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Rhoda Oswald Obituary

Rhoda McKee Oswald, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, John 14:2 and Second Corinthians 5:8. A resident of Cedarbrook Nursing Home for 4 years and 9 months she passed away, April 30, 2020 from complications of Frontotemperal dementia (FTD) and succumbing to the Covid19 virus. She was the wife of Willis A. "Bud" Oswald, Jr. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary April 18th. Rhoda was the second daughter of the late Irvin Lee and Merle Elsie (Diehl) McKee. Rhoda graduated from Allentown High School class of 1961. She loved being a stay at home mother until her three sons were in school. Rhoda then worked several jobs including the Driftwood Drive In, Weavers Gems and Minerals and retiring from Day Timers as a supervisor after 18 years. She served as president of the Liberty Bell Elem. School for many years, Lehigh Christian Academy and several Christian Women's groups and as a Sunday School Teacher. Rhoda was a member of the Locust Valley Chapel, Coopersburg. She was a great wife and mother.

Rhoda is survived by her husband, sons Todd David of New Hampshire, Scott Tyler (Sherry) of Tamaqua, PA, Nathan Andrew of Coopersburg, PA, sister Eunice Dorney, sisters-in-laws, Lois Wolff, Nancy Moore, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons.

Services and burial will be private and at the discretion of the family. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Allentown. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AFTD, 2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406. In memory of Rhoda Oswald.

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Published by Morning Call on May 1, 2020.

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Carolyn Gessner

May 6, 2020

Dear Bud & family: We are praying for you at this difficult time. We are glad that Rhodas suffering is finally over, but know how much you miss her. We will always remember that you & Rhoda came to Bobs memorial service. That meant so much to us. It was nice to get to talk to you & Nathan when you came to Cedarbrook. Your faith in the Lord & His love were evident in your life. In Christ,

Stanley Mann

May 6, 2020

My heart goes out to you and your three sons on the loss of a loving wife and mother. I know heartbreak, as I lost my loving wife Lois the same day. May the memories you all have of Rhoda brighten your days ahead. God bless you and the boys.
Ps: Timothy Bortz also sends his condolences to all of you.
Stanley E. Mann

Robert Diehl

May 5, 2020

My Rhoda rest in peace with her Heavenly Father.

Jean Larison

May 3, 2020

Bud & Family - I'm so sorry for your loss, but happy for Rhoda that she is home with our Lord. Please keep all your happy thoughts close to your heart as they become your most precious memories. My prayers are with you.

Frank Farley

May 2, 2020

Bud, Scott,Nathan,Todd and Eunice, Please know that we are among the many who grieve with you at this sad time. We do, however rejoice that you know that she is in the presence of her Lord and suffering no more. May the comfort of her Lord be yours each day. Deu. 33:12

Demitri/Kay Lousos

May 1, 2020

Dear Bud, Nathan, Scott and Todd: Our sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful wife/ mother, Rhoda. We have been thinking of you all often and are so sorry to hear about Rhoda's passing. May she rest in peace and may her memory be eternal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dr. Castellani

May 1, 2020

Rhoda was truly a nice, good hearted human being. Rest in peace. God bless your soul in heaven. My condolences to the whole family!

Pastor Mike

May 1, 2020

My prayers are with you and your family Bud. I'll never forget how faithful and devoted you were to your wife while at Cedarbrook. No illness could take that special look she always had in her eyes for you. Only one person she loved more...The Lord. God comfort you all

brenda

May 1, 2020

growing up in the 70s Bud and Rhoda were my sanity and salvation . She was the kindest woman i have ever known she was the mother i always wanted . she will be missed

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