Serene, Rodger C., 65, Johnstown, passed away July 5, 2018 at his home. Born February 22, 1953 in Kittanning; a son of the late Richard and Virginia (Smith) Serene. Preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Douglas Serene and Karen Beckett. Survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Sharon (Younker) Serene; his children; Rodger C. “Craig” Serene, Erie; Kerilyn Nielsen (Erik), Erie; and his “second son”, Rick Marzka; 12 grandchildren; his siblings, Cliff and Brad Serene, both of Kittanning. Rodger served our country in the served United States Army. He was currently retired, and had worked for both GTE and Verizon as an Installer in Erie. Rodger was a member of the North East Masons Lodge #399, he loved the Steelers, and enjoyed his times hunting with his son, he loved listening to his Oldies music, and Sharon will always remember him singing the following to her, “The first thing every morning, and the last thing every night, I think of you”. Sharon and the family would like togive a special thanks to Elaine & Kayla from Windber Hospice for their excellent care of Rodger. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at Moxham Church of the Brethren, 536 Grove Ave. Johnstown, PA 15902. Pastor Daniel Rhodes, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rodger’s memory to Windber Hospice or Moxham Church of the Brethren. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. “Exclusive Provider of Veterans & Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com