MEADE ROSEMARIE Died Monday, August 18, 2014. She was 85. Rosemarie was born June 22, 1929, in Shenadoah Heights, PA, daughter of the late Helen (Lobichusky) and Joseph C. Sakalosky. Rosemarie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Edward J. Meade. She is survived by her children, Eileen Meade of Yardley, Kevin Meade and his wife, Tracy, of Temperance, MI, Mary Kay Peck and her husband, Jay Blevins, of Colchester, CT, Daniel J. Meade and his wife, Mary Anne, of Venetia, PA, and Carol Meade of Newtown. She was a devoted grandmother to Brian, Justine, Gabrielle, Sean, Tyler, Daniel, Grant, Morgan, Maxine, Alexa, Stephanie, Nathan, Michael, Allison, Alex, Maura, Connor, and Danielle. Rosemarie is also survived by her sisters, Joanne Logan (John), Mary Kathryn Krebs (William); and her brother, Francis Sakalosky (Emelie); many nieces, nephews and friends. Rosemarie lived a life devoted to her family, her faith and her friends. She was a 1947 graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School. She married Edward in 1955 and together they raised five children. They lived most of their lives in the Philadelphia area and also spent over ten years in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. Rosemarie was an accomplished gardener, quilter and cross-stitcher. While living in Pittsburgh, she was an active member of the Upper St. Clair Women's Club. She also enjoyed playing bocce with her friends at the Northampton Senior Center and cherished her weekly bowling league at the Southampton Lanes. Rosemarie volunteered her time at Ann's Choice Treasure Chest, Rose Garden, and the Student Scholarship Committee. Her greatest joys in life were being with her children and grandchildren, and traveling with her husband. She was Nana to 18 grandchildren and adored each one. Rosemarie's family invites relatives and friends to join them as they celebrate her life on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Viewing will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at the JAMES J. McGHEE FUNERAL HOME, 690 Belmont Ave., Southampton, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Ave., Southampton, PA. Rosemarie will be laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests contributions to the Ann's Choice Scholarship Fund c/o Philanthropy, 20000 Ann's Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb