David A. Rhodes, D.D.S., M.S., 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday afternoon June 20, 2022 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown following a long illness.
David was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 16, 1947 the son of Jack and Katherine Josephine (Repasky) Rhodes. David was a 1965 graduate of Youngstown North High School, completed a newly established three year pre-med program at Youngstown State University in 1968, received his Bachelor in Dentistry and Doctor of Dental Surgery and Masters of Science in Dental Research from The Ohio State University in 1972 and earned his degree in Orthodontics at Case Western Reserve University in 1975. Between his years of schooling he was a general dental resident at the Youngstown Hospital Association.
In 1976 Dr. Rhodes established his orthodontic practice in Niles, David A. Rhodes D.D.S., M.S. He later expanded his practice to locations in Champion and Liberty. After forty years, he retired from his practice in 2017. He was a member of several dental and professional organizations: American Association of Orthodontists, Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists, Ohio Association of Orthodontists, Cleveland Society of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Corydon Palmer Dental Society, Warren Dental Society, Warren Study Club, plus various Alumni Associations. He was a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Niles, and was honored with a Paul Harris Fellow. Throughout his career, Dr. Rhodes was an active member of the Mahoning Valley, donating his time and energy for the betterment of his profession and his community.
He faithfully attended and was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church until its closing, and also a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hubbard. He and wife Linda loved to sail and camp at Pymatuning Lake, and spend time with family walking the beach and bike riding in Sanibel Island, Florida. David collected model trains, proudly restored the family's antique tractor and showed it for many years at the Canfield Fair. After retirement, he also liked to attend car shows with his 1976 Corvette. David's greatest joy in life was his family and he will be dearly missed.
David is survived by his wife Linda D. (Spognardi) Rhodes whom he married on March 26, 1977; daughter, Sarah Rhodes-Ondi and her husband Attila Ondi of Sebastian, Florida; son, David Alan Rhodes Jr. and his wife Janelle (Hartman) Rhodes of Howland; grandchild, Gabriel Rhodes-Ondi of Sebastian, Florida; brother, Eugene (Marsha) Rhodes of Howland; sister, Jacquelyn (Toby) Abrutz of Hubbard.
Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Niles and from 10 to 10:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at St. Rose Church in Girard. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at church with Rev. James Korda as the celebrant. David's final resting place will be in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in Dr. Rhodes' name to: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, St. Rose Catholic School or the Rotary Club of Niles.
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