Dodie Beerbower – Rostraver Township
ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Dodie Beerbower, 79, of Rostraver Township, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, sur rounded by family at Allegheny General Hospital. Dodie was born on Dec. 21, 1945, in Erie, Pa., to Doris Lefaiver (formerly Marquardt) and Herman Marquardt. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School, then obtained her associate’s degree from Robert Morris College in Moon Township. Dodie engaged deeply with the world around her. She loved the arts, read voraciously, traveled often and had a circle of close friends with whom she enjoyed regular card games, lunches and nights at the symphony. Dodie was also generous with her time and talent, serving as a Girl Scout troop leader and PTA president, coaching youth and high school swim teams and much more. Over the years, she coached hundreds of kids, becoming a mentor to many of them. Dodie is survived by her daughter, Katie (Ben) Hager of Rostraver Township; her son, Mike (Val) Beerbower of Dayton, Ohio; a granddaughter, Abby Hager of Rostraver Township; a sister, Linda (Dick) Diehl of Erie; a niece, Betsy (John) Masi; a nephew, Jon (Jen) Diehl; four great-nieces and great-nephews; and Ralph (Mona) Beerbower of Parker, Colo. A visitation for Dodie will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, with a service following at 1 p.m. at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, 724929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome. com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mon Valley YMCA, the Rostraver Public Library or the American Cancer Society.
