Rose A. (Bado) Heitger, 79 of Carmichaels, PA passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 in her home following a brief illness.  She was born July, 27, 1943 in Fredericktown, PA a daughter of the late James and Mary C. (Chiera) Bado.

Rose was a 1961 graduate of Bethlehem Center High School and a 1962 graduate of Penn Commercial College.  Rose was employed as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the County of Greene and later retired from the Pa State Dept. of Corrections.

Rose attended Fordyce United Methodist Church and was a past member of A.F.C.M.E.  She enjoyed horseback riding, bowling, and painting ceramics and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

On April 8, 1993 she married Gerald F. Heitger who died April 19, 2019.

Surviving are three children Sherri L. Whipkey of Carmichaels, James M. Rankin (Eva) of Carmichaels, and Robyn R. Marmie (Robert) of Rice's Landing; eight grandchildren, LCDR USN Stuart W. Whipkey Jr., Taylor J. Whipkey, Raeanne M. Rankin, Kristen L. Parker (Ryan), Maria K. Rankin, Grayson R. Marmie, Gabriella R. Marmie, and Giavonna R. Marmie; one great grandchild Riley Parker; one brother Anthony Bado (Molly) of Manassas, VA.

Deceased in addition to her spouse, and parents is one infant child Gene Taylor.

Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of Greenlee's Fredericktown Funeral Home 42 Bank St. Fredericktown, PA.