1931-2026
Rhoda H. Strishock, age 94, a Treasure Lake DuBois, PA resident, died on Friday, May 22, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. Born on June 17, 1931 in Hawthorn, PA; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rhoda Miller McAninch. On June 18, 1949 she was married to Stephen A. Strishock Sr. and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2011. Rhoda was a homemaker, and was a member of St. Tobias Church in Brockway. Throughout her life she was very faithful to her church and the Catholic religion by saying the rosary and reciting her litany of prayers daily. Rhoda enjoyed staying fit by exercising, especially at the YMCA in Brookville. She also enjoyed playing cards, listening to books using Audible, and watching movies on Netflix. Watching the Price is Right and several soap operas was also a part of her daily routine. She is survived by daughters Ann Strishock of Pittsburgh; Denise (Jim) Bennett of Brockway; Kathryn (Mark) Hillard of Gettysburg, PA; Paula (Scott) Foradora of DuBois; a daughter-in-law Jean Strishock of Brockway; sons Mark (Paula) Strishock; Edward (Heidi) Strishock and Thomas (Carol) Strishock all of DuBois; sisters Bonnie Noyer of Erie, PA and Pam (Alan) Shook of Quarryville, PA. Rhoda is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. In addition to her parents and her husband she is also preceded in death by 2 sons Randy Strishock; Stephen A. Strishock Jr; sisters Vinnie Geer; Mary Buzard; Tish Grant; Doris Logan; Virginia Brown; brothers Walter Stover; Ray McAninch; Ivan McAninch; Paul McAninch; a granddaughter Jessica Strishock Swisher; and 2 infant great grandchildren. There will be no public visitation. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 26th at 11:30 AM at St. Tobias Church in Brockway with Fr. John Detisch presiding. Burial will follow in St. Tobias Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Tobias Church 1135 Hewitt Street Brockway, PA 15824 or St. Aloysius Endowment Fund C/O DuBois Central Catholic School 200 Central Christian Road DuBois, PA 15801.
