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Rita Leyda Obituary

Rita (Savona) Rogers Leyda
age 71, of Olney, Md., passed away April 27, 2016 following a brief illness. Rita was a 1962 graduate of Malvern High School. She was a compassionate, caring nurse. Rita enjoyed many hobbies, but later in life she found happiness in her children and grandchildren.
Daughter of the late Vincent Savona, Sr. and Julia (Bai) Savona. Survived by three children, Deri (Tom) Rowe and Scott Rogers of Olney, Md., Brian (Tiffany) Leyda; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene (John) Adams of Malvern and Theresa Cogan of Louisville; three brothers, Frank Savona of Malvern, John (Sally) Savona of Minerva, Vincent (Elaine) Savona, Jr. of Virginia; sister-in-law, Marilyn Marmo of Malvern. Preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Savona; a brother, Wayne Savona.
Services were held May 6, 2016 in Olney, Md.

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Published by The Repository on May 20, 2016.

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Cheryl Lanning Eick

May 21, 2016

Many memories from Malvern High School.. May God bring His peace on the Savonna family

Daid & Barbara Cinson

May 20, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to John & Frank and all Savona families on the loss of their Sister Rita, may she rest in peace, God Bless

Judy Ackelson-Lewis

May 20, 2016

JuRita was one of my closest friends all through grammar and high school. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Judy Ackelson Hagan-Lewis

May 20, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob & Elsie Borland

May 20, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 20, 2016

Deepest sympathy for the entire Savona family at this difficult time of loss. May GOD help you to find peace and understanding. Dave and Nancy DeDent

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