Submitted by: Dan Rich

Rosemary Ann Savage

June 28, 1934 - Jan. 22, 1998

South Bend Tribune 1/23/1998

Rosemary Ann Savage, 63, of Springmill Drive, Mishawaka, Ind., died at 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind. She was born in Uniontown, Pa., on June 28, 1934, to Freeman and Jennie (Fusco) Lazaran, who preceded her in death.

In Uniontown, she married Earl J. Savage on July 15, 1961. He survives. She is also survived by her son, Steven E. Savage of Mishawaka; and her sister, Mildred Fike of Uniontown. Rosemary was a graduate of Uniontown High School in 1952. She received her Bachelor's degree in elementary education from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and her Master's degree in education from West Virginia University.

She was an elementary school teacher for 40 years, having taught at Gallatin School in Uniontown from 1957 to 1962, and the last 34 years with the South Bend Community School Corporation. She dedicated her life to helping others, including her students, and her quiet, kind and generous nature was an inspiration to all who knew her. Rosemary was an avid flower gardener and nature lover, who always took time to admire God's good works.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka. A funeral Mass will be held at noon on Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. The funeral cortege will form at the funeral home starting at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Pius X Church.