Rhoda R. Neal, 63, of Apalachin, New York, passed away surrounded by her family, Friday, October 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rhoda was predeceased by her mother, Loretta "Tootsie" Cruz. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Fred Neal; four children, Sarah and Marty Truesdail Alan Kanazawich, Fred Neal, Jr., Travis and Kristin Neal; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her stepfather, Diego Cruz; three brothers, Freddy Scott, David Scott, Mike Scott; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Rhoda worked 25 years as the Administrative Assistant for the Vice President of Academic Affairs at SUNY Broome. Rhoda will be remembered for her heart of gold and her way of always putting other's needs ahead of hers. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego, NY. The family will receive friends Monday, October 27th from 4:00 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.