Sara J. Rhoades

Sara J. Rhaodes, 79, of Tower City, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Lebanon, on Tuesday, October 15, 1946, a daughter of the late Ruben and Harriett McNeal Clentimack. Sara was a graduate of Tulpehocken High School. 

She was a longtime employee of the former Lebro Shirt Factory, Lykens. Following the closing of Lebro's, she worked at Bell & Evans, Fredericksburg.

Sara was a former member of the Gratz VFW, the Fredericksburg Legion, and the Sheridan Fire Company.

She enjoyed camping at the Pillow Campground and watching her westerns and game shows. Her dog Missy was her constant companion. Sara always looked forward to spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Helen Clentimack, Sandra Spoo, Mary Trainer, and Lucy Conahan.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Dion "Jocko" Rhoades; four children, Dion "Boozer" Rhoades, Tower City, William Rhoades, Middletown, Theresa Witmer (Rick), Tower City, and David Rhoades (Sherry), Loyalton; six grandchildren, Tessa, Shaylee, Ty, Nicole, Alexis, and William Jr.; ten great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Rhoades family. To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.

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