Rose Marie (Gross) Bowser

Rose Marie Bowser, 88, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday February 26, 2020 at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont. Daughter of the late Wentzel J. and Catherine Heinricks Gross. She was born August 24, 1931 in Tarentum. She was a majorette and 1949 graduate of Tarentum High School. In the 1970’s Rose worked as a saleswoman at Hart’s Home Store in the Heights Plaza. She then worked for 30 years at Ro-Suco, Inc., the family business her husband founded. She was a former member of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish. Rose’s joy in life came from bringing joy to others by hosting family get togethers and holidays. She always shared a cheerful laugh and a bright smile. Rose also enjoyed beach vacations, casino trips and listening to the oldies with her husband Bob. Survivors include sons, Gary L. (Janice) Bowser and Gregory A. (Tammy) Bowser, Grandson Matthew (Alix) Bowser and three greatgranddaughters, sister Theresa (Howard) Gerbert of Naples Fl, two brothers Rick (Tina) Gross of Ford City and Robert Gross of Mishawake, Indiana, and 8 nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Presbyterian Senior Care for the years of love and devotion shown to our dear mother. The family will receive friends on Saturday February 29, 2020 from 11 am until a blessing service at 12:30 pm in the Charles B. Jarvie Cheswick Funeral Home Inc. 1607 Pittsburgh Street with entombment to follow in Deer Creek Cemetery Harmar Twp. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105.

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