Thursday, March 28, 2024

Obituary of Lester L. Rhoads, 93

Name of Deceased Lester L. Rhoads
Age 93
Date of Death 10/24/2016
Date of Birth 12/06/1922
Funeral Home Kader-Neff Funeral Home

Lester L. Rhoads, 93 of Bellefonte, formerly of Orviston, Pa. passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte. He was born on December 6, 1922, the son of the late John & Rena Emenhizer Rhoads.

Lester married Norma Jane Lucas on June 24, 1943, she preceded him in death in 2008.

He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII.

He worked at General Refractories for 20 years and then for Cerro Metal retiring after many years of service.

Lester enjoyed hunting, bowling, and woodworking. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball.

He had attended the Orviston Church of Christ.

Lester is survived by one daughter; Connie Hanley of Blanchard, two sons; Steven (Vickie) Rhoads of Beech Creek and Nicholas (Sherry) Rhoads of Howard, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a one brother, three sisters, and a grandson; Cory Hanley.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 Main Street, Howard with his grandson Craig Rhoads officiating. Friends and family will be received from 10-11:00 prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be hald at the Schencks Cemetery in Howard Twp.