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Rodger Weitzel Obituary
Rodger A. Weitzel, 58, of Prospect passed away at 11:50 p.m. Thursday at his home.
He was born Sept. 4, 1955, in Ellwood City, the son of the late Clair Calvin Weitzel and the late Lillian (Gallagher) Weitzel.
Rodger was a life member of the Presbyterian Church of Prospect, where he had been an elder. He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed going to Florida for Pirates spring training.
He had worked at AK Steel for 27 years.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy L. (Saunders) Weitzel, who he married June 13, 1987; two daughters, Molly and Lillian Weitzel at home; one son, Joshua Weitzel at home; two sisters, Delores (Reges) LeFebvre of Portersville and Marcia (Kenneth) Parton of Slippery Rock; one brother, Blair Weitzel of Portersville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Weitzel.
WEITZEL - Services for Rodger A. Weitzel, who died Thursday, April 3, 2014, will be at the Presbyterian Church of Prospect, 115 Church St., at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Dave Fox officiating. Interment will be in the Greenlawn Burial Estates, Butler.
Arrangements are handled by the Young Funeral Home, Butler.
Contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Prospect, 115 Church St., Prospect, PA 16052.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Rodger Weitzel
Nancy Molly Lillian,
So sorry to hear of loss! Our sympathy to you all!!!
Keith , Judy, Amanda , Lauren Ansell
April 12, 2014
Dear Molly and Family,
Just to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God help to bring you peace and much comfort. God Bless.
Jacquie Isacco
April 9, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers!
Russ and Garnet Auth
April 8, 2014
Aunt Nancy,
Sorry about Rodger. I'll give you a big hug when I see you.
Love,
Ryan Putorti
April 8, 2014
Nancy,Josh,Molly,and Lillian,
We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with all of you during this time.
The Putorti Family
April 8, 2014
Nancy, Josh, Molly and Lillian, I was sorry to read in the paper about your loss of Roger. May your family strength and your faith help to ease the sadness. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you face the days ahead.
Jean Allen, Albuquerque, NM
April 7, 2014
Nancy, Josh, Molly, and Lillian....
We were so saddened to hear about Rodger. May knowing you are in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow.
God Bless you all.
Jon & Sarah Domaradzki
Hannah, Michal, & Megan
April 7, 2014
So Sorry to hear about Roger. You will all be in my prayers.
Diane Gieraltowski
April 7, 2014
Dear Weitzel Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Rodger's passing. Know that we are praying for you and may the many wonderful memories of your time with him give you comfort over the toughest days ahead.
Charlene, Ellie and Emma Shaw
April 7, 2014
Nancy, the love your family has for each other is inspiring and the love will get you all through this very difficult time. Sending my prayers
Joann Hinchberger
April 7, 2014
Nancy, Josh, Molly, & Lillian,
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Theresa & Mark McCaslin & family
April 7, 2014
Nancy, Josh, Molly & Lillian,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Sorry we are not there to give you a hug. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fonda & Duke Snyder
April 6, 2014
Nancy, I Am So Sorry! You And Your Family Are In My Prayers.
Lilly Baptiate
April 6, 2014
NANCY, JOSH, MOLLY AND LILLIAN,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
NANCY...I WISH I COULD BE THERE IN PERSON TO GIVE YOU A BIG HUG.
JIM & NANCY HARMON
April 6, 2014
Nancy, Josh, Molly and Lilly, so very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He was loved by all that knew him. Uplifting you all in prayer and thoughts. Hold tight to memories until you meet again. Jackie Nicklas
April 6, 2014
Sending love, love, love. You and your family are in my prayers daily.
Linda Dudek
April 5, 2014
Nancy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammie Ferraro
April 5, 2014
Nancy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God's strength help you all through.
The Hilliard Family
April 5, 2014
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family.
Charlene (Flynn) Switzer
April 5, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherri Adamson
April 5, 2014
Nancy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the sympathy I have for you and your family! May God be with you all and help you thru your heartache.
Vivian Hogue
April 5, 2014
Praying for you all.
April 5, 2014
I am very sorry for loss.My prayers are with you all through this hard time.
April 5, 2014
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