Rita Josephine McFarland
Rita Josephine McFarland
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RITA JOSEPHINE (McGOVERN)
On Wednesday, December 24, 2003, Rita Josephine (McGovern) McFarland, beloved wife of Thomas M. McFarland of Avalon, formerly of Greensburg and Gibsonia. Preceded in death by her eldest son, Thomas M. McFarland and her five brothers and sisters, she is also survived by loving sons, Patrick G. McFarland of NYC, Terry A. McFarland & his wife Pamela of Bradenton, FL and Edward G. McFarland & his wife Cheryl of Bellevue; and grandchildren, Sarah K. Krzyzewski, Patrick R., Shannon M. and Erin J. McFarland and Katherine E. and Ryan E. McFarland; and great granddaughter, Meghan J. Krzyzewski. Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial to be offered on Friday morning at 11:00 in the Church of the Assumption, 45 N. Sprague Avenue, Bellevue. Arrangements by the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Ronald & Sandra Baumgarten
January 4, 2004
We were saddened today to learn of the recent passing of Rita McFarland. Rita, through the nine years she attended St. Richard Church in Gibsonia was both and inspiration and a bright spot for both myself and my wife. She was there almost every Sunday as Tom and myself were the only ushers, at the time, for this weekly Mass.
Rita had a terrific sense of humor and presented good insights into all situations.
We will miss you Rita...yet we know you're in good hands. Godspeed...Ron & Sandy Baumgarten
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