Stella Marie (Weirich) Rode

Stella Marie Rode

DOVER- Stella Marie (Weirich) Rode, 89 of Dover, PA formerly of Manchester. PA passed away, Sunday, April 12, 2026, with family by her side in Dover. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Rode who passed away on November 9, 2021

Mrs. Rode was born October 19, 1936, in Manchester, Pa and was the daughter of the late Christian and Ida (Snelbaker) Weirich

She attended Manchester High School in Manchester. She was employed by Bern Haven Sewing factory in Mount Wolf, PA as a seamstress. She was a member of Ambassador Bible Church in Manchester, PA. Stella was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother and loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and scratch off lottery tickets.

Mrs. Rode is survived by her daughter, Roxanne Harman of Dover, PA, her grandson, Tyler Harman and his wife Abby, and her great-grandchildren Emma and Harper Harman. She was preceded in death by son-in-law, Joel Harman; her sisters, Florence Shearer, Velma Firestone, Nora Taylor, Grace Beard, Gloria Steely, and her brothers, Wilbert Weirich, Leroy Weirich, Chester Weirich and Jay Weirich

Her funeral service will begin at 4:00 PM, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 South Main Street. Mount Wolf. PA. Her viewing will be from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Her burial will be in Manchester Union Cemetery. Officiating at her service will be Reverend James Winter.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

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