He is also survived by his brother, Geoffrey Wood (Rosalie), NC and sister-in-law, Darie Davis (Chuck Taubersmith), NC. He was the beloved husband for 67 years of Roselind Davis Wood devoted father to Melanie Wood (Beth Hines), OH Jennifer Wood (Robert Steffes), Aliquippa and Heather Wood (Mark Ring), CA He adored his five grandchildren, Alison, Michael, Lindy, Taylor, and Casey and two great-grandchildren, Samson and Bohdan. In a full life of many accomplishments, he would say his family was his greatest achievement. He also served for two years in the US Army. Before entering the priesthood, he worked in radio and television, most notably as the DJ (and heartthrob) of "Rodge's Garage" at WDAD in Indiana, PA and as the weatherman at WJAC in Johnstown, PA. In retirement he served as an interim and supply priest for parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia and the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. His ministry included serving as a chaplain to a group of men incarcerated for life at Western Penitentiary. Philip's Episcopal Church in Moon Township. He was the rector of Christ Episcopal Church in the North Hills until his retirement in 1999 and prior to that the rector of St. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 16, 1933, the son of the late Robert E. Rodgers Taylor "Rodge" Wood, 89, of passed away on January 13, 2023.
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