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Rita Bator Obituary
She was born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Claude and Esma Davis Mangold and was a graduate of GAR High School. She was formerly employed by Dr. Brown’s Optical Offices, Wilkes-Barre. Rita was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston.
Rita enjoyed her trips to the Atlantic City casinos, playing pokeno and bingo.
She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and was loved by all. She was the best mom anyone could ask for. She will also be missed by her best friend, Catherine Fischer.
She was preceded in death by brothers Claude, Raymond and Bobby.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Chester L. Bator; children Donna Simerson, Bear Creek; Kathleen Meehan, Wilkes-Barre; Chet Bator, Clarks Summit; and Joanne Shovlin, Harrisburg; grandchildren Rita Lynn Riggs, Michelle Meehan, Tom and Brian Simerson; great-grandchildren Alexander, Rylee and Paul Jr. Riggs; Matthew Simerson; brother Francis Mangold, New Mexico; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Avenue, Kingston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church. Family and friends are invited to her viewing, Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Bator
October 1, 2009
Our condolences and prayers with the Bator family and the Riggs family. Our thought are with you all. Love, Vicki, Andrew, Brandon, and Julia.
D Davis
September 30, 2009
My condolences to the Bator family the lost of a love one is never easy but the memories you share will bring joy to your hearts.I hope these words in Philippians 4:6,7 will give you some comfort.
Mary Jo Deats (Derhammer)
September 30, 2009
who would have thought Rita just 2 weeks ago we were having a blast @ matthew's birthday party @ chuckie cheeses...What a wonderful caring woman...My deepest condolences to your family in this time of grief.
Mary Hancock
September 30, 2009
Aunt Rita, I love you and will be sorely missed! You and my Mother were the most important Women in my Dad's"Francis Mangold" life. Kathy and Donna I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, I know how much both of you LOVE her.
Debbie Stanley
September 30, 2009
So sorry to hear about the unexpected lose of your loved one, it is never easy but with strong faith and God's help you can go on with your lives until you are reunited again. Deepest Condolences Bill and Debbie Stanley!
Sandra Mangold-Marinelli
September 30, 2009
Aunt Rita will be missed by all. Love always, Sandy Mangold Marinelli
September 30, 2009
So sorry to hear about the unexpected lose of your loved one. It is never easy, but with a strong faith and the help of GOD you can live the rest of your lives with your fond memories of Rita until you are reunited with her again. Deepest condolences Bill and Debbie Stanley!
September 30, 2009
Donna, Kathy and Chet I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Aunt Rita was a special person. She was kind and caring, and she had a contagious laugh and a great sense of humor. I'll never forget her!!!! We all loved her dearly.
Your cousin, Cheryl
September 30, 2009
I'M SO SORRY KATHY AND DONNA AND THE MANGOLD FAMILY WE ALL, ALWAYS LOVED AUNT RITA, ALWAYS SMILING
MARIANNE ECKENRODE WILLIAMS
September 30, 2009
I love you Gram! Im going to miss you! Love Ritalynn
September 30, 2009
WE love you Gram! And you will be greatly missed! Love, Ritalynn
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