Dorothy M. Rodgers

Dorothy Margaret Fontaine

Passed Away September 8, 2016 at Age 86
Born January 11, 1930 in Butler, PA

Married Herman “Chic” Rodgers in 1951, widowed June 26 1985

Survived Don Kovacevic, second husband

Daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Fontaine, Sister of the late Bill (Polly), Jim (Louise), and Herald survived by Irma Fontaine

Mother of 10 (18) children: Sons- James, Herman (Married Pat), Frank(Gail), Rex(Sherry), Tom(Diane), Mark(Esther, Stephanie), and David, and Daughters Gayle, Theresa (Kirk)Fox & Tina (Greg)Glenn

“I have always wanted to have 17 children so Jesus could be in all those places”

Proud grandmother of 36 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, and many of their pets
Numerous beloved nieces and nephews

Pioneer/First Female: Sparkle Market manager, Associates Loan Manager, Butler Consumer Repossession Manager, Center Twp. Secretary Treasurer

Entrepreneur: Cofounder Chairman of Board Hey Electric, Rodgers Dairy Queen, etc.

 

Philanthropic/ Volunteer: Member ST. Andrews Church( Legion of Mary,Perpetual Adoration,Eucharistic Minister, Sunday school teacher), D & R Dances, The Wall, Habitat for Humanity, countless other ministries, President Tanglewood Senior Center
Caterer: Raised over $140,000 for charities

Authur: Children’s Books, Butler Eagle column

Gardener: Double green thumbs

Loved God, his Mother Mary, canasta with family
Memorial Donations can be made to Children’s Hospital, one of many places she donated hand crocheted “prayer blankets”

Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningam St. Butler, PA., from 1-3 and 6-8 PM Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will Celebrated at 11:00 AM Monday at St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, 1660 North Main St. Ext. Butler. Rev. James Salberg to officiate. Interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Butler.

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