Main Street with “Dudley”.
Rose is survived by her husband of 37 years, Gary Konishesky; sister Margaret
Jones (Clarence) of Center Valley, PA; brother James Zellner (Judy) of
Allentown PA, along with several nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by relatives Pat Harter (Konishesky) and her husband Jamie
Harter, Jack Konishesky and his wife Michelle, their children Katherine and
Joseph, Tom Konishesky and his wife MaryAnn, their children Sarah and Luke,.
A private service will be held for the family with a Celebration of Life to occur in
the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association or to the Connecticut Humane Society
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