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Rita M. Flora, 1932-2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Rita M. Flora, 88, passed away early Monday morning, Feb. 24, 2020, at Austintown Health Care, following a long and active life.

Rita was born Feb. 20, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Madeline Ferraro Agnone, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School and later of Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 55 years, beginning her career in Akron before working at the former Southside Hospital in Youngstown. Rita then transitioned to private practice with Dr. F.W. Dunlea and with OCCA.

She was an active member of St. Brendan Church in Youngstown, where she was a reader at Mass and a Eucharistic minister. She also volunteered her time at the church festivals and popular fish dinners.

Rita leaves two sons, Mark (Debora) Flora and Gregory Flora, each of Youngstown; four grandchildren, Kevin (Tammy), Corrin (Phil), Michael and Christopher; and many extended family members.

Mrs. Flora’s loving husband, Richard J. Flora, passed away Dec. 20, 2017.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.

Funeral services will begin 9:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at the funeral home and will continue with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave., Youngstown.

Rita will be laid to rest in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, next to her husband, at a later date.

Rita’s family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her name to the St. Brendan Church Memorial Fund.

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