Rosemarie DeFrancesco-Ramos, 52, of Wilson Borough, died Thursday, February 23, 2006 in her home.

She graduated Warren County Vocational and Technical School's Nursing Program in 1972 and served as a licensed practical nurse for 34 years. She has worked at the Care Centers of Lopatcong and Brakeley, Gracedale, Praxis and most recently, Easton Nursing Center.

Born June 13, 1953 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Placido F. "Pat" and Elizabeth Celia DeFrancesco.

Survivors include two daughters, Gina Ramos and Marisa DeHart, both at home; two brothers, Carmen DeFrancesco of Bangor and Anthony DeFrancesco of Bethlehem Twp., Pa. and her companion, Ryan DeHart.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday in St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 132 S. 5th St, Easton. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. The family will begin to receive friends at the church beginning at 10 AM Monday in the Church. The Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. An online obituary and condolences can be found at www.noto-wynkoop.com

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations to her daughter Gina Ramos, sent in care of the funeral home.