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Friday, April 8, 2011

Mrs. Rita C. Stratton

Rita C. Stratton, 90 of Avon Oaks went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2011 following a lengthy illness. 

She was born in Lorain, Ohio and graduated from Lorain High School. Rita was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  She was a secretary and later Clerk Treasurer for Lorain Public library system. Rita also was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital. 

She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Howard) Brust of Urbana, OH and Peggy (Mike) Ropelewski of Sheffield Lake, OH; son, James (Renee Holcomb) of New London, OH; grandchildren, Melissa Stratton of New London, OH, Amanda Brust of Urbana, OH, Erik (Charity) Stratton of Elyria, OH, Francis (Crystal) Kovach of Dryden, MI, Donald (Lisa Kovach) of Ypsilanti, MI, Daniel (Laura) Kovach of Westlake, OH; and great-grandchildren, Zachary, Brooke and Chance Stratton, Kaela Perkins, Amber and Sean Kovach, Cameron McFarland and Emily Kovach.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G.; parents, George and Mary (nee: Gross) Ruebel; brothers, Charles and George Jr.; sister, Freida Jean Wallace; and infant grandson, Scott Stratton.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) 244-1961 on Monday, April 11, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, Fr. Richard E. Hudak, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9775 Rockside RD, Suite 270, Valley View, OH 44125. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com. 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 3:33:22 PM

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Posted By: mary singleton dan

Donna I am so sorry to read of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wanted to get to the visitation but I had a medical procedure in the am and my legs are so bad anymore I just wasn't able to handle anymore walking. I so wanted to see you. My heart is with you, dear friend. Love Mary and Scott too

Posted on: 4/12/2011 1:43:46 PM


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Posted By: barbara franklin

To my cousins and their families - We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Rita. She was a very special aunt and I will always treasure the times we spent at her house. May you find some comfort in knowing that she is now at peace. Love, Barbara and Jerry

Posted on: 4/11/2011 12:05:04 PM


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Posted By: Soni and Steve Ingram

Donna, Peggy and Jim We were saddened of hearing of Rita passing. She was so kind to call when Wally died and that meant so much to Soni. It is hard to say good bye to your Mother but her memory will be with you always. Take care. Soni and Steve

Posted on: 4/11/2011 8:15:01 AM


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Posted By: Walter & Nell Leonard

It has been a blessing to have known Rita and visiting her on sunday mornings. She will be missed by many and our prayers go out for her family

Posted on: 4/10/2011 1:39:39 PM


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Posted By: Rick Eyman

I'm sorry for our loss of a wonderful friend to my family and our neighborhood. Gods Blessings.

Posted on: 4/9/2011 1:02:10 PM


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Posted By: Charlene Holcomb Ortiz

My heartfelt condolences to you all . Rita will be missed. I love you all .I will be thinking of you through this difficult time.

Posted on: 4/9/2011 1:28:27 AM


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