Edward C. Rhodes

1946 - 2022

Edward Clarence Rhodes, 75, of Greensburg, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He spent the days prior to his death surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 9, 1946, in Greensburg, the son of the late Clarence and Kathryn (Fulton) Rhodes, of Arona. He was a proud Vietnam War veteran and served in the Armed Services from 1965 to 1967 as an Army sergeant E5 with Company B, 2nd Battalion (12th Infantry Division B/212). His career as nature center director at Twin Lakes Park for Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation spanned 33 years. Edward is survived by his wife of 52 and a half years, Gloria Louise Rubright Rhodes. He is survived by a son, Michael (Lee Ann) Rhodes, of Greensburg; by a daughter, Pamela Thomas (Josh Marsh), of Jeannette; and three grandchildren, Connor Thomas, Katelyn Rhodes and Justin Rhodes. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2022, at JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, 2245 Mt. Pleasant Road, Norvelt, PA 15674, where a funeral service will take place at 7 p.m., with Pastor Chris Whitehead, of Charter Oak United Methodist Church. Armbrust Veterans Association will conduct military honors at the conclusion of the funeral service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Westmoreland Department of Veterans Affairs towards purchase of DAV-VAN. www.HofferFuneralHome.com.