John R. Roden

John R. Roden, 83, of Weedsport passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse. Mr. Roden was born on July 9,1941, in Bethlehem, CT., to the late John S. and Alice Ruppel Roden. John was the former highway superintendent for the Town of Brutus and a member of the Weedsport Masonic Lodge. John’s true passion was farming. For many years he worked on the family farm, Roden Brothers Farm. John was able to stay at the farm, the place he loved for so long because of the help he received from his son Eric and daughter-in-law, Joanna as well as their children, David, Erika, Timothy (Sarah) and Nicholas (Samantha).

In addition to his love of farming, he loved spending holidays with Eric, Joanna, their children and especially his great grandchildren, Jack, Benjamin Schmidt, Nathan Roden, Cru and Chase. John always had a soft spot in his heart for his granddaughter Erika, who loved and doted on him all the time.

John is survived by his brother, Andrew Roden; sister Ellen (John) Samoska; children, John B. Roden, Eric (Joanna) Roden, Amy Pierce, Edmond Swan, Jennifer Swan, Peggy (Ron) Fredericks, and Tom (Linda) Swan; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his wife of 36 years, Dorothy Roden and his sister Alice Skarr.

The Roden family would like to acknowledge and thank John's neighbors on Oakland Rd. for always looking out for him.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 6th from 2 to 5 PM at White Chapel Funeral Home 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport.

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