Holocaust survivor Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living survivor, has passed away at the age of 113. Born in Poland in 1912, she witnessed unimaginable atrocities and endured immense hardship before eventually finding safety in the United States.
Girone’s story is one of resilience and courage. After her family was forced into a crowded bathroom with few possessions during World War II, they relied on the kindness of relatives in London to secure Chinese visas that allowed her husband to return home. In Japan-occupied Shanghai, Girone’s husband established a successful taxi business while she knitted sweaters.
The couple survived under brutal conditions, including living in a ghetto and facing the cruelty of Japanese soldiers. However, with the help of American relatives, they eventually made their way to San Francisco and later New York City in 1947.
Girone went on to build a new life in America, starting a knitting store with her mother’s assistance. Her message of hope and resilience has inspired many. “Nothing is so very bad that something good shouldn’t come out of it,” she said, leaving behind a legacy that continues to endure.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/28/rose-girone-oldest-living-holocaust-survivor-dead