Rodney Clyde Early of Williamsville, N.Y. and Lakewood, N.Y., died peacefully with his family on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He was born in New Kensington, PA. to Henry Clyde and Alevia June Bailey Early on October 20, 1950. He graduated from Duquesne University then received a post-graduate degree from Fordham University. He began his career as an officer with Philadelphia County Probation and Parole. After moving to Buffalo in 1976, he joined United States Probation and Pretrial Services for the Western District of New York. He became Chief Probation Officer and served until his appointment as Chief Clerk for the United States District Court of Western New York. He retired in 2009.
Rodney was preceded in death by his mother, June and his father, Henry. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Amy Early, his daughter, Margaret Early and granddaughters, Skylar, Rylie and Phoebe Early-Prochnow as well as his sister, Candace Black, nephew, Joshua (Amber) Black, nephew, Atticus and niece, Alexis.
Fr. Richard Tomasone, Pastor of St. Joseph Church, Warren, PA., will officiate for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church and interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Warren, PA. Services will be private.
Rod’s greatest joy was fishing with his granddaughters on Chautauqua Lake. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, 413 North Main Street, Jamestown, New York 14701. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com <www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com/> The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Thinking about you guys. Love you all.
Praying that all the wonderful memories guide you through this difficult time, sincere condolences.
Dear Brenda,
Thank you for your prayers and condolences. We have a lovely gravesite near the family. This gives us comfort.
We miss you.
Fondly, Amy
My condolences to Rod’s family on his passing. Rod was the Clerk of Court when I started as a law clerk in the Western District of New York and was instrumental in assisting my judge in getting settled in the new spaces. I am glad to read that he was able to spend some years enjoying the Chautauqua area.
Thank you for your kind words, Mark. Rod considered the Court his family.
Sincerely,
Amy
Dear Amy and Maggie – this news came as quite a shock. Please know that your family is in my prayers. I’ve always looked back fondly on my time with Rod when he was Clerk. His mentorship meant everything to me. We’ve missed him, and he will be greatly missed.
Dear Pat,
Rod loved spending time with you at the Lake. Thank you for your kind words and prayers.
Sending my sympathy to Amy and Maggie and grandchildren. Very sad to see this ….I worked with Rod for many years at US Probation. I always loved his hearty laugh. May he Rest In Peace.
Dear Karen,
We remember you fondly. Rod was so happy in Probation.
Warmest regards,
Amy
Amy and Maggie,
Our heartfelt condolences to you at this time of sorrow. The news of Rod passing came as a shock to us. Rod was my role model, mentor, and friend. I will always remember him for his generosity, great laugh and sound advice. I am happy to hear he spent his retirement enjoying his time at the lake with his granddaughters, I know they meant everything to him. May your memories of Rod bring comfort to you at this time. Our sympathy is with you. Joe and Michele Giacobbe
Dear Joe and Michelle,
Thank you for your most kind words about Rod. He was truly happy at the Lake.
Fondly,
Amy
Candy,
I am so sorry to hear of Rod’s passing!! I will always remember him coming to my house when I cut my finger when we were teens. Bless you and your family. Praying for strength. Love you kid.
Amy and family,
Our deepest sympathy. We always enjoyed talking to Rod at family gatherings. May the memories sustain you through this time.
Chuck & Toni
Dear Chuck and Toni,
Thank you for your kind expression of sympathy. I sincerely hope to see you soon.
Fondly,
Amy
Dear Dr. Amy and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are thankful for our families friendship in past years, We hope you find comfort in all the good memories you cherish.
Shelley and Tony Jr. Piazza
Dear Shelley and Tony,
Thank you for your kind expression of sympathy. We think of you with fondness.
Sincerely,
Amy
Rodney, Candace, and I were childhood friends and remember the days I would ride my bike almost 3 miles up Grunderville road to his parents house. A lot of pleasant memories. I am sorry to hear of his passing and best wishes to your family. Tom Martin from Mesquite, Texas