Rita M. Sudol, 81, of Edwardsville, passed away on October 22, 2025, at Third Ave Health and Rehab Center, Kingston.
Born in Nanticoke on September 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Anna (Venit) Sudol.
Rita was a member of St. Ignatius Church in Edwardsville. In her free time, she enjoyed spending times with friends and family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Sudol; and brother, Edwin Sudol.
Surviving to cherish Rita’s memory is her cousins, Denise Moheet and Bethany Venit.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Services have been entrusted to Kniffen O’Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Wilkes-Barre.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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