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Rodger L Pleskonko

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Name of Deceased Rodger L Pleskonko
Age 72
Date of Death 01/01/2024
Date of Birth 04/24/1951
Funeral Home Reed Funeral Home

Rodger L. Pleskonko, 72, of North Philipsburg, passed away at his residence on Jan. 1, 2024.

Born April 24, 1951 in Philipsburg, he was the son of Andrew and Madelyn (Kruger) Pleskonko.

Rodger was a coal miner and then worked for the Pennsylvania Department of CorrectionS, first as a corrections officer and then retired as a labor foreman.

He graduated from Philipsburg Osceola High School in the Class of 1969 and obtained a forestry degree from the Williamsport Area Community College.

Rodger enjoyed spending time with his family and grandsons, cooking holiday meals, rides through Black Moshannon and watching the Bald Eagles at Cold Stream Dam. He was very proud of each of his grandsons.

On July 9, 1976, he wed the former Judith Dawn Hamilton in Williamsport.

He is survived by a daughter, Amy L. (Troy) Butler of Philipsburg; and son George J. (Heather) Pleskonko of State College. Also surviving are grandsons Braedon Butler and fiancee Tessa Reams, Trent Butler, and Aiden Pleskonko.

Also surviving are sisters, Andrea (Tom) Lane and Mary Ann (Rob) Weyant, all of Florida; brothers, Chuck (Veronica) Pleskonko of New Jersey, Marlin Pleskonko, Mark (Barbara) Pleskonko, and Michael (Debbie) Pleskonko, all of Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his wife, Judy Pleskonko, who died on Sept. 9, 2023.

As per Rodger’s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.

Please make all memorial contributions to the Rowland Theater, Philipsburg.

The Reed Funeral Home in Houtzdale is in charge of the arrangements.