Rose E. Pluta, (nee-Dritto), 67, of LaGrange passed away Wednesday November 7, 2012 at her home following a 1 year illness. She was born December 11, 1944 in Youngstown and was a lifelong Lorain/LaGrange area resident. Rose worked at Parker Hannifin-Airborne Division in Elyria as a machine operator for 33 years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Elyria United Polish Club Auxiliary, the Elyria Eagles Club Auxiliary, Elyria AMVETS Post 32, American Legion Post 8 in Wellington and the Wellington V.F.W.. Rose enjoyed camping, crocheting, traveling, spending time with friends and was a avid NASCAR racing fan. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Robert "Bob"; daughter, Sherri (Darby) Helmeck, son, James Clark; step-daughters, Teresa (Robert) Hartman, Margaret (Richard) Smith, and Roberta Galant; step-sons, Anthony (Shelli) Pluta and Raymond (Angie) Pluta; 16 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Elmer (Irene) Coder, Fred (Joyce) Coder, and Mike Dritto; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Virginia Dritto and a brother, Bill Dritto. There will be no visitation. Private family services will be held Saturday at Resthaven Memory Gardens 3700 Center Rd. Avon, OH.. The Rev. Charles Diedrick, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria will Officiate. In liue of flowers memorial contributions can be made to New Life Hospice 3500 Kolbe Rd. Lorain, OH. 44053. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com