Rose Kathryn Berchtold

Rose Kathryn Berchtold, 95, of John Day passed away Thursday June 9th at her John Day home. No services are planned at this time.

Rose Kathryn was born on February 28, 1921 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Rose Mosholder. She attended and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1939. She worked as an Executive Secretary for Kelco in San Diego, and Powell School District in Powell, Wyoming; she retired in 1984. In 1967 she married Robert L. Berchtold in San Diego, CA; Robert passed in 1971.

She enjoyed sewing, rock hunting, gardening, hunting, fishing, and painting. She living a long life, and resided in many places in the U.S. making friends wherever she was.

She is survived by her son Dennis P. (Sandy) Sheridan of Tillamook, OR., daughters Marguerite L. Mortensen of John Day, OR., Jeannette M. Sheridan of John Day, OR., 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Berchtold, son-in-law John C. Mortensen, and mother Rose C. Mosholder.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope for Paws through Driskill Memorial Chapel 241 S. Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845