Official Obituary of
Michael R. Rose
April 11, 1953 ~ May 13, 2025 (age 72) 72 Years Old
Michael Rose Obituary
Michael "Mike" R. Rose, 72, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh after an extended and heroic battle with cancer.
Mike was born on April 11, 1953, in Titusville to the late Tony and Viola Johnson Rose. He married Melody Bogardus on September 9, 2006, in Titusville.
Mike attended Titusville schools.
He had a variety of jobs throughout his life, but one of his favorites was being a hunting and fishing guide in Montana. Another favorite was creating and selling unique chainsaw bear carvings, capturing personality in each one he carved. And since 2012, he found joy in operating heavy equipment for Wencil Excavating, where his expertise and dedication were highly valued and appreciated among many foresters.
Mike, a member of Grace Fellowship Church, was a man with a deep faith in God who cherished his family, serving as their rock. He was a selfless man, always ready and willing to help others. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting. Mike loved to work and stay active, sitting still was simply not an option for him. He had a special bond with his dogs, Bella and Buddy. He loved to take them on numerous walks and car drives and often snuck them a few too many treats. He will be missed deeply by all those who were lucky enough to know him.
Mike is survived by his wife Melody of Centerville; his children, Michael R. "Bud" Rose, Jr., and companion Amanda Martinez of Hamilton, MT, and Jennifer Rose and companion Josh Atwood of Titusville, David McCann and wife Lauri of Pleasantville, Shawn Kinnear of Brunswick, GA, and Ronnie Nichols and companion Tabitha Johnson of Titusville; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Hunter Rose, Kaeden and Cameron Bauer, Sarah, Keegan, Kalleigh, Denny, Kevin, Lula, Siobhan, Zariyah, Marvin, Zoe, Kyri, Zelda, Aurelia, Nicole, Myles, Emmett, Elaena, Taylor, Gage, Natalee, Jayla and Frankie; his sister, Kathy Lingo of Titusville; two brothers, Jack Rose and wife Evelyn of Centerville, and Tony Rose and wife Lisa of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Charlotte Kinnear, a sister, Sandra Rose; a brother-in-law, James Lingo; a nephew, Ryan Rose; and a niece, Ashley Miller.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 5 pm at Grace Fellowship Church.
A celebration of life will be held at the Hydetown Volunteer Fire Department, 12638 Main St, Hydetown, PA 16328, immediately following the memorial service.
Memorial contributions can be made to Yolanda G Barco Oncology Institute 16792 Conneaut Lake Rd, Meadville, PA 16335 or to the youth group at Grace Fellowship Church 2 McKinney Rd, Titusville, PA 16354.
Mike was born on April 11, 1953, in Titusville to the late Tony and Viola Johnson Rose. He married Melody Bogardus on September 9, 2006, in Titusville.
Mike attended Titusville schools.
He had a variety of jobs throughout his life, but one of his favorites was being a hunting and fishing guide in Montana. Another favorite was creating and selling unique chainsaw bear carvings, capturing personality in each one he carved. And since 2012, he found joy in operating heavy equipment for Wencil Excavating, where his expertise and dedication were highly valued and appreciated among many foresters.
Mike, a member of Grace Fellowship Church, was a man with a deep faith in God who cherished his family, serving as their rock. He was a selfless man, always ready and willing to help others. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting. Mike loved to work and stay active, sitting still was simply not an option for him. He had a special bond with his dogs, Bella and Buddy. He loved to take them on numerous walks and car drives and often snuck them a few too many treats. He will be missed deeply by all those who were lucky enough to know him.
Mike is survived by his wife Melody of Centerville; his children, Michael R. "Bud" Rose, Jr., and companion Amanda Martinez of Hamilton, MT, and Jennifer Rose and companion Josh Atwood of Titusville, David McCann and wife Lauri of Pleasantville, Shawn Kinnear of Brunswick, GA, and Ronnie Nichols and companion Tabitha Johnson of Titusville; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Hunter Rose, Kaeden and Cameron Bauer, Sarah, Keegan, Kalleigh, Denny, Kevin, Lula, Siobhan, Zariyah, Marvin, Zoe, Kyri, Zelda, Aurelia, Nicole, Myles, Emmett, Elaena, Taylor, Gage, Natalee, Jayla and Frankie; his sister, Kathy Lingo of Titusville; two brothers, Jack Rose and wife Evelyn of Centerville, and Tony Rose and wife Lisa of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Charlotte Kinnear, a sister, Sandra Rose; a brother-in-law, James Lingo; a nephew, Ryan Rose; and a niece, Ashley Miller.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 5 pm at Grace Fellowship Church.
A celebration of life will be held at the Hydetown Volunteer Fire Department, 12638 Main St, Hydetown, PA 16328, immediately following the memorial service.
Memorial contributions can be made to Yolanda G Barco Oncology Institute 16792 Conneaut Lake Rd, Meadville, PA 16335 or to the youth group at Grace Fellowship Church 2 McKinney Rd, Titusville, PA 16354.
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