Rose Marie Patrick, 71, of Dupont, PA, died Monday, October 19, 2026 at Geisinger CMC, Scranton, PA, after an illness.

Born May 20, 1955 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Ann Marie Morrison Rinaldi.

Rose Marie had been employed by the McKinney Corporation in Scranton and Procter and Gamble in Mehoopany, prior to her retirement. She was a gifted dancer and was certified as a ballroom dance instructor. She was also a former member of the Abington Alamanders square dancers. Rose Marie will be remembered for her quick wit and her creativeness with crafting.

She is survived by two daughters: Catherine Patrick, D.O. and Lori Ann Bowman; two brothers: Joseph D. Rinaldi and wife, Nancy and Mark Rinaldi, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters: Mary Elizabeth Cole and Michelle Hodack.

As per her request, she was cremated and no services were held.

Memorial contributions can be sent to one of the following charity’s which were dear to Rose Marie:

Keystone Mission https://www.keystonemission.org/donate-1

Sister, Servants of Immaculate Heart of Mary https://www.sistersofihm.org/donate/

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html