Dana Rogers Obituary
In loving memory of Dana Rogers (Kearny, New Jersey), who departed this world on October 8, 2025 at the age of 96. Dana leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kazys Krusinskas and Ona Krusinskas; her husband Frank Rogers; her sister Stella Rasimas; her brother-in-law Petras Rasimas; her sister Marija Palonis; her brother-in-law George Blazas; her son Raymond Rogers; and her grandson Edward Balcom.
She is survived by: her children, Richard Rogers, Ruta Pastore (Robert Weimer), Robert Rogers (Magda Rogers) and Rita Balcom (Robert Connolly); her grandchildren, Kristen Maida, Stephen Pastore, Michael Pastore, Briana Balcom, Taryn Balcom, Harrison Rogers and Benjamin Rogers; her great grandchildren, Wyatt, Marley, Parker, Blake and Harper; and her siblings, Antanas Krusinskas (Roma) and Irene Blazas. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Shaw-Buyus Home (138 Davis Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Sorrows Church (136 Davis Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032).
An alternate to flowers, donations to Camp Neringa, https://neringa.org, would be graciously appreciated. The family has chosen to send donations to Camp NeringaDonate Now (https://neringa.org). Donate to Charity Keep Dana's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
