OBIT: Dr. Rosemarie (Kartesz) TIPTON, 2005, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  Tipton, Dr. Rosemarie K.  08/27/05  Daily American
  
  Dr. Rosemarie K. Tipton, 54, Rockwood, passed on Aug. 25, 2005, at Forbes
  Hospice in Pittsburgh. Born Sept. 9, 1950, in McKeesport, she is the daughter
  of Louise Ann Kartesz, McKeesport and the late Andrew Charles Kartesz. She is
  preceded in death by her father; sister, Cathy Kartesz; brother, Frank Kartesz;
  and brother-in-law John Patterson. She is survived by her mother; husband of 19
  years, Kurt Tipton, Rockwood; sisters, Louise Patterson, Elizabeth; Mary
  Wardroper and husband, Alan, McKeesport; and Dr. Carolyn Cornish and husband,
  Dr. John Cornish, New Bethlehem; brothers, Andrew Kartesz and wife, Helen,
  Ludlow; and Dr. John Kartesz, Chapel Hill, N.C. She is also survived by her
  sister-in-law, Coralie Kartesz; mother-in-law, Alice Tipton; brothers-in-law,
  Jack Tipton and wife, Kay; and Randy Tipton and wife, Linda; and numerous
  nieces and nephews. She is a 1968 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School.
  She received a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of
  Pittsburgh. She also studied at the University of Mexico in Mexico City. She
  received her master's degree at Frostburg State University and her doctorate of
  education at Duquesne University. She was co-author of the book "The Biota of
  North America" with her brother, John. She began her career in education
  teaching Spanish at Rockwood Area High School. She became Elementary Principle
  in the Shanksville-Stonycreek School District in 1993, where she most recently
  held the post of Superintendent of Schools. She developed a love of basketball
  and was the Shanksville Vikings' biggest fan. She enhanced her students'
  education by organizing the Rockwood High School Foreign Travel Club, which
  took several trips to Europe and Mexico. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to
  9 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home,
  Rockwood. A service will be held at noon on Monday at Rockwood Christian and
  Missionary Alliance Church. The Rev. Patrick Walsh presiding followed by
  interment at Rockwood IOOF Cemetery. Contributions may be sent for
  establishment of the Dr. Rosemarie Tipton Memorial Scholarship Fund for
  Shanksville High School to First National Bank, Rockwood, 659 Main St.,
  Rockwood, PA 15557.