Rodney Allen Gage, 36, of Sugar Grove, PA, formerly of Russell, PA, died on Sunday April 19, 2026, at UPMC Chautauqua.

He was born June 15, 1989, in Warren, PA, the son of Jack Passinger Jr., and Gina Gage Passinger. Rodney attended Eisenhower High School where he was an avid sports player, participating in football, baseball, soccer, and wrestling. He was a huge NY Giants Football fan, as well as an avid hunter and fisherman. Rodney also enjoyed his time with his family, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Jack and Gina, Rodney is survived by his son, Carson Avery Gage, of Warren, PA; brother, Jack Passinger III, of Warren, PA; maternal grandfather, Denny Gage, of Florida, paternal grandfather, Jack Passinger Sr., of Russell, PA; and his maternal grandmother, Linda Johnson, of Russell, PA.

Rodney was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Gage, grandfather, Allen Johnson, and grandmother, Julie Passinger.

Family will receive friends on Friday April 24, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Dale Haight, officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made through the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses, donations can be mail by calling the funeral home or by mail to: 304 East Street Warren, PA 16365. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com or on their Facebook page.