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Rita A. Sisk

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Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. - Sykesville

1212 W. Old Liberty Road

Sykesville, Maryland

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Service

Nov. 13, 2025

10:30 a.m.

Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.

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Rita Sisk Obituary

On November 8, 2025, Rita "Bushie" Anne Sisk, 72, of Sykesville passed unexpectedly. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Sisk for 51 years, the cherished mother of Meghan Messer (Greg) and Carrie Ramsel (Ryan), the loving sister of Frank Iwancio (Christine) and devoted grandmother to Bryce and Coltyn Messer, and Wrenley and Brandon Ramsel. Preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Sophie Iwancio.

Born Rita Iwancio, on October 15, 1953 in Baltimore City, she worked for the Social Security Administration for over 40 years; retiring in 2011.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5-7pm at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School), where funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:30am.

The family encourages everyone wear the color purple at Thursday's service to celebrate the life of Rita.

Online Condolences at www.burrier-queen.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Baltimore Sun on Nov. 11, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Rita Sisk

Nov

12

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.

1212 W Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

Nov

13

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.

1212 W Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

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Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. - Sykesville

1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

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David Kessler

November 11, 2025

My condolences to the family. I worked with Rita at SSA and also attended her wedding to Patrick. Rita was a wonderful person and will be missed by all that knew her.

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