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Our beloved Rose Lillian (Swendsen) Ness Race passed away on October 31, 2023, at the very
young age of 98.
Rose was born on May 19, 1925, to parents Ray and Viola (Skinner) Swendsen in Narrowsburg,
NY. On September 14, 1941, Rose married Harry Charles Ness. Rose and Harry went on to have
two children, Joyce (Victor) Scherer and Ronald (Majorie) Ness. Harry succumbed to Multiple
Sclerosis in August 1956. Rose went on to marry John Harlan Race in March 1961 and on that
day Karen (Race) Pelkey joined the family. John Harlan Race passed from an aortic aneurysm in
2001. Marilyn Corelli and Stanley Kuta, the children of her sister Harriet (Swendsen) Kuta, are
considered her immediate family.
Rose enjoyed gardening, canning, and taking photos but most of all her family was her biggest
pride and joy.
Rose is predeceased by her beloved siblings. Harriet (Swendsen) Kuta, Clifford Swendsen, Alfred
Swendsen, Dorothy (Swendsen) Moreland, Clara Swendsen, Robert Swendsen, Melvin
Swendsen, Vera Swendsen and an unnamed child.
She is survived by the following siblings Lester Swendsen, Arlene (Swendsen) Heisner, Joan
(Swendsen) Felvus, Adelaide (Swendsen) Butler and many nieces and nephews.
Survived by her precious Grandchildren: Rhonda McGee, Tecia (Sean) Counihan, Roselle
(Douglas) Murrell, and Jonathan (April) Ness; Great Grandchildren: Tyler Lee, Tricia (John)
Lange, Anthony Krug, Jordan (Marybeth) Krug, Zachary Murrell, Logan Murrell, Neala Ness, and
Brendan (Sara) Counihan; and Great, Great Grandchildren: Maleeya Dennis, Jordan Krug Jr.,
James Krug, Eleeyah Lange, Charlotte Counihan, and Alexander Counihan.
Services will be held at Rutland -Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. in Newfane, NY on Saturday, November
11, 2023. Viewing will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service
from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Officiating the service is her great nephew, Garrett Wendt.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of
Buffalo.
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1925 - 2023 (98 years)