Rodney P. Jarinko

Rodney P. Jarinko, 80, of Cherryville, formerly of Moore Township, passed away on Wednesday, August 09, 2023, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem.  He was the loving husband of Helen M. (Meseros) Jarinko. Rodney and Helen celebrated 59 years of marriage on May 30th.  Born in Palmerton, Rodney was a son of the late Clarence and Martha (Hess) Jarinko.  He was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1960.  A career that spanned 30 years, Rodney was employed by Moore Township serving as Supervisor, Secretary and Treasurer, before retiring.  Prior to that, he was a shoe department manager for the former Orr’s Department Stores.  Rodney was a member of Whitfield Lodge No. 622 F. & A.M. - Tatamyand Rajah Shrine.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Helen, he will be dearly missed by his niece and nephew, Linda Fisher of Lehighton, and Brian Azar of Allentown; two great-nieces, Annie Jachowicz of Tamaqua, and Kathy Westrip of Jim Thorpe; along with his wife’s nieces and nephews.  Rodney was predeceased by his brothers, Sanford and Mark Jarinko; and a niece, Elouise Gallagher.

Services: A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, in the Village of Moorestown – Bath, PA 18014.  Friends and relatives are invited to call on Monday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Tuesday morning from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.  Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown.