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Obituary for Leonard Francis Rodkey
Leonard Francis Rodkey, 82, of Ramey, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home.
Born on May 17, 1933 in Houtzdale, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lillian E. (Woodle) Rodkey.
Leonard served in the US Army during the Korean War, and later served in the US Air Force, and the National Guard. After his service he worked as a Master Grinder for Lee Industries.
On June 25, 1955 he married Agnes Marie Lutz in St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, Houtzdale, who survives him at home.
He was a member of St. Barbara’s PNCC in Houtzdale, the American Legion Post 591, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 327, and the Morann Citizens Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and walking his dog.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a two sons, Alan J. Rodkey, and his girlfriend Tish Johnson, of Houtzdale, and Paul E. Rodkey, and his wife Lori, of Frenchville; a sister, Betty Rodkey of Clearfield,; two grandchildren, Paul L. and Joshua R. Rodkey; one step-grandchild, Mikalyn Travis; niece Tina M. (Jaskowak) Travis of Osceola Mills; a great-nephew Clay A. Travis of Osceola Mills; sister-in-law Helen Lutz of Ramey, and brother-in-law Michael Lutz of Osceola.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas E. and Robert R. Rodkey, a sister, Donna M Jaskowak, and brother-in-law John Jaskowak.
Family will receive friends 5-8 PM Thursday in Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Ramey. A Vigil for the deceased will be said at 6 PM by Father Scott Lill.
Prayers of transfer will be said Friday at 9:15 AM at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Scott Lill as celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Barbara’s Cemetery.
Born on May 17, 1933 in Houtzdale, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lillian E. (Woodle) Rodkey.
Leonard served in the US Army during the Korean War, and later served in the US Air Force, and the National Guard. After his service he worked as a Master Grinder for Lee Industries.
On June 25, 1955 he married Agnes Marie Lutz in St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, Houtzdale, who survives him at home.
He was a member of St. Barbara’s PNCC in Houtzdale, the American Legion Post 591, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 327, and the Morann Citizens Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and walking his dog.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a two sons, Alan J. Rodkey, and his girlfriend Tish Johnson, of Houtzdale, and Paul E. Rodkey, and his wife Lori, of Frenchville; a sister, Betty Rodkey of Clearfield,; two grandchildren, Paul L. and Joshua R. Rodkey; one step-grandchild, Mikalyn Travis; niece Tina M. (Jaskowak) Travis of Osceola Mills; a great-nephew Clay A. Travis of Osceola Mills; sister-in-law Helen Lutz of Ramey, and brother-in-law Michael Lutz of Osceola.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas E. and Robert R. Rodkey, a sister, Donna M Jaskowak, and brother-in-law John Jaskowak.
Family will receive friends 5-8 PM Thursday in Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Ramey. A Vigil for the deceased will be said at 6 PM by Father Scott Lill.
Prayers of transfer will be said Friday at 9:15 AM at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Scott Lill as celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Barbara’s Cemetery.
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