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Rose M. Heck, 88, formerly of Wilkes-Barre and Mountain Top, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at River View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Plains Township.
She was born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Barbara Kaiser Dress. Rose was a 1955 graduate of St. Nicholas High School in Wilkes-Barre. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a unit secretary at Mercy Hospital and Little Flower Manor in Wilkes-Barre. She was also employed by the Bell Telephone Company.
Rose was a long-time parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church, Wilkes-Barre. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, who will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Heck Sr., in 2000; son-in-law, Ronald Poharski; sisters, Frances Jacobs, Dolores Wallace, and Rita Martin; and brothers, Lawrence, Bernard, Gerard, William, Charles, and James Dress.
Rose is survived by her children, Robert W. Heck Jr., and his wife, Tina, Drums; Ronald Heck and his wife, Brenda, Nanticoke; Richard Heck and his wife, Sheila, Plains Township; and Renee M. Poharski, North Augusta, S.C.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jean Dress; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church, Barney and Division Streets, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and to thank the staff at River View Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their compassionate care they provided to Rose over the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 Ed Preate Drive, Suite 108, Moosic, PA 18507.
Condolences may be sent by visiting Rose's obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.
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Cheryl Harrison
Yesterday
My deepest sympathies to your family. May your mother RIP. God Bless.
Linda Letizi
November 8, 2025
My Deepest sympathy to Rose´s Family. I loved working with Rose at Mercy Hospital. We had so many good times n memories! May your love n memories help you thru the darkest of days! God´s blessings for Peace! Hugs, Linda
Angi Kane Dixon
November 8, 2025
Ron, Rick and family sorry for your loss may the Lord give you all peace and comfort in your hearts in Jesus Name Amen
Courtney Cwalina
November 8, 2025
Rose,
You will be missed. I had the pleasure of taking care of you, and coloring with you in times you needed. God bless you!
Linda Gratalo Soy
November 7, 2025
Renee ,May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bonnie Bradley
November 7, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. Remee was my husband´s nurse and is a good friend to me. Covering the family with prayers for peace.
William Snee
November 7, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the Heck family. May your mother rest in eternal peace. Thoughts and prayers .
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