Jonathan Rogers

Jonathan E. Rogers, 85 of Sebring passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:20 PM at Riverview Pointe Care Center in Olmstead Falls, Ohio. Born in Sebring on March 8, 1924 he was the son of the late Jack and Hannah (Miller) Rogers. Jonathan was a 1942 graduate of Sebring High School, and was a US Army Veteran of WWII. Mr. Rogers was employed at Americana Art Pottery as Quality Control person in the packing department, he was a member of the Sebring Presbyterian Church, an avid Sebring Trojan and Massillon Tiger Sports Fan, he loved to golf and always loved to sit down to a good meal. During his time in the army he had the opportunity to play saxophone with the Glenn Miller Band. Mr. Rogers is survived by his daughter, Joanna (David) Shippoli of Strongsville, OH. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (Lash) Rogers on February 21, 2005 and a brother Earl Rogers. A Memorial Service will be held at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM with Rev. David Parry officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home the hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at www.grfuneralhome.com.

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