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Katherine Rodda Obituary
She was born June 6, 1921 in the Town of Ohio, a daughter of Earl and Myrtle Stephens Brondstatter. She was a graduate of Poland High School and the Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College.
On Aug. 9, 1943, Katherine married William H. Rodda in the Town of Ohio and they made their home at their farm on Davis Corners Road in Morrisville. William predeceased her on Sept. 1, 2012, following 69 years of marriage. Katherine had been a baker for several area restaurants and colleges, as well as a homemaker who devoted her life to caring for her family.
She was a member of the Peterboro United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Peterboro Grange. Katherine's first love was her family and then quilting.
Surviving are her children, Thomas and Chris Rodda of Oneida, Naomi and Milton Denison of Peterboro, Joan and James Curtis of Cazenovia, Mary Ellen and George Fish of Menasha, Wis., William and Yanxia Rodda of Albuquerque, N.M., and Philip and Marianne Rodda of Hanahan, S.C.; a sister, Mary Barnard of Stittville; grandchildren, Tamara, Kevin, Thomas, Kara, Mary Rose, Matthew, Diana, Teri, Eric, Daniel, Curt, Ben, Boyang, Sam and Benny; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday Oct. 17, from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville, followed by interment in the Peterboro Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call on Wednesday Oct. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Peterboro United Methodist Church, or to S.E.V.A.C.
To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories go to: www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Rodda
david bryant
October 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom was a wonderful person.God will welcome her into heaven.
Lisa Donaldson
October 14, 2013
Kathy was a very special and kind person, she was always thinking of others. I am sure she and grandma (Irene Dorrance) are catching up on happenings and planning a sewing project. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rodda family.
Lisa Donaldson
October 14, 2013
Kathy will surely be missed, she was a very special and kind person. I am sure she and Grandma (Irene Dorrance) are catching up on happenings and planning a sewing project. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rodda family.
Ben Fulkerson
October 13, 2013
Ill miss you grandma
janice and lewis graham
October 13, 2013
She will be missed by all who knew her. When she gets to heaven, I bet my mother and her will have a lot to talk about. Prayers to you and your families.
October 13, 2013
To The Family Of Katherine M. Rodda,
Howard and I were so saddened to read in the paper about your Mom. She looked so good when we saw you at Flo's Diner. At least you know that she is now back with your Dad. Remember all the fun times you had, they can't take your wonderful memories away from you. She was such a lovely lady and I loved her smile. RIP Katherine, you will be missed more than you know. Edna and Howard Wilkinson
October 13, 2013
To the Rodda Family- Mrs. Rodda was a very nice lady. Sorry for your loss. Becky Hilts Oster.
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