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Christine Rector Obituary

CHRISTINE RECTOR, 63, OF PHOENIXVILLE Christine (Bartha) Rector, 63, wife of Michael J. "Skip" Rector, III, of Phoenixville, PA, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 21, 2013 in Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Andrusisian) Bartha. Christine worked for Commonwealth Bank in Norristown. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Phoenixville. Surviving in addition to her husband are daughter, Julie, wife of Randall Orner of Havertown, PA; son, Andrew Rector of Phoenixville; daughter, Joanna Rector and fiancee', Randy Moore of Phoenixville; six grandchildren, Lindsay, Jacob, Mary and Kyra Orner; Noah Rector, and Conner Moore; sister, Sue Ann Gauker of Norristown, PA, and niece, Rebecca, wife of Jamie Maisch. Funeral Service and Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gift of Life, 401 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Condolences may be given to the family at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com. Arrangements are by the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 517 S. Main Street, Phoenixville.

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Published by The Mercury from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2013.

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Patricia Walters

February 27, 2013

Julie,
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the entire Rector family. May you serve as a comfort to each other in these difficult days.

Allan McClintic

February 25, 2013

I am very sorry to see this, I lived next door to the Bartha's on Virginia Ave back in the early 60's and often wondered what happened to everyone. Please accept my humble condolences to the family

Shannon Georgeff

February 23, 2013

Mama R...you were my second mama. I'm so glad you met my son and crashed my wedding. My heart hurts. You will be so missed. I promise to continue to be Jo's "good" friend always.

Patty Fry

February 23, 2013

Another wonderful piece of my life has left this earth and only memories will now sustain us. My heart is heavy but I take comfort in knowing Chris is heaven in the arms of loved ones and will have everything under control until we join her.

Love, Patty

Bruce Raniszewski

February 23, 2013

Skip I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife. May our Heavenly Father place his comforting arms around you and your children and grand kids. Our prayers are for you and them because Chris is celebrating with those that have gone before in heaven. Fall back on the many happy memories to help you when the grief seems overwhelming.

Kenneth Rector

February 22, 2013

Skip, Julie, Andrew and Johanna,
There are no words to express the sadness Edwina and I feel on the passing of your wife and mother. We are sure the love of friends and family will help carry you through your grief. Feel free to reach out to us if there is anything we can do. Our prayers are with you...

Your brother, uncle and aunt
Ken and Edwina

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