Rose DeVore Obituary

Rose A. DeVore

Rose A. DeVore, 88 of Van Buren, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, March 20, 2026.

Rose was born July 3, 1937, in Findlay, to the late Chester and Zelma (Lafferty) Hilkert. She married Roy DeVore, January 30, 1982, and he preceded her in death January 21, 2014. Rose is survived by her children, Diana (Matt) Halliday and Rodney Lauer; stepchildren, Roy (Lori) DeVore Jr., Darcy (Paul) DeVore-McPherson, Bob (Jodi) DeVore, and Cindy (Dick) Tesnow-DeVore; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Hilkert, Lois Yoder, and Ruth Dray.

Rose was a 1956 graduate of Findlay High School and worked as a bank teller for Key Bank in Findlay. Rose was a devoted and faithful member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, where she shared her beautiful singing voice. She was an exceptional cook and baker, widely admired by family and friends for her homemade meals, especially her strawberry/rhubarb pies, which became a cherished tradition. Rose also took great pride in her ability to provide for her family through canning, carefully preserving potatoes, meats, vegetables, and jams with skill and dedication.

She deeply cherished the time spent with her beloved Roy, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, companionship, and memorable adventures. Among their favorite trips were treasured visits to Brown County, Indiana, where they created lasting memories together. Rose found great enjoyment in following her favorite sports teams and was a loyal and enthusiastic supporter of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Above all, Rose was devoted to her family, whom she loved with her whole heart. She was known for her sweet and caring nature, balanced by a steadfast and determined spirit that those closest to her admired. Rose also greatly valued friendship and connection, and she took special joy in the gatherings and enduring bonds she shared with the ladies of her Class of 1956. Her life was marked by love, faith, and dedication, and she will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

Visitation for Rose will be from 10 a.m. until time of her Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8360 Co Rd 140, Findlay, Ohio 45840, with Pastor Walt Sheppard, officiating. Private burial will be at Harman Cemetery, Gilboa.

In lieu of flowers or memorial gifts, the family requests donations be made in Rose's honor to Cornerstone Church or Findlay High School Class of 1956 Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, 225 W. Findlay St., Carey, Ohio 43316.

Online condolences, as well as a fond memory, may be shared with Rose's family by visiting www.stombaughbatton.com