Rose R. Porterfield of Sharon passed away at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, July 01, 2017, in her residence. She was 82.

Mrs. Porterfield was born February 10, 1935, in Sandy Lake, PA, a daughter of David and Ethyl Swartz Shaffer. She was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Sharon High School.

Rose was employed for 31 years as a welder at the former Howell Industries, Masury, OH. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, trips to camp in Warren County, PA, watching soap operas and playing bingo at Western Reserve.

Surviving are: her husband, William Porterfield, Sr., whom she married February 14, 1955; two daughters, Patricia Gammon; and Linda Kelly, both of Sharon; three sons, Daniel Porterfield and his wife Cheryl, Southington, OH; James Porterfield and his wife Tammy, Sharon; and William Porterfield, Jr. and his wife Brenda, Sharon; a brother, Paul Shaffer and his wife Pat, Greenville; eighteen grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Alex Porterfield; three sisters, Ruby Herman, Pearl Porterfield and Ida Mazon; a half sister, Nellie Holzapfel; and a half brother, Glen Hoovler.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Calling hours will be 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service Wednesday ( 07/05/2017 ) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday , in the funeral home, with Rose's nephew, Rev. Roy Shaffer, officiating.

Burial: West Side Cemetery, S. Pymatuning Twp.