Patricia J. Rodney

Patricia J. Rodney obituary, Erie, PA

Patricia J. Rodney

Patricia Rodney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home - Erie on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Patricia J. Mattimoe Rodney, 72, of Greene Township, passed away Tuesday March 11, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Erie on August 4, 1952 a daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Potosnak Mattimoe.
Patricia graduated from Gannon University and worked as a lab director at Meadow Brook Dairy for 15 years. She enjoyed zumba classes and loved spending time outdoors camping, or anywhere near water, and spending time with her cats and dogs.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her aunt, Winifred Potosnak, and her uncle, Joseph Potosnak.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Gregory Rodney; one son, Kyle Rodney (Kelly); one daughter, Kerri Kunselman (Mark); and two grandchildren, Joseph and Jamie.
Funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements were made by the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, 16504.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Anna Shelter, http://www.theannashelter.com
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