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Heather Rogus, 57, of McCandless passed away from pancreatic cancer on December 13th, 2024. She is survived by her High School sweetheart and husband of 34 years, James Edward Rogus, and her two loving daughters, Lauren Elizabeth Rogus of North East, PA and Amanda Marie Rogus of Fishersville, VA. Heather also leaves behind her mother Daryl Dye Hagen and father Charles John Hagen; her brother, Charles John Hagen Jr. and his wife Julia; sisters-in-law Mary Theresa Rogus and Katherine Olivia (and late husband David) Abbitt; Nephew Charles John Hagen III (and wife Nhi) and Niece Victoria Ashley Hetherington (and husband Tim) Heather was the daughter-in-law of Arelyn L. Nelson and late father-in-law, Edward F. Rogus.
Heather enjoyed her activities with church including Catholic MOMS club, Mission Trips and Emmaus Sisters organization. She also touched so many young lives as a Physics teacher for over 30 years at Pine Richland High School. She was a Theta Alpha Pi graduate of Grove City College and received her Masters at the University of Pittsburgh. Her final resting place is Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland,OH.
Friends received Thursday, 1 - 3 pm & 6 - 8 pm at Simons Funeral Home, 7720 Perry Highway.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 20th at 10:30 am, at St. John Neumann Church in Franklin Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center to fund cancer research.
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Linda Byrnes
January 10, 2025
Desr Rogus Family,
We are praying for you all. We met Heather at St. Gregory Church in North East PA. We loved talking with her. Laureen, we are having a Mass for your Mom. The Mass is this Tuesday atSt Greg School Mass, January 14. We thought you might be in attendance, that is why we scheduled it. I think of you andyour Mom often, and you are both in my daily prayers.
Fondly, Linda, Tim, and Lisa Byrnes
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Kelly Wacenske
December 18, 2024
Heather was truly the sister I always wanted. Many a nights on the TA floor did we complete assignments and study for tests together. And that was just the first year. Golden friendships are rare and she was one of my forever friends. Until we meet again Heather.
Beth Sipe
December 17, 2024
Dear Rogus family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Heather at PR for many years. I saw first hand the impact she had on her students. May you take comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain. Beth Sipe
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