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Rosalie “Rose” L. Hackett, 75, died Monday, April 27, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford.
Born November 16, 1950, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie (Campbell) Gibson.
Rose was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City. She also belonged to the Ford City Eagles and loved gardening.
She is survived by two daughters, Valerie Hackett and Tracy Hackett; a son, Franklin Hackett; and her grandchildren, Emily Hackett, Kimberley Smith, and Logan Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Hackett.
Friends will be welcomed at Welch Funeral Service, 1032 Fourth Ave., Ford City, on Friday from 12 noon until the time of a blessing service at 1 p.m., with The Very Rev. Eric J. Dinga, V.F., officiating. Interment will follow in Ford City Cemetery. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.welchfh.com.
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