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Rita L. (Mattern) Loveless

Rita L. (Mattern) Loveless obituary, Slatedale, PA

Rita Loveless Obituary

Rita L. Loveless (Mattern) 85, Slatedale, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday 11/01 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Kasych Hospice Cedar Crest.

She was the wife of George M. Loveless for over 50 years and recently became a great grandmother on 10/30/25. Rita loved to play pinochle, poker, dominoes, and going to the casinos. However, her greatest joy was simply spending time with her family.

There will be a private family gathering at a future date.

Survivors: husband George; sons: James Koch Jr., Ryan Loveless (Gina), daughter Denise Koch , grandson Tyreek Loveless (Christina McGinley), Jonathan Reimert(Corie); granddaughter Julia Koch; great grandson Bentley Ryan, Harrison and Benjamin Reimert. Brothers: John Farber and Joseph Farber. Sisters: Shirley Smith and Mary Loveless. Many loving nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by daughter Dianne Wentz and son David Koch. Mother Dorothy Farber; sisters Gloria Heckman and Lorraine. Brother Randall Kremmers.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Nov. 2, 2025.

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Elizabeth Broadhead

November 3, 2025

So sorry for this loss. I have lots of memories of family times together I know I have memories some of the younger ones probably do not recall. My prayers are with you . Much love! Betty Lou

Lisa Lopez

November 3, 2025

Not you aunt Rita I never got 2 say Goodbye Please take care of My Mom & Ya Niece Star for me imma miss you so much life is so unfair

Clarence Loveless Jr

November 2, 2025

So many great memories with family. I love Rita and her family greatly with all the poker memories and family picnics. A great person and will be missed. RIP Aunt Rita

Cathy Rosenblatt

November 2, 2025

Denise,
I´m very sorry to hear of your mother´s passing. I´m praying for comfort to you and your family during this time.

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