Obituary of Marlene M. Rodgers
Mrs. Marlene M. Rodgers, 84, of Titusville, passed away on December 2, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Titusville on August 16, 1935 to the late Albert and Ruby Sprandle Hartwig.
Marlene married Wayne M. Rodgers on June 5, 1954 in Titusville. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2015.
She was a cook at various establishments in the area including the Oaks Tavern, Colonel Drake Hotel, University of Pittsburgh, and Cross Creek Resort.
Marlene was a past member of Lady Drake Rebekah Lodge and the Titusville Moose Family Center Lodge 94.
She enjoyed all children, making beer bread, Sunday dinners, canning, yard sales, and collecting bells with her husband. She will also be remembered for her long shot from Titusville to Cherrytree for her ten point buck.
Marlene is survived by her seven children, Wayne “Mike” Rodgers of Titusville, Linda Rodgers and Bill of Ridgeville, SC, Beth Beers and husband Stub of Titusville, Jon Rodgers and wife Rose of Hydetown, Rita Jolly and husband Eugene of Holley, NY, Tonia McGarvie and husband Greg of Centerville, and Donald “Donny” Rodgers of Titusville; the following grandchildren, Natasha Ruth and husband Dean of Montana, Robert Fielding and wife Amy of Illinois, Randy Fielding of South Carolina, Amanda Gilson and husband Wayne “Alan” of Titusville, Shawn Rodgers and wife Joann of Fauncetown, Amy Riley and husband Corey of Pleasantville, Robert Jolly and wife Tiffany of Hamlin, NY, William Jolly and wife Tiffany of Rochester, NY, Isaac Jolly and fiancée Clair of Hamlin, NY, Donald McGarvie and wife Lynn of Pleasantville, Trevis McGarvie and wife Jen of Pleasantville, Tim McGarvie of Centerville, Terra Rodgers and husband Dan of Enterprise, Tia Diegleman and husband John of Centerville, Jerod Rodgers and companion Casey of Cambridge Springs, Don Rodgers and wife Tracy of Kentucky, and Jimmy Nunemaker; fifty great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special Mama to all her grandkids and extra kids, Debi, Kellie, Lucy, Deb, Venus, and many more; special friends, Margaret Fenstermaker of Titusville and Russ and Donna Yoas of Townville; and special neighbor Bill James.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Ruby Britt and Rashell Rodger; two sisters, Marguerite Myers and Hazel Loker; and a brother, Leslie Hartwig.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 1 PM, 1721 Dempseytown-Gresham Road, Titusville, PA 16354, for close family and friends.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 417 N. Monroe St., Titusville, PA 16354, or to a charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of Crawford County and their nurses, Stacy, Kate, Lisa, and Audrey.
