OBITUARIES:  RODDA, William; 1938; Walnut Grove, Cambria Cnty., PA

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THE JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE (Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania)
Friday Evening, 18 March 1938
p. 11, c. 3


WALNUT GROVE MAN, 86, DIES SUDDENLY OF CARDIAC ATTACK
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William Rodda Was Native of England; Kept Store at Walsall


William Rodda, 86, died suddenly at his home, 1071 Bedford Street, Walnut Grove, at 
8:30 o'clock this morning. Deputy Coroner John A. Conway said death was due to a 
cardia heart attack.

Born in England, Mr. Rodda came to this country many years ago and located in Bedford 
County, where he was employed in the operation of the ore mines at Riddlesburg. Almost 
40 years ago he came to this vicinity and for 35 years operated a general store at Walsall 
retiring in 1934. Since then he had lived in Walnut Grove.

His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Purdue) Rodda, died seven years ago. Surviving are a son, Fred 
Rodda of 1071 Bedford Street, and a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Wingard of Hartley, Del.

Mr. Rodda was a member of the Hopewell Lodge of Odd Fellows and of the Knights of  
the Golden Eagle at Riddlesburg. Funeral services are to be conducted by Rev. Alex 
Weaver and Rev. J. A. Robinson, but the time has not been set, awaiting the arrival of his 
daughter. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, directed by Fred Geisel, Dale mortician.



THE JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE (Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania)
Saturday Evening, 19 March 1938
p. 9, c. 5


WILLIAM RODDA RITES MONDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for William Rodda, 86, who died of a heart attack at his home, 1071 
Bedford Street, at 8:30 o'clock yesterday morning, fatally stricken while listening to a 
radio broadcast, will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning at his home. Rev. J. A. 
Robinson, pastor of the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren, and Rev. Alex Weaver of 
the Geistown Mennonite Church will conduct the obsequies.  Interment will be in 
Richland Cemetery, directed by Fred J. Geisel, Bedford Street mortician. Mr. Rodda, 
native of England, had resided in this vicinity for almost 40 years, coming here from 
Bedford County.