Rose M,. Vajda

Rose M. Vajda, 91, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Rose was a retired Title Searcher for Ionni Abstract in Harrisburg and a devoted member of St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church in Swatara Township. 

Born to the late Joseph N. and Anna (Zubovic) Zerance, Rose was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Patricia Tiberi, and son-in-law, Tito; cherished great-grandson, Luca Almestica; and siblings Joseph Zerance, Joanie Zerance, and Dolores Durand. 

She is survived by her loving son, Edward, and his wife, Janny, of Laurys Station, PA; grandchildren Anthony, Cristina (Francisco), Adriana (Brian), Anne Marie, and Michael (Leigh); five great-grandchildren who brought her endless joy; and siblings John Zerance (Vicky), Ronald Zerance, Bernadette Brennan (Tony), and Mary Jane Miller (Gary). 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street, Swatara Township. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. There will be no viewing or visitation. 

Rose will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her love, laughter, and faith will continue to live on in all who had the blessing of knowing her.