Juneta M. Rose, age 96, of Centerville, passed away on October 27, 2026. She was born in Carthagena, Ohio, on June 15, 1930, the daughter of John and Josephine (Ahlers) Bertke.

Juneta began her working career at Buckeye Overalls during World War II, later working at Elder’s after moving to Dayton with her husband, Herman. Following the birth of her children, Juneta was a dedicated homemaker, raising her family in the Five Oaks Community, where they attended Corpus Christi Parish. Following the passing of Herman, she joined the Widow’s Group at St. Paul Church, along with the Red Hat Ladies, and enjoyed traveling the world with her newly made friends. In her later years, Juneta was a faithful member of St. Leonard Catholic Church, where she was also a resident in their care community.

Juneta is survived by her children, David (Debi) Rose, Karen Rose, Judy (Pat) Jergens and Tim (Joanne Duckro) Rose; grandchildren, Katie, Emily, Jon, Chris, Matthew, Shon, Paige and Sydney, along with nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Juneta was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Rose; son-in-law, Peter Schmeelk; brothers, Clarence and Carl; sisters, Wilma and Dorothy.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 4-6pm in the WESTBROCK & DANIEL FUNERAL HOME- KETTERING, 5980 Bigger Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday beginning at 11:00am at St. Leonard Chapel, 8100 Clyo Rd. Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00am in the church. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.