VILLA MARIA, PA - Rita Figart, 90, passed away at Trinity Living Center in Grove City, Pa., on Saturday morning, June 28, 2014.
Mrs. Figart, born on Nov. 29, 1923, was the daughter of Stephan and Louisa Para Peracchio. She married Junior Leroy Figart on Jan 7, 1945.
He preceded her in death on March 16, 2010.
Mrs. Figart graduated from Johnstown High School in Johnstown, Pa., and was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, New Castle Chapter. She was a former member of the New Bedford Presbyterian Church and was currently a member of the Mahoning Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Figart is survived by two daughters, Linda Lahti of Glenburnie, Md., and Donna (Harry) Moore of Derry, N.H.; one brother, Alfred Peracchio of West Virginia.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one great-grandson; and son-in-law Gerald Lahti.
Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington, Pa., on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Funeral services for Rita Figart will be Thursday, July 3, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Dayton, former pastor of the Mahoning Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be at the Mahoning Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mahoning Township. - See more at:
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