Rena Rozelle Robacker

Rena Rozelle Robacker

May 29, 1932 – October 18, 2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Rena Rozelle Robacker, of Dickson City, PA. Rena was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Born in Scranton, PA on May 29, 1932 she was the oldest daughter of Horace and Anna Schwartz Rozelle. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Warner “Stub” Robacker with whom she celebrated 45 years of marriage prior to his death in 1999.

Rena worked a seamstress throughout her life working for the prestigious Manhattan Shirt Factory and later for Casket Shells Inc. wear she worked with loving care on her craft. Rena was not only a talented seamstress but also an avid baker and accomplished crocheter. She shared her talents with her family and friends over the years crafting numerous blankets and baking her famous walnut and pumpkin rolls.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter Robin Smiegal, an infant great-grandson, her brother Arthur Rozelle and his wife Martha, a sister Kathleen and her husband John Walsh Sr. and her nephew and his family John Jr., wife Judy and great-niece Heather Ann Walsh.

Rena is survived by her son Warner “Stubby” Robacker, Orlando, FL, a daughter Terry Swartz and husband John Lake Ariel, PA and son-in-law Joseph Smiegal, Jessup, PA. In addition, she is survived by what she referred to as her “greatest joy” her grandchildren, who affectionately called her Nana, Jamie Ofcharsky and husband Ryan Hydes, MD, Tanya Mauro, Dickson City, PA, Joseph Smiegal III and companion Andrea Fallas, Eynon, PA and Michael Smiegal and wife Kristina South Cannan, PA. Her great-grandchildren to whom she was affectionately known as Nanny, Savannah Geroluo and Hudson Wilson both of Dickson City, PA. As well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their heart felt gratitude to the staff of the Forest City Nursing Home, and Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore PA who cared for Rena in final months. A special thank you to her granddaughter Tanya, with whom she resided and who provided many years of exceptional care.

Arrangements are under the care of the Corey Brian Strauch Funeral Home, 602 Birch Street, Scranton, PA. Friends may call Friday, November 13, 2026 from 5-7pm in the funeral home. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30.

Internment will be Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11 AM at the Primitive United Methodist Church Cemetery Dickson City, PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.