Rose Marie Dworken

ROSE MARIE DWORKEN (nee Feleppelli), age 95; beloved wife of the late Leo M. Dworken; loving mother of Steven D. (Bobi, deceased) and Linda R. Wright (John C.); step-mother of Jacqueline Rubenstein (Alva) (both deceased), Sharon Biarsky (deceased) (Jerry) and Ellyn Kless (Dennis); dearest grandmother of Korrin M. Ziswiler (Oliver) and loving great-grandmother of Logan, Landon, and Lilah; sister of the late Frank Feleppelli and Mary Kassouf; beloved aunt, great-aunt, cousin and dear friend of many. Rose passed away on June 1, 2017, very gracefully and peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was a well renowned business woman, owner and operator of three businesses during her lifetime. Two, of which, involved her passion for cosmetics.  She was well respected and admired by many because of her strong work ethics and compassion for other people.  Later in her business career she became the director of cosmetics of Boston Distributors, which was located on Rockside Rd., and eventually became the Vice President of Cosmetics before retiring in her 70’s.  After her beloved husband Leo’s death, she found a passion for ballroom dancing at Arthur Murray’s, then later followed her wonderful dance teachers when they bought American Dance Exchange on Wilson Mills Rd.  Her style and grace showed in all of her routines, winning her many trophies and awards in dance competitions.  Her grace, compassion, intelligence, kindness, patience, determination, strength and respect for others were many of her wonderful qualities.  Although her career was a tribute to her fortitude, her biggest joy in life was for her children, granddaughter, great-grandchildren and her family.  The family had a private committal service at Bet Olam Cemetery, Beachwood and is having A Celebration of Rose’s Life which will be held in THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5784 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 FROM 2-4 P.M.  In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in her name to HOSPICE OF DAYTON, 342 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420, www.hospiceofdayton.org .