He was born in West Salem, PA, on May 12, 1932, the son of the late Harry Earl and Helen Hummer Rodgers. Delbert worked many jobs through life which included, kitchen help with the former Carver House in Warren, Barrell Works in Clarendon, PA, Laborer at Welch’s Grape Co, Westfield, NY, and for the former Youngsville-Star Manufacturing Company. He was an avid animal lover and a member of ASPCA, he also loved tinkering with cars. Delbert was a member of the Kinzua Christian Fellowship Church, Warren, PA.
Delbert is survived by his daughter Judy Ann Duckett Rodgers of Northeast, PA; three grandchildren Patrick, Erin, and Eric Duckett; his brother Lee Rodgers and wife Barb of Warren, PA; nieces and nephews, Vinny Leroy Hotchkiss, Lisa Robinson, Lorie Kocjancic, Stephen Rodgers, and Beth Hoffman.
In addition to his parents, Delbert was preceded in death by his wife Beverly Joyce Hallowell, who passed in 2009; his son, Victor James Rodgers, who passed December 28, 2010; sisters- Virginia, Geraldine, and Lucielle, brother Raymond and infant brother Edward.
Friends may call the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St., Warren, PA, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. A funeral and committal service will be held in the funeral home at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Larry Condron, pastor of Good News Church, officiating. Private burial will take place in Gibbs Hill Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St. Warren, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.