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Visitation:
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
Willard, Ohio
Service:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Willard, Ohio
Rita Ann Blum, age 81, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Willows in Willard. She was born on August 5, 1942 in Reed Township, Ohio, one of seven children to the late John P. and Helen M. (Fox) Roth.
An Attica High School graduate, Rita worked at RR Donelley and Sons for 30 years. She was also a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Willard. In her spare time, she loved to crotchet; many afghans and baby clothes were her poplar projects. She loved animals, especially dogs and cats.
She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Blum, who she wed on July 16, 1977; two children, Allan James Roth and Tina Marie Roth Southard; two grandsons, Kyle Patrick Southard and Kenneth John (McKenzie) Southard; three siblings, Victor (Ann) Roth, Raymond (Marge) Roth and Donna (Dennis) Enders; brother-in-law, Norman Emerine; sister-in-law, Sue Roth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by three siblings, Lorena Emerine, Kathlene Studer and Richard Roth.
Family and friends may visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 . A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Willard at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 with Fr. Ron Schock officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Attica, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital or St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
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Kathy williams - Apr 2, 2024
Sorry to hear about Rita. Always enjoyed working and talking to her. Will keep her in my prayers.
Brian Shell - Apr 2, 2024
Sorry for your loss Many Prayers for her and all the family
Kathy Kilgore - Mar 30, 2024
I am praying for your strength at this very sad loss of Rita. She was always there for me when I lost family members. She always knew that i was Tina's second mother and that bonded us as family. Thank God for your time here on earth and the blessing that Rita is not suffering anymore. May God Bless. Kathy
Cindy Lynch - Mar 29, 2024
Richard and family I am sorry to hear of your loss
Larry and Fran Smith - Mar 27, 2024
Dick keeping you in our thoughts and prayers🙏 Our sincere condolences.
Donna Myers - Mar 26, 2024
We happened to be vacationing at Bar Harbor, Maine at the same time Rita and Husband were there. We went to Cadillac Mtn to see sunrise the earliest it is visible to the 48 states. I saw Rita wearing her RR Donnelley jacket. I called her name and with a look of fright she looked to the sky. I called her again and we had a good laugh. May she rest in the arms of the Good Man above!
Deb - Mar 26, 2024
Sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayers
Tracy Quiilen - Mar 26, 2024
Tina, So sorry to hear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tracy&Terry
Christine Zellner-Donnersbach - Mar 26, 2024
Tina, Allen & Rich I am so Sorry for your Loss .. sending my condolences your way
Brenda and Joe - Mar 25, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers surround your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Scott and Karen Martin Family - Mar 25, 2024
Uncle Rich, Alan and Tina So sorry for your loss. Rita was one of a kind, she will be missed!
Rusty and Julie - Mar 25, 2024
You are in our thoughts and prayers for your family. Our deepest condolences.
Abe and Donna - Mar 25, 2024
We are sorry for your family's loss. RIP
Amanda and Bryan - Mar 25, 2024
We are so sorry for your families loss. Rita was a wonderful lady and I’m sure going to miss seeing her around. Prayers to you all
