Karen L. Suchevits Rodriguez – Donora
Obituaries
June 24, 2024

Karen L. Suchevits Rodriguez – Donora

Karen L. Suchevits Rodriguez, 77, of Donora, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born Sept. 10, 1946, in Uniontown, Karen was the daughter of the late Rudy and Betty Suchevits. She was a graduate of Uniontown High School. Karen enjoyed playing bingo and slot machines at her favorite casino. A devoted homemaker, she is survived by four sons, Baron Rodriguez of Donora, Ryan (Allison) Rodriguez of Carroll Township, Tony (Shanon) Rodriguez of Donora and William Rodriguez (Sara Gallick) of Donora; a daughter, Shelly Lewis of West Mifflin; and three grandchildren, Logan, Saleena and Alana Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Rodriguez, who died Aug. 29, 2016. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-2586767, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024. Interment will be private in Monongahela Cemetery. Condolences for Karen can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome. com.

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