Robert Paul Rodgers

Robert P. “Bob” Rodgers, 83, of Brookfield, OH, passed away peacefully with his wife, son, and brother at his side, late Saturday evening, June 21, 2026, in Hospice House, Poland, OH.

Mr. Rodgers was born on December 16, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert I. and Rosemary (Sheridan) Rodgers. He attended Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School and later graduated from Sharon High School in 1961.

For 28 years, Bob worked as a metallurgical technician at Sharon Steel’s former Farrel plant. He then drove a school bus for Brookfield Area Schools, later becoming supervisor of the bus garage. Concurrently, Bob coached Track and Cross Country at Brookfield High School, where coaching and mentoring young athletes became a true passion.

Bob was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex, and was previously a longtime member of St. Stanislaus Church, Sharon, where he served as an Eucharistic Minister and Usher.

He proudly served in the 858 Quarter Master Unit in the U.S. Army Reserves, Farrell.

A classic car enthusiast, Bob was the proud owner of a 1951 Chevy Sedan Deluxe and won numerous trophies at local and regional car shows.

His greatest love, however, was that for his family, especially for his beloved grandchildren, and getting together every Sunday for family dinner.

Bob was a friendly and outgoing person; everyone who knew him loved him.

His wife of 59 years, Rosemarie (Bachick) Rodgers, whom he married on September 3, 1966, survives at home in Brookfield.

Bob is also survived by his son, Bob Rodgers (Alexandra), Independence, OH; his twin siblings - a sister, Sherry Hogg (John), West Middlesex, PA; and a brother, Terry Rodgers, Boardman, OH; three grandchildren, Christina, Alena, and Dillon Rodgers.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Darla Rodgers.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be directed to Church of the Good Shepherd, 3613 Sharon Rd, West Middlesex, PA 16159; or Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514.

Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday (6-28-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon; and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday (6-29-26) in Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, in the church, with Rev. Glenn Whitman, as celebrant. Full military honors will be rendered by the Wheatland AL and West Middlesex VFW Honor Guard.

Interment: Brookfield Twp. Cemetery, Brookfield, OH.