Rosanne Marie (Barton) Mork

Rosanne Marie (Barton) Mork, born December 1, 1968, age 57, of Beavercreek, OH passed away on March 8th, 2026 after a 3 year battle with cancer. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth (Dutmers) Barton, father Terrence Barton, siblings Thomas Barton (Angela) and Terrence Barton Jr.(Sara) husband Brian Mork, two children Lydia Mork and Alec DeVries (Carly); and four step-children Elliot Mork, Tori Mork, Dakota Mork, and Quinlyn (Mork) Jackson. She was preceded in death by her infant identical twin sister Anna Marie.

After college, Rosanne transitioned her excellent academic performance in corporate management toward her own tap and ballet studio and dance company, eventually moving to a faculty of dance position at Hope College, in Holland Michigan. Rosanne also studiedto get her Masters of Divinity degree and ordination. After obtaining the Master’s degree, she decided that for her, there were greater opportunities to “minister in the kitchens of American families”. She married Brian Mork Dec 19th, 2009 when they were both college dormitory Resident Directors, convinced a sovereign God givesmarriage as a blessing while sanctifying both spouses in the years ahead. Rosanne served as a US Air Force spouse with Brian through the years, and in 2015 they moved back to the Midwest to be near family and wrap up a 30 year military career. Thriving in the lifestyle of an 1850 brick farmhouse, she homeschooled Lydia, led a co-op of homeschoolers, and wrote a book titled Eternal & Present: 40 Days unto The Spirit, which is still available for sale on Amazon. She worked for years as a choreographer and lighting designer at the Performing Arts Academy in Middletown, Ohio. According to her hopes, and the Lord’s provisions, her kitchen table became a favorite spot for souls on the journey of life in pursuit of Christ Jesus.

Rosanne determined to follow convictions from prayer regarding cancer, and survived 3 years with a pure heart set on God’s path. She looks forward to the heavenly day she may see her loved ones again. Her family misses her terribly. Soli Deo Gloria.

Rosanne will be laid to rest at the Dayton National Cemetery after cremation of earthly remains. An internment ceremony will begin at 2pm on Friday, March 27th, 2026. Afterwards, friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Christ’s Church Bellbrook where Rosanne’s life will be honored with discussion, fellowship, narratives, photos, videos and other artifacts.

In lieu of flowers, consider contributions in Rosanne’s name to Christ’s Church of Bellbrook (3370 Upper Bellbrook Rd., Bellbrook OH 45305. 937-427-3436) or the Performing Arts Academy, 4400 Lewis St, Middletown, OH 45044, 513-594-7242.