Rose Esther Michael, age 82, of Hickory Twp., passed away the early morning of Dec. 13, 2022, at her residence.

Born Dec. 16, 1939, in Franklin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mark A. and Esther L. (Johnston) Stillwagon.

On May 20, 1960, she married her beloved husband of 62 years, Donald Edward Michael. He survives at home.

Rose was a graduate of New Wilmington High School. She worked at Croton Bakery and then went on to work at Laurel High School as the secretary to the Superintendent for 32 years. Rose loved to cook and bake for her family from her vast collection of cookbooks as well as two cookbooks of family recipes that she recently compiled. She enjoyed shopping and listening to The Gaithers and classical music. She attended Evangel Community Church.

The family would like to thank the nurses, aides, and social workers of Family Hospice for the loving care shown to Rose.

In addition to her husband Rose is survived by her four children, Patricia (Thomas) Hellyer of Boynton Beach, FL; Donald Mark Michael of New Castle, PA; Mary Lou (Michael) McPheron of Slippery Rock, PA; and Susan (Rusty) Kanary of New Castle, PA; one brother, Mark R. (Ruth) Stillwagon of Old Forge, PA; three grandchildren, David Michael McPheron, Melissa Rose McPheron, both of Slippery Rock, PA, and Nicole Lynn Kanary of New Castle, PA; and two great-grandchildren, Parker and Draven.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn "Skip" Sholler.

Visitation will be held on Sat. Dec. 17th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

A funeral service will take place immediately following visitation at noon at the funeral home with David Drake of Evangel Community Church officiating.

Burial will be at Volant Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.