BORN
1929
DIED
2019
RITA ETTER Obituary
Age 89, of Masonic Village, Sewickley, formerly of Emsworth, passed away on Monday, April 29. She was a wonderful, loving wife and mother; a kind, beautiful soul. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Rita was a voracious reader. She truly enjoyed birds, flowers, building puzzles, and playing games like Tripoley and mostly WORDS WITH FRIENDS! She is survived by her children, Gary (Nancy), of Hartland, WI, Greg, of Athens, Greece, Glenn (Suzan), of Franklin Park, Gail, of Pittsburgh, Genie (Bruce) Gardner, of Indianapolis, IN, Gordon (Kristine), of Franklin, TN, and Gretchen, of Emsworth. Mee-Maw adored her children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Elva Scherling and Thelma Lehmeier; in-laws, Jerry Etter and Veronica Schad; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, with whom she enjoyed 54 years of marriage; as well as her brothers, Charlie and Paul. No visitation. Family and friends, please join us for a Mass and a Celebration of Life at Masonic Village on Friday, May 3, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., 1000 Masonic Dr., Sewickley, PA 15143. Memorials in Rita's name may be sent to either Brother's Brother Foundation, 1200 Galveston Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233, www.brothersbrother.org, or Doctors Without Borders USA, PO Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741, www.doctorswithoutborders.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, PA (412-766-5600) Online condolences may be offered at pinkertonfuneralhome.net.
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Yvone Snyder-Hicks
August 1, 2019
My sincere sympathy to the family. Sending many prayers for Rita who always took her faith very seriously. I knew Rita since before she met Don. We met during our walks to and from Assumption Grade School in Bellevue. She was also a very friendly and gently person. Many will miss her especially her seven children.
Suzanne Wolf
June 7, 2019
Dear Etter family, Remembering my back gate neighbors, and all the good times we had when Rudy,Don, and Rita were alive. I always enjoyed our daily walks and talks together. Boating was another past time we all looked forward to. I have forgiven you for cutting all my lilac blossoms while I was on vacation. I love you dear friend. Until we meet again... Suzie Wolf
May 22, 2019
Remembering a wonderful family with parents that loved them and each other. The North ave neighbors are ingrained in us all. Deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you, may you find comfort in the special memories locked forever in your hearts of your dear mother.
In love and peace,
Janice Randazzo-Gruber-Steck
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May 7, 2019
On behalf of the your North Avenue neighbors, the Ward Family, our sincere sympathies are with you all. Mrs. Etter was always so kind and welcoming. Her home and garden were so beautiful. She and Don raised kind, remarkable children and will be missed in our neighborhood and at church.
Love and peace to you all,
Margaret Ward Robbibaro & Family
Erica O'Dell
May 3, 2019
To the Etter family, your mother was such a kind woman. We are so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Erica O'Dell
May 3, 2019
To the Etter family, your mother was such a kind woman. We are so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Quolke
May 2, 2019
To the Etter Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mrs. Etter. We will keep her and all of the Etter Family in our prayers.
Paul and Hope Quolke
Nancy Pascuzzi
May 2, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences. May all of the memories that you shared with her comfort you at this time.
Jay Wilker
May 2, 2019
Glen, Sue and the Etter family my condolence for your loss.
May 1, 2019
Words that we say to you lighten the sadness of your heart and give you strength to help you endure during thisdificult time of sorrow may our prayers that others say to you continue to bring you comfort.hm
May 1, 2019
Genie and all the other G.E.'s, sorry for the loss of your mom and I'm sure she was surrounded by all of your love until the end. I'm still trying to duplicate her zucchini cake recipe every summer when the crop comes in. You all will be in my prayers.
Bridget Bunce
May 1, 2019
To the Etter family, I'm sorry for your lost may your mother rest in peace she was always so kind and generous, when we were kids prayers for all during this difficult time.
Fitzgerald Family
May 1, 2019
Your Mom was a wonderful neighbor. She was always so nice to all of us growing up. We're very sorry for your loss.
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