Rose P Hafner

She was born Sept. 24, 1938 in Forestville, NY to her late parents, Michael and Lillian (Gawronski) Panek.

Rose graduated from Forestville Central School and went on to work for the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk, NY as a cook.

She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, visiting Florida and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Rose is survived by her children, Cynthia (Hobart) D’Amico and Susan (Michael) Suppo; her grandchildren, Jennifer (Joe) Dawson, Penny (Ben) D’Amico and Vanessa Stevens; her great-grandchildren, Sydne (Hunter) Rizzo, Alex (Taylor) Daniels, Nataleya Valle, Natalyz Valle and Jeremiah DeJesus; her great-great-grandchildren, Sophia Rizzo, Secilia Rizzo, and one on the way; her siblings, Rita Lathrop and Donald Panek; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents, Rose was predeceased by her husband ,Thomas Hafner and her siblings, Richard Panek, Theresa Schmidt, Walter Panek and Nancy Panek.

Relatives and friends may visit Morse Funeral Home, 19 E. Main St., Brocton, NY Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 from 10 to 11 AM where a funeral service will immediately follow with Pastor Larry Morrison officiating.

Burial will be held in the spring at Portland Evergreen Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.morsefh.com.