Rodna "Rose" Tasseff

Tasseff, Rodna “Rose” (nee Evanovich), 12/26/1931 -4/23/2026 of Hamburg, NY.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Tasseff, Loving mother of Mary "Melissa" (Jay) Jernigan & the late Lauren “Laurie” Tasseff, Cherished Baba (grandmother) of Briana (Scott Brown), Cara, the late Christopher, and adored Baba Baba (great grandmother) of Atlas & Roman. Daughter of the late Elia and Milica (nee Naumoff) Evanovich. Sister of James (Elaine) Evanovich, the late Mary (Donald) Brown & Angeline (the late Karl) Taltos. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, family, Kumovi and friends.

Rodna immigrated from Macedonia at five years old alongside her mother, where she first met her father. Growing up in Lackawanna, she worked in her family’s grocery store, learning the importance of hard work and resilience, values she carried throughout her life. Her passion for nurturing others led her to a career as an elementary school teacher in the Lackawanna school system, dedicating 30+ years to shaping young minds.

Rodna's life was defined by devotion to her family, friends and faith. Her warmth, wisdom, and gentle spirit will be missed. As the cherished matriarch of her family, Rodna’s legacy of love, dedication and unwavering family devotion will forever live in the memories we hold close.

The family will be present at Colonial Memorial Chapels, 3003 South Park Ave. Monday from 5pm-8pm and Tuesday 3pm-8pm with Pomen will begin Tuesday at 7:30pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday at 11am at St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church, 177 Weber Rd., Lackawanna, NY. Please assemble at church. Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery.