Patrick E. Rodgers, 82, of Emporium, PA passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Bradford Manor, Bradford, PA on Friday evening (December 27, 2024). He was born January 20, 1942 in Houtzdale, PA a son of the late Francis and Jean Sheridan Rodgers. On December 10, 1966 he married the late Delores Cardinal.

Pat graduated from Moshannon Valley High School in the class of 1960. He served with the US Army from 1964-1966. He worked many years for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board from which he retired in 2002. Pat was an active member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Emporium, the VFW, Moose, and was a Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Emporium Council #990 from June 1980 through June of 1982.

He is survived by three daughters, Diana Sullivan (Tony), Thomasville, NC;  Deborah Shaginaw (James), Statesville, NC; and Patricia Fitzsimmons (Jim), Bradford; 8 grandchildren:  Nathan, Brett and Sean Young, James III, Nicole and Faith Shaginaw, Lindsey Leet & Bailee Fitzsimmons along with 3 great grandchildren: Maddie, Grady and Nova;  two sisters, Rita Kennedy, Williamsport, PA and Judy Crago, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a great granddaughter, Jessie Fae; brother, Michael Rodgers in childhood and a sister, Mary Lou Hughes.

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium on Friday from 4-6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday (January 4, 2025) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant. A Military Service will follow by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.

Burial will be in the St. Lawrence Cemetery, Houtzdale, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.