Jeffrey A. Dodge, age 49, of Waterford, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Born in Erie on October 20, 1965, he was one of four children of Ronald L. and Priscilla J. Gibson Dodge.

Dodge, Jeffrey A.Jeff was employed at General Electric where he was a leader and union steward of the UE Local 506. He formerly worked at Steris Corporation. Jeff enjoyed being outside, playing ball and hunting with his boys, spending time with his family and friends, and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of the Waterford First Presbyterian Church.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Priscilla J. Gibson Dodge, and his grandmother, Beatrice Gibson. He is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Carrie Kuhn Dodge; his two sons, Brad and Shawn; his father, Ronald Dodge of Erie; three sisters, all of Waterford, Cheryl Ishman, Cynthia Kucenski and her husband Don, and Jennifer Lloyd; also, many nieces and nephews, and his dogs, Maggie and Mocha.

Visiting hours will be at Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the First Presbyterian Church in Waterford on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Emily Zeig-Lindsey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 112 West 3rd Street, Waterford, PA 16441.