Mrs. Rosella Ann Fortener

February 5, 1932 - November 10, 2020

Rosella Ann Fortener, 88 of Englewood, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Rosella was born February 5, 1932 in Dayton to Andrew D. and Anne (nee Sute) Rado who preceded her in death, also preceding her were her beloved husband of 51 years, Don Fortener, granddaughter Melissa McLaughlin and her husband John McLaughlin, great-grandson John Patrick McLaughlin, son-in-law Robert Miller. Rosella leaves to cherish her memory her children Don (Pam) Fortener, Tom Fortener, Jean (Steve) Worley, Mike Fortener, Steve Fortener, Mary (Jamie) Geron, Judy Miller, Jan (Ron) Adams. Also surviving are her grandchildren Nick (Meredith) Fortener, Brian (Megan) Worley, Doug (Nichole) Worley, David (Amy) Fortener, Brandon (Madeleine) Fortener, Daniel (Abby) Freeman, Stephanie (Josh) Abner, Kim (James) Geron, Andy Ennis, Zach (Mandy) Ennis, Willie Miller, Ryan Adams, Chris Adams; great-grandchildren Andrew, Maxwell, Nolan, Palmer, Sawyer, Smith, Parker, Hannah, Noah, Emerson, Daniel, Rebecca, Ava, Alex, Joey, Jaydn, Tyler, Ethan, Griffith, her brother Andrew (Dorothy) Rado, sisters Helen (Bill) Henning, Mary (Bob) Dawson, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends and neighbors. She was a 1949 graduate of Kiser High School, active member of St. Paul Catholic Church, UCT #3 and Seniors Group in Harrison Twp. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Timothy Knepper C.PP.S. celebrant. Rosella will be buried next to her beloved Don in Calvary Cemetery. Her love, laughter, humor, cabbage rolls, potato salad and monster cookies will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice of Dayton to fund free patient journals and cards. Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton Ohio 45420, attn: Lori Igel, in memory of Rosella Fortener and Melissa McLaughlin. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a celebration of Rosella’s life will be held at a later date.