Carol Ann M. Rhoades

Carol Ann M. Rhoades, 82, passed away Sunday, January 4th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, where she had been a resident.

Carol was born in Pottsville on January 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Leonard & Mary (Sninski) Yenilaitus.

She was the widow of Herbert "Scotty” Rhoades.

Carol was a 1960 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. After graduation, she was employed as assistant manager for Rite Aid and then for assisted manager for Walden Books, Pottsville for years before retirement.

Carol was Neil Diamond’s number one fan. She enjoyed going to the beach, New York, reading and attending concerts.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Zambo, two brothers: Lenny & Gary Yenilaitus, her step-daughter, Jan Wilson, and her fur baby, Koko.

Carol is survived by nieces & nephews.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Pottsville.

A private viewing will be held on Saturday, January 10th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Pottsville from 9:30-10:30 AM.

Grave side service and Interment will immediately follow the viewing at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Pottsville.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to St. John the Baptist Church, 913 Mahantongo Street Pottsville, PA 17901.