Rose Marie (Miller) Heckel, 88

December 20, 2024

Rose Marie (Miller) Heckel, 88 of Elm passed peacefully Friday, December 20, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Russell S. Miller and Hazel K Eckman of Lancaster County.

Rose attended J.P. McCaskey High School. Upon leaving school Rose worked at Henderson Umbrella Factory. Later in life Rose was self-employed as a Commercial Cleaner for over 40 years.

Surviving are three daughters; Debra J. wife of James Vaccaro, Lititz; Diana M., wife of Daniel Perich, Lititz; Kathleen L. wife of Steven Brown, York. Rose was predeceased by her son, Earl R Heckel III and former husband Earl R. Heckel Jr in 2017, as well as five brothers and one sister.

Surviving are, one sister, Mildred M. Gockley, Millersville, four grandchildren; Amy, Luke, Amber and Hunter; four great-grandchildren, Roman, Kylo, Ayla and Gavin.

Rose was a Jehovah’s Witness and attended the Fruitville Pike Congregation and in recent years the Ephrata Congregation.

Rose enjoyed reading and studying the bible and was skilled at teaching others what she learned.

Rose loved visiting her friends and traveling the world. She found great pleasure watching the Philadelphia Phillies (when they were winning) having a beer and eating wings.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy and Covenant Home Care. In addition, we want to thank friends and family who gave well wishes and visits with Rose.

Per the wish of Rose, there will be no services.