Rose A. Hoisington, 96, of Athens died Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2026 at The Laurels of Athens. Born August 24, 1930 in McKees Rocks, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Glozzer and Rose Koridsa Glozzer.

She attended St. Mary’s High School in McKees Rocks, PA, and was formerly employed at McKee’s Drug Store, Athens Pharmacy and the Ohio University Laundry. She and her late husband owned and operated Rex’s Gulf Station, located on the corner of Union and Shafer Streets for many years. She had also cared for sick and elderly people in the community.

Rose is survived by her son, Clarence G. “Jay” (Pamela) Hoisington, Jr. of Athens; her former daughter in law, Pam (Steve) Knapp of Columbus; two grandchildren, Kristina (Greg) Jolley of New Marshfield and Clarence G. “J.J.” (Jimmie Sue) Hoisington III of Georgia; stepchild, Barbara (Bob) White of Orient; and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Clarence G. “Rex” Hoisington, Sr. who passed away 2010; a great grandson, Adam Jolley; step son, Jerry Tavell; four sisters, Mary Beatty, Frances Cwiklinski, Ann Glozzer and Mary Glozzer; and five brothers, Carl Frederick, Jr., Rudolph, Joseph and Frank Glozzer.

Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Pastor Mike Thomas officiating. Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday 3:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.