Rose ‘Rosie’ ‘Gram’ Marie Carletta (Eby) Baumgardner

Born March 25, 1937, at her family’s home in Lewistown. She was the daughter of the late Harvey C. and Marie L. (Guerrini) Eby.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William S.H. Baumgardner Sr. whom she married on June 2 1957; her son, William S.H. Baumgardner Jr.; grandson, Harry A. Beers (in infancy); and brothers, Harvey C. Eby Jr. and Benjamin F. Eby

She is survived by her children, Daniel Baumgardner and wife, Deborah, of Chambersburg, Pamela Boyer and husband, Micheal, of Duncannon, and Angela House and husband, Rev. James House, of Tyrone; six grandchildren, Kristie Ross and husband, David, of Burnham, Samuel Baumgardner and wife, Chelsey, of Lewistown, William III Baumgardner and wife, Britney, of Lewistown, Kimberlin House, of Tyrone, Jezika Weist and husband, Rick, of Emmas, and Cassandra Baumgardner and fiancÈe, Shawn Medora, of Chambersburg; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and daughter-in-law, Denise Baumgardner, of Granville.

Rose was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lewistown.

Rose began her working life at McCrorys Five and Dime, where she was employed for two years. After she married Bill, he informed her that she would become a housewife, a role she embraced for the remainder of her life.

Rose was a dedicated public servant, serving as an election inspector for Lewistown’s First Ward for more than 30 years. She also volunteered as a phone operator for Fame Fire Co Ambulance before the establishment of the 911 emergency systems.

Her commitment to community safety was further demonstrated when she became one of the founding members and a life member of the Mifflin County Forest Fire Fighters.

During her children’s participation in youth organizations, Rose was actively involved with both the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of America. She served as a scout leader for Junior Troop 1361 and Senior Troop 356 of the Girl Scouts of America in Lewistown.

In her later years, Rose enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends at the Lewistown Senior Citizen Center and her home in Mann Edge Terrace. She served on numerous committees, contributed to church activities such as helping with the “good eggs,” and offered support to grieving parents through the Compassionate Friends group in Lewistown.

A receiving of friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with a memorial service to follow at 8 p.m., with Rev. Karen McCachren officiating.

Friends and family will meet at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Woodlawn, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. to meet for procession to Juniata Memorial Park for the interment.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.