Eva (Rosman) Varacallo, age 93, of Sykesville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Christ the King Manor.
Born on January 10,1933 in Sykesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Shulick) Rosman. On July 3, 1954, she married Joseph D. “Cappy” Varacallo. He preceded her in death on July 18, 2013.
Eva worked at Brockway Glass for many years. She was active in the community alongside Cappy for many years from pancake fry’s to benefit spaghetti dinners at the Sykesville Town Hall. She enjoyed bingo with her friends at the Sykesville Community Center and an occasional trip to Salamanca. Eva was known for the encouraging words of “Always stay busy.” She made a killer batch of pigs in a blanket on the holidays and an exceptional pumpkin bar. She was always there to cheer on her grandchildren in all they did, especially as they played ball. She was their number one fan. In her later years, Eva could always be found working in the garden or pulling dandelions. She was a member of Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church in Sykesville.
Eva is survived by three children; Carol (Tom) Foltz, Joseph (Mary) Varacallo, and Kay Diane Varacallo , seven grandchildren; TJ (Danielle) Foltz, Justin (Felicia) Foltz, Kristine Foltz, Jeffrey (Meghan) Karoleski, Douglas (Kara) Karoleski, Alexandra (Julien) Varacallo Cros, Haley Varacallo, ten great grandchildren; Eva and Gia Foltz, Isabella, Justin and Luca Foltz, Heath and Hayden Karoleski, and Norah, Natalie and Nolan Karoleski, two brothers; Michael (Teresa) Rosman, and William (Arlene) Rosman, and two sisters; Marcella Ferraro, and Patricia (Jack) Himes. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Robert Rosman and Steven Rosman, and six sisters; (Anna Filipich, Helen Brazaukus, Betty Hillman, Martha Breznak, Marlene McKay and Madelyn McAninch.
There will be no public visitation. A funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11 AM from Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church with Fr. Nate Tapsak as celebrant. Burial will in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Penn Highlands Hospice and Christ the King Manor for their support during the long goodbye.
Memorials may be made to the Sykesville Civic Improvement Association, 3 East Main Street, Sykesville, PA 15865.
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.
