Rosemary Hibbard
Hibbard, Rosemary (Nee Flagella) 11/3/2025
Beloved wife of the late Theodore Hibbard. Loving sister of Marjorie (Richard) Waite, Cathy (Joseph) Tuminno, Thomas Flagella & James (Jennifer) Flagella. Survived by nieces and nephews. Rosemary attended Cassadaga Valley Central High School, then upon graduation in 1961 attended Geneseo State University, graduating in June of 1964 with a bachelor’s in education and then a Master’s in Library Science. She spent her professional career working as a Librarian for the Niagara Falls School District. She was an avid reader, and many memories of her reading to younger siblings are still vivid today. She also enjoyed bowling and stamp collecting in her retirement years. Friends and family may call on Monday, November 10, 2025, 10am – 11am at the Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226 where a funeral service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11am. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the National Federation of the Blind New York. Online condolences may be placed at https://www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Marg and the Flagella family for the loss of their beloved sister Rosemary as well to the Hibbard family and her nieces and nephews.
Roe was a wonderful big sister. She read to us “little kids” almost every night. She must have read The Wizard of Oz 3 or 4 times because we kept falling asleep and she had to back track and reread constantly. I rode on the back of her bike as a little tyke. She took me everywhere she went with her friends. She and Ted were our best friends for many years. They loved all our children and helped raise them. The kids stayed at Aunt Roe & Uncle Ted’s house since the age of 2 yrs old. When Ted lost his sight Roe was even more dedicated to him. and Ted still held doors open for her and helped cook, clean, put up holiday decor, socialize, go to church and out to din̈ner. They loved each other, friends, and family deeply. They were very generous with time and money, helping pay tuitions & medical bills anonymously. They are together in Heaven. We will miss them. Love, Marj & Dick
Roe was the type of person that when you first met her, it felt like you knew her for years. Her and Ted were like two peas in a pod. They shared so many common interests….reading,stamps,travel.etc… and the love of bookstores. Always with a big smile on her face, she welcomed us all into her home. As they both got older, I occasionally helped them with a number of things. It made me feel so good knowing that they appreciated anything I did.
When she entered Schofield I would periodically bring her pictures, papers, and small items from her house. You could tell she really enjoyed going through the memories hidden in these momentos from her past.
Her and Ted’s anniversary is coming up later this month. It makes me happy knowing they’ll both be together again.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Rosemary’s passing. My sincerest sympathies go out to both the Flagella and Hibbard families. It didnt matter if Rosemary and I only crossed paths only occasionally. Her beaming smile, warm manner and gentle wit made it seem like it was only yesterday. I was her little sister’s childhood friend and in her view that made me family. As we pause to celebrate this incomparable spirit, prayers of comfort are uplifted for all who will miss her.
I’m crying for Aunt Roe but she made the right decision to go with Uncle Ted. Don’t cry. She’s in a good place. Love grows where my Rosemary goes. Manny says, ” I love you.” Love always to Aunt Roe and Uncle Ted, Mike & .Manny
I knew Rosemary from our days as one of the few Catholic kids in Cassadaga, and from school. We lost touch, as happens, I didn’t know she had become a librarian but I can see her in that profession and I bet she was excellent at it. Thoughts with her family as they mourn her tremendous loss. Her Mom Millie was there to welcome her into heaven.
Rosemary babysat for us when her family lived in Cassadaga. She always read to our girls. Prayers to both families.