Rose A. Steidle

Rose Anne Sturgill Akers Steidle, 57, of Pottsville for the past 13 years formerly of Pikeville, KY, died peacefully Friday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street Pottsville, just after a little over a year battling Lou Gehrig Disease. She was born July 22, 1954 in Lexington, KY, daughter of the late Norman and Carma Honeycutt Sturgill. She was a 1972 graduate of Betsy Lane High School and earned an associate degree in accounting, art and music from Prestonsburg Community College and was a 1995 graduate of Morehead State University where she earned a Bachelors in Early Education and a teaching certificate for grades K-3. Rose was the founder and co-owner of Rose's Collectibles Ltd. Pottsville, and was a consultant for Longaberger baskets, Mary Kay Cosmetics. She was also an Avon Representative. Rose was a member of Main Street Church of Christ Pikeville, KY. Rose also enjoyed hosting Discovery Toy Parties. She was preceded in death by a son, Andrew N. Akers. Surviving are her husband of 13 years Bruce B. Steidle, Pottsville: a daughter, Emily G. Akers, and her companion Shane Yoder, Pottsville: an aunt Dorothy Limburg, of KY: an uncle, Franklin Honeycutt of KY, 2 step-sons, Timothy and Joseph Steidle: : 1 brother in law, 4 sisters in law: 3 grandchildren who she was very proud of Devin, Jordan and Dominic, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services and interment will be at the convenience of the family. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to ALS Hope Foundation Office 1333 Race Street, Suite 202, P.O. Box 40777 Philadelphia, PA 19107. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville is in charge of arrangements.