Rose Kertes (nee Smisko), 99, of Metuchen died September 14, 2010, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy.

Born April 6, 1911 in Perth Amboy, she resided in Perth Amboy until moving to Metuchen 25 years ago.

Rose was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church. She was an animal lover, avid reader, and a wonderful storyteller with a great sense of humor.

Rose was predeceased by her husband, Michael Kertes; three brothers: Michael, George, and Andy; and four sisters: Susan, Mary, Anne, and Elizabeth.

Rose was the matriarch of the family to her loving nieces and nephews: Patricia Lukach of Morganville, Joan Dias of Iselin, His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas Smisko of Johnstown, PA, George Smisko of Perth Amboy, Michael Smisko of Watertown, Mary Ann Janderup of PA, Elizabeth Jordan of Cape Coral, FL, and grand-niece and caregiver, Cathy Housman of South Amboy.

Funeral Services will be on Monday, September 20, 2010, at 9:30 AM from FLYNN AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords, NJ followed by a 10:00 AM service of Divine Liturgy at St. John's Church in Perth Amboy. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, September 19, from 4-7 PM.