Vernon H. Rhoades III

1954 - 2025

Vernon H. Rhoades III, 71, of New Kensington, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. He was born in New Kensington on Oct. 15, 1954, to the late Vernon H. Rhoades Jr. and Claire T. Skiffington Rhoades and was a lifelong resident of New Kensington. Mr. Rhoades worked in numerous roles for Industrial Terminal for 40 years. He was a life member of the 7th Street Sportsman's Club, New Kensington, and a social member of Arnold #1, PLMS, and the Kinloch Fire Hall. He enjoyed socializing with family and friends, especially at the 7th St. Sportsman's Club. He also enjoyed hunting at family camps in Tionesta and Mahaffey and watching the Steelers, Westerns, and Indiana Jones movies. He also adored his beloved Bug, "Lillie." He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cindy L. Starr Rhoades; son, Vernon H. Rhoades IV of New Kensington; daughter, Valerie (husband Adam Shreve) Rhoades of Parks Township; grandson, Tristan Shreve; and brother, Mark Rhoades (Barbie Overby) of Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Scott David Rhoades. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Road at Alder St. The 7th Street Sportsman Club will have a service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in the funeral home. The family suggests donations made in his name to the Animal Rescue League. Burial will be private in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. www.RusiewiczFH.com