Sally L. Rogers 1934-2021

She was born June 11, 1934, to Joseph and Sally Metzka.

She was married to Robert C. Rogers for 31 years; he passed away Jan. 30, 1986.

While in Springfield Township, she was a lifelong member of the Old Springfield Church. Sally was employed as a secretary at Springfield Local High School. She was also employed for 28 years at the United States Postal Service, first as a part-time rural route carrier, then as a letter sorting machine operator, and finishing her career as a window clerk.

After retirement, she moved to Englewood, Fla., to her “paradise.” There Sally was an associate member of Englewood United Methodist Church. She volunteered at Englewood Hospital, started the Red Hat High Steppers, and was queen mother for years. She was also active in the Lemon Bay Isles Homeowners Association and the Edgewater Club.

In 2018, Sally returned to New Middletown to spend time with her family and friends.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Sally; her husband, Robert; and her brother, Gerald (Butch) Metzka.

She is survived by her brother, Robert (Reed) (Kathy) Metzka; children, Richard (Judy) Rogers of New Springfield, Dr. Ronald (Joyce) Rogers of Petersburg and Rhonda (Lenny) Rispinto of New Middletown; and grandchildren, Eric (Nichole) Rogers, Cery (John) Globeck, Jennifer (Christoph) Martin, Robert (Ashley) Rogers, Dr. Kallie (Austin) Fischer, Ronald Jr. (Julianna) Rogers and Nicholas Rispinto. Sally was also blessed with six great-grandchildren, all whom she loved and adored.

Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at the Old Springfield Church, 11957 Youngstown -Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg, OH, 44454. A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. Friday at the church.

Per Sally’s wishes, donations in her name may be made to Sojourner House, P.O. Box 5694, Youngstown, OH 44504.

Arrangements handled by Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ClementeFuneralHomes.com.

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