Alice M Rossman

November 27, 2020

Alice M. Rossman, born April 15, 1936 rose to Heaven November 27, 2020. Mom was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and at nine years old moved to Philadelphia with her parents, Herbert and Angie Grana, and two siblings Wilma and Herby. Once there, her two youngest sisters, Jeanne and Lynne were born. As a young girl, mom was very shy but always had her siblings to lean on. As the oldest, she frequently was the peacekeeper, never getting in trouble herself, but they remained ever so close as adults. She may not have had a lot growing up but the seven of them became the backbone of a large loving family that grew to over 45 “Grana’s”. Alice met her first husband, Bob Russell, at a party in a mutual friend’s basement. They fell in love and were married in 1958. From their almost 25-year marriage, they had three daughters Karen, Amy and Theresa. The family of five moved from Levittown, PA to Willingboro, NJ where they would stay until 1983. Mom worked for several companies but always in the banking or bookkeeping fields. This is where she met the love of her life, Bruce Rossman. They were married in 1989 and lived in the Marlton, NJ until they moved to New Holland, PA. There they built a wonderful life filled with faith and friends. Sadly in 2015, Bruce passed away just as mom was starting her 7-year journey with Alzheimer’s. Mom moved back to New Jersey, where we would take care of her. Mom was tiny but fierce. She loved a neat house and never went out without her “lips” on. Lipstick was very important, as was her jewelry and a stylish appearance. She loved with her whole heart and was the kindest person you would ever meet. She was an artist at heart, excelling in oil painting. She also mastered needlepoint, sewing, watercolor painting and made many crafts. We all have a part of her in her artistry to enjoy and remember her by now that she is gone. She was predeceased by her parents and two husbands. She leaves behind her siblings Wilma, Herb (Carolyn), Jeanne (Bob) and Lynne (Paul). Her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Karen - Katie, Adeline -and Samantha, Andre, Brooklyn and Kimberly (Leah); Amy - Travis, Lily; Theresa (Mike) Audrey (Nick), Chrissy and Victoria. Her stepsons Joel (Karen), Ashley, Olivia and Jon (Wendy), Andrew (Janine) Joselyn and Dale and Jon Jr., as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. We would like to thank the Staff at Spring Village @ Galloway for loving mom like their own and caring for her to the end with such open hearts. A gathering will be held on Saturday, December 12th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM with a service starting at 2:00 PM at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Rd, Galloway 609-641-0001. For condolences or directions, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. A live stream will be available for the service on Saturday, December 12th. You will be able to login at 1:45 PM with this link https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/42439