Jo M. Rodgers

Rodgers Jo M. Rodgers, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2013 surrounded by her family at the Leo Center for Caring Hospice in Rochester, NY. Jo and her husband Dennis, married for 57 years, are residents of Cherry Ridge Community, in Webster, NY, and formerly long time residents of Worthington. In addition to her husband, Jo is survived by her children, son, Greg (Chris) of Florida; and daughter, Bettina Bebernitz (Arno "Bob") of Ontario, NY; sisters, Carolyn Shipley (Deb) of Chicago, Annetta of Maui; and a brother, Rodney of London, England. She also leaves five grandchildren, Tara, Alex, and Ben Rodgers of Florida, and Blaire and Reed Bebernitz of Ontario. Jo was born September 3, 1936 in Staffordshire, England and attended The Borrowcup School in Litchfield, England. She immigrated to the United States with her family in 1953. She was a homemaker and operated A Touch of Silk floral design for 25 years visiting Arts and Crafts shows through the years in the local area. Jo is a former member and past President of the Worthington Arts and Crafts Guild, and was active for many years in TWIG for the benefit of Children's Hospital in Columbus. A Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, in the chapel at Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 N. High St., Lewis Center, Ohio 43035. Memorials, if desired, can be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH. Condolences to family may be sent to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com.