Smethport – Cheryl L. “Bean” Rodgers, 74, of Smethport, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (February 5, 2025) at her home in Smethport.

She was born August 1, 1950 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Alfred and Artie (Bells) Cochran. On April 15, 1967, in Coryville, PA, she married Clyde E. Rodgers, who died January 1, 2017.

Bean attended Smethport Area High School and worked at the Bradford Chocolate Factory in Bradford.

She was a life member of the VFW Post #2497 of Smethport. She loved baking, boating, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by:

Two daughters: Bonnie L. (Troy) Regis of Duke Center and AmyJo (Todd) Gross of Bradford

One son: Paul E. (Sherry) Rodgers of Bradford

Grandchildren: Chelsea (Andy) Eliason, Kortney and Hailea Regis, Curtis (Maggie) Rodgers, Katelynn, Sydney and Lacey Rodgers, Travis (Ashly) Gross and Samantha Gross

Two great grandchildren: Brynn and Kohen Eliason

One sister: Susan (Joseph) Nichols of Bradford

And many nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents and husband, Bean was preceded in death by a son, Randy Guy Rodgers, two brothers, Butch and Bernie Cochran, and three sisters, Margaret Nye, Shirley Barnett and Gloria Galentine.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Bean’s Life on Saturday, Feb.8, 2025 from 1-4PM at the Smethport VFW Post #2497.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Smethport VFW Post #2497 Kitchen Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.