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Rita Wildrick Obituary
Andover - Rita L. Wildrick, age 76, of Andover Borough, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at home. Rita was born June 1, 1945 in Franklin, NJ, to the late Leon and Rosa Lewis. Rita was a 1963 Graduate of Franklin High School and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Rita was a Finance Officer for several municipalities in Sussex County and also was employed by the Andover Board of Education. Rita retired in 2006 after over 30 years in finance.
Rita is predeceased by her husband the late G. David Wildrick in 2012. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Wildrick of Andover Borough, her son David Wildrick Jr. of Fredon Township, her sister Georgeanna Lewis of Sarasota, Florida, her sister Rosemary Davies of Fleetwood, Pa, her sister in law Mary Jane Schick of Andover Borough, her three grandchildren David Casapulla, Olivia Inman and Allyssa Inman.
A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St Newton, NJ 07860
Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com
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Don DeVore
August 8, 2023
Still missing you Rita.
Don DeVore
August 16, 2021
So sorry to hear of Rita´s passing. We were high school classmates and good friends. I´ll cherish those memories forever. To her family and friends, I offer my condolences.
Joanne Stiff
August 14, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Rita´s family. Rita and I worked together for many years; she as Treasure, and I as Business Administrator in the Andover Regional School District. I´m happy to know that she got to spend time with grandchildren. May she rest in peace.
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