Obituary

Rose Marie (Casciato) Sebastian, formerly of Chippewa Township and West Mayfield, peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with loved ones by her side. Our dearest mother and the Matriarch of our family was the daughter of the late Thomas and Matilda (Gizzi) Casciato, formerly of Homewood-Racine, PA. She was born on April 22, 1930.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher J. Sebastian, originally from Monaca, in October of 2000.   Rose Marie and Chris wed on June 19, 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. 

 Rose Marie was also preceded in death by 10 siblings; four brothers, Louis (Gladys), Albert (Euna), Johnny (Eleanor), and Dominic (Lorraine) Casciato; six sisters, Angelina Casciato, Ann (George) Berger, Margaret (Emil) Kittner, Carmella (Ted) Zdunek, Esther Riggio, and Gloria (Steve) Vinciguerra.  In addition, she was preceded in death by 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.

Rose Marie 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 great granddaughter, Bernadette, of Omaha, Nebraska, 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.

 Rose Marie 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.

 A devoted and unselfish daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Nunny. Rose Marie was a fabulous seamstress and cook, and loved playing bingo.

In essence, an era has now ended. Our traditions will continue, one being Mass and pasta Sundays.  Salute A La Famiglia.

 Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.  May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed (especially those of the Casciato and Sebastian Families), through the mercy of God, rest in peace.  Amen.

 Visitation will be on Friday, March 13^th from 3PM to 6PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

 Departing prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Saturday, March 14^th at 11:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.  Fr. Kim Schreck will serve as celebrant.

 A rosary for Rose Marie will be prayed in the Church prior to a 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.