Rita M. Scheetz 1932-2021

Rita was born May 20, 1932, in Youngstown, the eldest child and only daughter of the late James and Helene Mangie.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School. Rita’s primary goal in life was to raise her six children.

She graduated as a registered nurse from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. She was an instructor of nursing at the school as well as working in several nursing positions. Her last position was the director of nursing for more than 25 years at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers.

Richard and Rita decided to retire in Southport, where Rita was a volunteer for more than eight years at Dosher Memorial Hospital. She felt that she wanted to be near those who needed help. She was married to Richard E. Scheetz Sr. for more than 54 years. Richard passed peacefully June 12, 2012. Rita passed on Richard’s birthday.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate Rita’s life on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 10 a.m., at the Greenford Christian Church, located at 11767 Lisbon Road, Greenford, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 955 Mercy Lane SE, Bolivia, NC 28422.

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