Ailene Yerace

Ailene (Rose) Yerace, 93, a long-time resident of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, February 1, at her home in Osprey, FL. Born February 22, 1923, in Leechburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Gladys (Myers) Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Irene. A proud and devoted family woman, Ailene is survived by her husband, Angelo; her daughters Teresa (Randy) DeWitt and Pamela Sigmund (Ron Litzell); her granddaughter Kari (Paul) Martindale; and her great-granddaughter Sequoia Martindale. A graduate of Leechburg High School, Ailene put her keen math and spelling skills to use by volunteering for various organizations, including the Freeport Fireman's Auxiliary. She was a baker whose Christmas cookies delighted friends and family, year after year. Ailene had an infectious laugh that shook every bit of her little body; that laugh will be missed by all who loved her. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM, Wednesday, February 8 at Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel with a Graveside Service to follow at 2:30 PM at Sarasota National Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Ailene’s name to the American Heart Association, 5455 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214. Service Information Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Time: 1:00 pm Farley Funeral Home - Venice Chapel Address: 265 Nokomis Avenue South Venice, FL 34285 941-488-2291 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Time: 2:30 pm Sarasota National Cemetery Address: 9810 State Road 72, , Sarasota, FL, 34241 941-922-7200 | Map