Rose (Valenta) Herceg, 94 of Vestal, NY, went home to be with her lord peacefully on March 8, 2021, at Willow Point Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph. She is survived by five children, Theresa Maniscalco, Michael (Irene)Herceg , Cindy (Larry) Hunsinger, Maria Reeves, John (Cheryl) Herceg; her grandchildren, Lia (Victor) Evaristo, Tony (Danielle) Maniscalco, Matthew (Felicia) Herceg, Jeremy Herceg, Eric Herceg, Cassandra (Jerry) Tanner, Michelle (Eric) Freemesser, Todd (Suzanne) Hunsinger, Trevor (Jennifer) Hunsinger; her great-grandchildren, Bryce Maniscalco, Sofia Maniscalco, Samantha, Jaden and Gavin Herceg, Alex Amaral, Yesenia Evaristo, Donovan Hranek, Cheyenne Tanner, Shiloh Tanner, Keira Hunsinger, Connor Hunsinger; three sisters, Agnes Valenta, Vilma Valenta, Julia Minkler; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was a member of the Vestal Fire Department, Station #3 Ladies Auxilliary. Rose was a great cook who loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. There will be no formal funeral services. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s own choice.