Kenneth A. Rose, aged 72, of Eldersburg, MD, died Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. He spent his professional life at Sears Roebuck and at Montgomery Ward - where he managed several departments, and at J. C. Penney - where he sold furniture. He was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed following the Orioles baseball and Ravens football teams. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Bernice Rose, of Caton, NY, his nephew, James Alan Rose, of Elmira, NY, and brother-in-law Gregory Waschezyn of Elmira Heights, NY. In addition to his wife of 50 years, Natalie, he is survived by sons Timothy (Meghan), Matthew, and Kevin (Julie); grandsons Jackson, Johnathan, Gavin, and Joseph; brothers Paul (Barbara), Jerrold (Wendy), and Jeffrey (Sharon); in-laws Martha (Earl) Sweet, John (Renee) Waschezyn, Christine (Sam) Moore, Sandy (Mark) Norwood, and David (Julie) Waschezyn; six nephews and nine nieces; as well as a grand-niece and three grand-nephews. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. The Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home of Eldersburg, MD is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be www.jnzumbrunfuneralhome.com.