Obituary of Rodney H. Covell

Rodney H. Covell passed away March 28, 2016 in the Odd Fellow Rebekah Health Care Facility. Born October 3, 1930 in Lockport, he was the son of Edward and Dorothy Pless Covell. Rodney served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict before he started his banking career with the Liberty Bank in Buffalo. He retired after several years in 1996. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the B. Leo Dolan Post American Legion and enjoyed golfing and playing cards with many of his friends. Rodney was the husband of the late Marilyn L. (Mente) Covell who passed away February 22, 2009; brother of Paul E. (Margaret) Covell, Peter E. (Janice) Covell, both of Lockport and the late Robert H. Covell. He is also survived by his sister in law Ida Covell, Philip and Arlene Marshrey of Reno, NV his dear friend Nancy Lyons and nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call Sunday April 3, 2016 from 3 to 7 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport where services will be held Monday April 4, 2016 at 11 AM. Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Memorials to the Abiding Memorial Fund, c/o Trinity Lutheran Church, 67 Saxton Street, Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family.