Rose M. Kennedy, of Allentown, died Jan. 31, 2023, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a daughter of the late Vincent and Rose Pernitsky.

She retired from Kraft Foods where she worked for many years.

She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown.

She is survived by two daughters, Rachel Kennedy Holmes and Meghan; a sister, Juliann Bortz; a brother, Vincent Perns; and a son-in-law, James Holmes.

There will be a calling time 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial 11 a.m., Feb. 15 at the church, 1046 W. Cedar St., Allentown, 18102.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.