Name: Visitation for Julia "Rita" Dougherty
Start: 2023-01-14T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-14T16:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Peter and Paul Church

Dougherty Julia "Rita" (nee Ward) Age 95 of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023 in the loving company of her family. Rita was born and raised in Ardmore, PA, the 3rd daughter of Bernard T. and Margaret Kennedy Ward. With the exception of her recent sacrament of Anointing, she received all of her sacraments at St. Colman's Church in Ardmore. Rita graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Girls in 1945. Rita married Richard J. "Dick" Dougherty in 1952. Dick predeceased Rita in 1991. Rita is survived by her 8 children: Richard Kevin (Karen), Margaret Mary "Marci" (Andy); Christopher (Anne), Timothy (Carol), Elizabeth (Joseph dec.), Michael (Betsy); Edward (Beth), and Julia Rita (James). Rita is also survived by her 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and her brother John B. Ward. Predeceased by her brother Charles F. Ward. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter and Paul Church, 1325 Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380, followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Mother's Home, 51 N. MacDade Blvd, Darby PA 19023 https://mothershome.org are appreciated. Arrg. By THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000. Online Condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 8, 2023.

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Tina Myers vanHartogh

January 17, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
Rita was a long time friend and super buddy to my mom, Ruth Myers. They were like Lucy and Ethel. I always got such a kick out of her hilarious sense of humor and her eagerness to always go on an adventure with my mom.
I got to know Rita when visiting my mom at Wellington. She was such a good friend to all. She will be dearly missed.
My condolences to all of her family. She was a very special lady.
Tina vanHartogh. (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Joe Hobson

January 11, 2023

Rita Dougherty , the matriarch of one of the great families of Wayne. She was a pillar of the Wayne in which I grew up.

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Terri Callaghan

January 8, 2023

My condolences to Rita´s family! I had the honor of praying with Rita regularly (before Covid). Rita was sharp and full of wit. God bless Rita; I know she is in heaven and joining her prayers with us.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Peter and Paul Church

1325 Boot Rd, West Chester, PA

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Peter and Paul Church

1325 Boot Rd, West Chester, PA

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1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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