DALTON, Mass. — Rose M. Wendling, 85, formerly of High Street, Dalton, and a longtime resident of Dalton and Hinsdale, passed away October 26, 2018, at Craneville Place of Dalton.

Born on February 28, 1933, the daughter of the late Andrew and Flora Girard Casella, she was educated in Pittsfield Schools. She married the late George R. Wendling on July 26, 1952. He predeceased her on October 14, 2009. 

Primarily a homemaker, she worked previously at General Electric. Mrs. Wendling was a member of the First Church of Nazarene in Dalton, and she enjoyed knitting, playing the guitar and gardening. 

She leaves behind her daughter, Mary Jo Barrett and husband Edward of Hinsdale; two sons, Robert A. Wendling and wife Kellie of Great Barrington, and David L. Wendling and wife RoAnn of Dalton; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph Casella of Dalton, Lawrence Casella of Pittsfield and Edward Casella of Dalton; her special niece, Deana Strout and husband Mark of Dalton; and her sister-in-law, Sally Wendling. 

She was predeceased by her brothers, Andrew Casella and Robert Casella. 

Funeral notice: Funeral services for Mrs. Rose M. Wendling will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Dery-Foley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ashuelot Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the service from 9:30am to 10:30 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department or the Dalton Police Department in care of Dery-Foley Funeral Home, 890 E. Main St, Dalton, MA 01226.