Obituary of Elizabeth Rossi

Elizabeth (Betty) Chinn Rossi, age 77, died peacefully at her daughter''s home in Pennsylvania surrounded by those who loved her. She was born in Fredericksburg, VA on Nov 14, 1937 to Walter N Chinn, Jr. and Lucy Warner Chinn, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was a proud alumna of Hood College in Frederick, MD and received her Masters in Education from the University of Delaware and spent the next 40+ years as a classroom teacher and reading specialist. An avid writer, reader and hiker, Betty was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Gaithersburg, MD and gave her time selflessly.

She is survived by her husband Charles E. Rossi, sister Lucy Chinn Carroll, daughter Jeannette Cassidy Moore and husband Richard, step daughter Nancy Cassidy Kennard and husband Donald, step daughter Allison Lois Cassidy and spouse Barbara, grandchildren Ronan, Elizabeth and Sean Moore and Melissa Kennard, and nephews Elliott Luke and Simeon Paul Morrow.

A memorial service to honor Betty will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 205 South Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Betty''s memory to the Outreach Committee, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Gaithersburg, MD