RITA LINDER

LINDER RITA (nee COHEN) July 18, 1936 - June 6, 2025 A retired public school teacher, passed away peacefully at her home in Warrington on June 6th, 2025. She was 88 years old. Rita was born in 1936 in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Samuel J. Tilden High School, she took a solo bike trip across Europe. Rita earned her Baccalaureate and Master's degrees in English Literature. She attended Brooklyn College and the University of California, Berkeley before finishing her studies and graduating at the top of her class from Temple University in Philadelphia. Rita greatly enjoyed her decades-long career as an English teacher and Department Head for the School District of Philadelphia. Her passion for travel continued throughout her life. In 2007, at the age of 70, Rita along with her friend, the late Fran Ryan, took the "trip of a lifetime" to see the Galapagos Islands and hike to the top of Machu Picchu. In 2009, she fulfilled her lifelong dream of visiting Russia, the homeland of her mother, Bess. Rita was an avid reader who loved theater, murder mysteries, growing orchids, and interacting with friends and family. She loved bright colors and conversation and had a deep love for nature and art. Rita was an active member of multiple book clubs, one of which she co-founded in 1965, "The Five Beauties" (a ladies lunch group), a beading circle, and the Lamplighter Community at large. Rita was an independent, adventurous and brilliant woman. She enjoyed interacting with people and exercising regularly. Rita is survived by her brother, Martin Cohen (Andrea), son, David Linder (Robyn), granddaughter, Kaylie Linder (Matt), granddog, Monty, daughter-in-law, Dr. Jeanette Linder, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many, many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Dr. Lawrence Linder, and her husband of 61 years, Irwin J. Linder. Rita extended her life long love and support of education by donating her body to medical science. Contributions in her memory can be made by check to: Humanity Gifts Registry, P.O. Box 835, Philadelphia, PA 19105-0835, www.hgrpa.org.