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Rita Diefenderfer Obituary
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Danny; children, Tara (m. Maurice) Fitzgerald, Lara (m.Robert) Wulff, Sara (m. Shawn) Crews, Christy (m. Susan Topping) Diefenderfer, and Daniel (m. Casey) Diefenderfer; brother, James Braxmeier; sisters, Maryanna Weinhoffer and Margaret Gerlach; and grandchildren, Hannah, Halle, Evan, Caroline, Tyler, Leah, Asa, and Naomi. She was predeceased her by siblings Charles Jr., Philip, Edward, and Bertha Corby.
A viewing will be held from 6-8pm Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A calling hour will be held from 10-11am Friday February, 14, 2020 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11am. Inurnment will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 N. Lauderdale St. Memphis, TN 38105 or Cay Galgon Life House (Mary's Shelter), 714 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 Send online condolences at www.connellfuneral.com
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Miriam & Tom Ellwanger
February 12, 2020
Our prayers are for you, Danny and your whole family.
I have many good memories of yours and our girls growing up in Ft. Hill.
Remembering your good times will assist you in the following days.
God bless all of you.
Miriam & Tom Ellwanger
Doris & Louis Steiner
February 11, 2020
Rita was a special person. Her positive attitude and sense of humor was a key to who she was. Please accept our heartfelt thoughts, prayers, and condolences at this most difficult time. May you find love and comfort with your memories of her.
Sue Hall
February 9, 2020
Danny & Family,
My deepest sympathy in the passing of Rita. She was truly a great woman. May God bring you comfort during this sad time and the upcoming days ahead. I will keep you in my prayers. RIP Rita and may God give you eternal rest.
February 8, 2020
So, so very sorry for your loss, Danny! RIta was a very sweet person and will be missed by all! We offer our prayers and condolences, for your peace, through ALL of your wonderful memories! Our prayers and condolences to your children and their families too!❤❤
Vernell and Ed
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