Obituaries
June 16, 2023

Dolores ‘Doris’ E. Rodebaugh – Weedville, Pa.

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Dolores “Doris” E. Rodebaugh, 86, of Weedville, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital, surrounded by her loving children. Born on June 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Urda of Charleroi. Doris loved baking and cooking for her family and friends. She truly adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dolores is survived by her husband of 64 years, Edward G. Rodebaugh; children, Deborah (Rick) Hansen, Eileen (David) Pipik, Eddie (Caroline) Rodebaugh and Timmy (Mary Duvall) Rodebaugh, with whom she resided and was her caregiver. Affectionately known as “Grammie,” Doris’s family was her life, and she was the center of their lives. Left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Rick (Kristy) Hansen, Josh Hansen, Marissa Hansen, Leanna (Cameron) Wilson, Scott (Carli) Weaver, Alisha Hepak and Nick and Daisy Hepak; and great-grandchildren, Kate Hansen, Nash Weaver, baby Weaver due in August and Colton Hepak. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Fred (Margaret) Urda; sisters, Ann (Ernest) Pierce and Helen (Mike) Bucci; and grandson, Eric Weaver. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. A blessing service will be held immediately following visitation at 6 p.m. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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