Obituaries
November 28, 2023

Tina Rockwell – Charleroi

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Tina Rockwell, 62, of Charleroi, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at the Donnell House, with family by her side and after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Brownsville on Aug. 12, 1961, daughter of the late Leo and Ruth Miller Rode. Tina graduated from Brownsville High School and worked at various dry cleaners over the years as a presser. She was Catholic by faith. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Allan Rockwell; sisters, Carmella and husband Melvin Bowers, and Nina and husband John Zetty; brother, Leo Pat and wife Judy Rode; children, Charles Michael Carpinelli Jr. and wife Samantha, Jason Rockwell and wife Cindy, and Jessica Kirtley and Dylan; grandchildren, Allan Carpinelli, Darius Rockwell and Ayden Rockwell; along with nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private and in the care of SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, PA 15417, www.skirpanfuneralhome.com.

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