Rita Howell Obituary
Rita L (Michael) Howell age 72 of Grove City, Oh joined eternal life Tuesday July 29th, 2025.
Rita was born October 8th,1952, in Columbus, Oh to Paul W Michael Sr and Virginia C (Ross).
Rita was married to Curtis Howell and welcomed a daughter Ashley. Rita was a graduate of Central
High School class of 1970, she was also a graduate of Mount Carmel School of Nursing. Rita worked in
Oncology for most of her nursing career and retired from The Zangmeister Cancer Center. Rita was loved
by all who met her. With a sense of humor matched to none. Rita was an bowler, loved watching OSU football. (Go
Bucks), loved NFL football, music especially Karaoke. Rita is preceded in death by her husband Curtis Howell,
Her parents Paul W Michael and Virginia C (Ross), three sisters Margaret J Schutte, Paula J Haller, Deanna Jo
Michael. Rita is survived by siblings, Paul W Michael Jr, Donald E (Candy) Michael ,Valerie McCarty, Rodney A (Brenda) Michael
Virgil L (Melinda) Michael , Teresa A (David) York. Several nieces and nephews as well as great and great-great.
A special thanks to her caretaker and sister in law Sabrina Howell.
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