Erica L. Roden

Erica L. (Green) Roden, 37, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 2, 2020. Erica was born in Boardman, Ohio on May 14, 1983 the daughter of Michael P. and the late Susan R. (DeFrank) Ranelli. On October 15, 2005, Erica was united in marriage to Richard A. Roden who survives. Erica was a 2001 graduate of Boardman High School and the University of Phoenix receiving an Associate Degree. She enjoyed photography and writing. Erica’s passion was her commitment to her work as a dog trainer and rescuer of special needs dogs. Erica was currently in the process of completing her lifelong dream of opening Echoes Landing: The Underdog Rescue. Erica was a devoted wife and mother who will be deeply missed by her husband Richard, two daughters Olivia and Karlee: her father Michael P. Green (Patricia Kaplan) and brother Christopher (Marcia) Green, grandparents Richard and Linda Green and Robert and Barb “Nanny” Thomas. Erica’s presence will be missed by her faithful canine companions Toby, Ecko, Piper, Jericho and Canaan. She was preceded in death by her mother Susan DeFrank Ranelli, brother Jon Green and her great-grandparents.
A celebration of Erica’s life will be held on Saturday July 11, 2020 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at Lane Funeral Home – Mineral Ridge Chapel, 1350 Niles Canfield Road, Mineral Ridge, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers a Go Fund Me account has been established in Erica’s honor to assist the family with funeral expenses. Please view www.gofundme.com helptherodenfamily.
Condolences to the family can be expressed at www.lanefuneralhomes.com