Dora E. ‘Doddie’ Rhoads –  Roscoe
Obituaries
May 28, 2020

Dora E. ‘Doddie’ Rhoads – Roscoe

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Dora E. “Doddie” Rhoads, 82, of Roscoe, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was born Sunday, Dec. 12, 1937, in Charle- roi, a daughter of the late Foster and Catherine Endeman. In addition to her parents, Doddie was preceded in death by her son, Randy Rhoads; her sister, Beverly Lewis; and a brother, Albert “Scratch” Endemen. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, Raymond Rhoads; four children, Tammy Killebrew and husband Rick of Austin, Texas, Reed Rhoads and wife Mary of California, Pa., Kelly Thornburg and husband Mark of Austin, Texas, and Ryan Rhoads of Allenport; daughter-in-law, Jo Mikita Rhoads of Brownsville; and sister, Betsy Neil of Cucamonga, Calif. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Brittany Owens and husband Brandon, Ashley Favaron and husband Travis, Chelsey Thornburg, Zachary Thornburg, Jeremy Thornburg, Samantha Herring and husband James, Randy Rhoads, Michael Rhoads, Raquel Rhoads and Rayce Rhoads; and four great-grandchildren, Asher and Tatum Owens, James Herring and Decker Rhoads. Friends will be received at MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa., from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2020, and until 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, with the Rev. Amory Merriman officiating. In keeping in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the commonwealth, 25 visitors may be in the funeral home at one time. We seek everyone’s cooperation and patience in practicing social distancing, wearing face masks and limiting your visit to 5 minutes or less. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery. To leave condolences online, please visit mariscottifuneralhome.com.

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