Rose Ann Caster-Parkhurst, 88, of Newark, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was born in Auburn, daughter of the late William Blank and the late Gertrude Bennett Blank. Prior to retirement she had worked as a lineworker at IEC in Newark. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her siblings, Calvin Blank, Gerald Blank, Gloria Petrosino, Joan Fletcher, Edith Shaffer, Ronald Blank.

Survived by her children, Alan (Mary) Caster of Newark, and David (Jody) Caster of Newark, brother, Raymond Blank of Auburn, and sisters, Bertha Mettler, and Patricia Fonda of Liverpool, 9 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, well as as many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Fairville Cemetery, Saturday, May 9, 1:00 PM. For those wishing to make contributions in her name they may do so to the Fairville Fire Department, 2963 NY-88, Newark, NY 14513. Arrangements are in care of the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek. www.catoredcreek.com