Centre County PA Archives Obituaries.....Rhoades, Edwin A. “Ed” Jr. February 13, 2021
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Centre Daily Times 17 February 2021
Edwin A. “Ed” Rhoades, Jr
July 7, 1924 - February 13, 2021

Milesburg, Pennsylvania - Edwin A. “Ed” or “June” Rhoades,
Jr. 96, of Milesburg, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 13,
2021. Born on July 7, 1924, in Tyrone, he was the son of the late Edwin and Gertrude
(Beckwith) Rhoades, Sr. On May 3, 1947, he married the love of his life, Mary
“Mame” Shay, who preceded him in death in 2002. Ed enlisted in the
United States Navy on October 30, 1942 and received his honorable discharge on
January1, 1946. He earned the rank of Seaman Second Class and was awarded the
European- African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Service Medal,
Asiatoio Pacific, 1 star, and Philippine Liberation, 2 stars for his military
service. Ed was of the Methodist faith. He worked at Cerro Copper and Brass,
retiring after 36 ½. He was always wanting to help others, especially his
children and grandchildren. He do anything he could from installing water meters to
home improvements for so many. No job was too large for Ed. All someone would need
to ask, and he was there to give a helping hand. . He was a great husband, father,
grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be remembered and missed by all
that knew him. Ed will be remembered by many for his harmonica playing skills, his
love of pig roastings, and for baking pies. He was committed to his yearly Christmas
portrayal of Santa for his family, especially for his grandchildren. Ed is survived
by two sons: Robert “Lou” Rhoades and his wife, Zina, of State College
and Jeffery Rhoades and his wife, Marissa, of Ransom, PA; three daughters: Shirley
Walters and her husband, Don, of Milesburg, Gertrude Houser of Bellefonte, and Paula
Rhoades of Milesburg with whom he resided until the Lord called him home. He is also
survived by one sister, Blanch Weaver-Wilson of Loganton, several grandchildren,
many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Along with his parents and
wife, Ed was preceded in death by one son, Edwin A. Rhoades, III who passed away in
2018. A celebration of life will be held in late spring or early summer of 2021 and
will be announced. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kader-Neff Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Inc. 135 Main St. Howard. An online guest book can be signed or
condolences to the family available at www.kader-neff.com

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