Rosalind Ann Schwartz
- Robert D. Gray
- Aug 27
- 1 min read
8/24/25
Rosalind Ann Schwartz, 84, passed away Sunday morning, August 24, 2025. Although she was most recently living in Huntsville, AL, she spent most of her life in the Skaneateles, NY area. She was born December 15, 1940, in Syracuse, NY to the late Joseph and Edna Schwartz.
Rosalind was preceded in death by her brothers, Bruce Schwartz and Mark (Bonnie) Schwartz, and her sister Linda (Don) Dresher.
She was a true lover of animals, kind-hearted beyond measure, and never met a stranger. Her warmth and compassion touched everyone she encountered. She was admired for her fashion, friendship, great energy, and her great generosity.
She was a 50-year member of the Garden Club, co-founder of the Everson Festival of Trees, Board Member the of Syracuse Orchestra, President of the Skaneateles Symphony Guild, and an elementary school teacher in Buffalo, New Jersey, and Skaneateles.
Rosalind is survived by her husband, Dr Stephen Schwartz; her son, Jordan Schwartz; her daughter, Josey Tillman (Stan); grandchildren, Emelia Schwartz, Bella Barber, Benjamin Schwartz, Caroline Barber, and Paige Mullins; her brother Robert Schwartz and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd at 11 am at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Private burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to either the Baldwin Fund (https://thebaldwinfund.org/national-cancer-institute/donate/) or the Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter (https://www.alz.org/centralnewyork).
To send condolences, visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
i remember when betty congel had a store across from tops roz was always helping my daughter windy was mpving into her first apartment these two beautiful ladies had us in stitches we would run into roz at marshalls getting ready for the holidays then when she moved to the camillus area at wegmans in fairmount such a beautiful smile .im sorry for the families and friends loss she was one of a kind barbe barnett
To the family: Please accept my sincere sympathy. I meet Roz through the Everson Tree Festival because her dedication and energy, it has turned into an annual event. May your memories provide comfort and time the gift of acceptance. Carol A. Sweet
Dear Steve and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ros’s passing. She was a lovely person, and will be truly missed. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Dear Steve,Jordan and Josie, I was very sad to hear about Ros- my sincere condolences to all of you- Fond memories from all 50 years of our friendship.
Dear Steve and family, I had the pleasure of working with Roz for seven years on the Festival of Trees. it was truly one of the best endevours I have ever worked for. It was challenging with long hours, hard work and the most fun ever. All who worked with and for Roz never felt any of the stress that goes along with making this huge community event successful for the Everson. Roz carried the stress for us and treated us to the fun. And, it was very successful thanks to her time, her efforts and her vision. All loved her very much. Roz will always be in our memories and hearts. She will always be in mine. M…