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Richard Alan Rodgers
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | October 14, 2023
Richard Alan Rodgers, 84, of Liberty Boro, left the arms of his loving wife into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, October 13, 2023, at his home, leaving behind his loving wife of 30 years, Beverly Weaver Yandrlic Rodgers. Alan was born in McKeesport, PA on September 25, 1939, to the late Portia Hartmeyer Rodgers and Eugene Rodgers. He leaves behind a family that he truly loved, and in turn, they loved and respected him, which includes; daughters Sheri Campbell of Liberty Boro and Becky (Carl) Nelson of Gibsonia. Missing their awesome Pap are grandsons, Ryan Intrieri, Tyal (Daphne) Prince, Brendan Finney, and granddaughter Casey Campbell, and great-grandson Cayson Prince. Alan also leaves a daughter, Lori (Tony) Rodgers of Columbus, OH, Richard Alan (Terri) Rodgers II, of North Versailles, and Eric (Jessica) Rodgers, granddaughter Erica Rodgers, grandson Richard Alan Rodgers III, brothers Robert Rodgers of Vandergrift and Edgar Rodgers of McKeesport and many nieces and nephews. Alan was the type of man who always had a big smile for everyone he met, and he loved to talk to anyone about anything. You felt like he was your best friend after only meeting him once. He was so loving and kind, yet always so much fun. He truly enjoyed his life and family. Alan was a graduate of McKeesport Tech High School and served in the United States Air Force in Alaska before it was even a state. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and held numerous positions in the Jaycees which included State Representative. Alan was retired from TCI Trucking Co., which he loved driving for. He traveled through all fifty states more than once, including Alaska and Hawaii, Hawaii was his favorite. Alan was also an avid fisherman in his younger years and loved working in their flower gardens, ponds, playing games, and having Hawaiian parties. He also attended Park Baptist Church. Family and friends will be received on Monday, October 16th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. Visitation will also take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 noon to be followed by a service at noon with Dr. Rev. Pastor Rudy Mayak officiating. Interment with military honors at Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg, PA will follow the service. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Originally published October 14, 2023.
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