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Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Geneive (Filipek) Kasprzak. Rita attended school for art and enjoyed making art in various mediums. She enjoyed traveling with Carl. On these trips, they did just about everything from seeing operas, concerts, and plays.
She is survived by the love of her life, Carl Gethmann; many friends, and neighbors.
Rita was a kind, and loving person and will be remembered for the care she showed every person.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 250 S 12th St, Reading, PA 19602. The viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the start of service. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rita's honor to Priests for Life at www.priestsforlife.org. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve Rita's family. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
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Donna Kaminski
November 23, 2024
My late husband, Pete Kaminski, Jr., , was a classmate of Rita´s at ST. Mary´s School,and Reading CCHS. We would often see her after Mass through many years and she was always gracious, happy to speak to everyone and a true loving personality. I am so sorry about her passing and send my love and condolences to her husband and family. Donna Kaminski
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