Rose Marie Wallace

Rose (Rosie) Wallace of Severna Park, MD, originally of the Newtown section of Hanover Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 14, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.  Born January 21, 1933 to John and Philomena (DeMuro) Mazza, Rose lived her entire life in Hanover Township until relocating to Maryland several years ago to be closer to her children.

She was a graduate of Hanover Township Memorial High School.  She married John (Jack) Wallace, her high school sweetheart, in 1953 and the two shared nearly 57 years of marriage until his death in 2009.  The couple was blessed with three children.  

Rosie worked for a time at Crestwood Pharmacy in Mountain Top.   Being a devoted wife and mother was her true calling though. She loved to cook, clean and garden, taking great pride in her home and yard.  She was an active member of St Leo the Great parish and a member of its choir. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor to all. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Rosie was proceeded in death by her brother John Mazza, sisters Anna Galanti and her husband Joe, Marie McDermott and her husband Ed.

She is survived by her three children, John Wallace and wife Karen, Williamsburg, VA; Robert Wallace and his wife Kathy, Arnold, MD, daughter, Judith Peggs and husband Jeffrey, Richmond, VA.  Brother, Dr. Joseph Mazza and wife Ginny of Marshfield Wisconsin.  Grandchildren, Melissa Wallace, Mary Wallace, Michael Wallace, Kevin Peggs, Brian Peggs and Lauren Jost and her Great Granddaughter, Madison Davis as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services have been entrusted to the Lehman Family Funeral Home.  A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, July 24 at 10:30 AM at St. Leo the Great parish, Manhattan Street, Ashley.  Friends may call at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of service.    The family would like to thank the staff at Brightview Senior Living facility in Severna Park for the tremendous care they provided to Rose in the last few years.

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