Rose M. Hiwiller, 56, of Redbank, PA, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
She was born February 24, 1957 in New Kensington, PA.
Rose was raised by her grandfather, Thomas Victor Snee and grew up in the Harmarville area, moving to Widnoon 20 years ago. For many years she stayed at home caring for her three daughters, but she went back to work as a technician for Medrad, a job she held for eight years. Rose enjoyed playing games on the computer and was very creative, often making beautiful crafts and taking pictures. She especially loved decorating her house for Christmas. Her family will never forget her deep love for them and those who knew her will always remember her good and kind heart.
She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Scott Hiwiller, whom she married January 16, 1983; daughters, Kelly Dimalanta and husband, Eric, of Norwich, CT, Heather Hiwiller and boyfriend, Ken Adams, of Tidal, and Amber Jackson and husband, Andrew, of Widnoon; and grandchildren, Eric, Katelyn and Jasmine Dimalanta.
Rose was preceded in death by her grandfather who raised her, Thomas Victor Snee.
Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, 758 Main St., Rimersburg.
Additional visitation will be from 1 PM until the time of funeral services at 2 PM on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Joni Williams officiating.
Burial will be in Tidal Union Cemetery, Tidal, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rose’s honor to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 400 Penn Center Blvd. #524, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
To express online condolences to Rose’s family or view a tribute honoring her life, visit www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.