Rita Rose Pritchard

Rita Rose Pritchard, 97, loving daughter of the late Pauline and Anthony Rose entered into rest December 25, 2019. Dearly beloved wife of 69 years to the late Robert Sheppard, cherished mother of Dave (Kathy), Paula (Don) English, Pam (Bill) Spangler, Dale (Leslie), Patti (Paul) Leopold, and Dan (Beth). Loving grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 17. Dearest sister of the late Rosemary Warnkey, B.J. Sweeney, and Jay Rose. Rita went to Flora Stone Mather College 1 year and then Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School 1 year. She was a partner in her father’s business, A. J. Rose Mfg. Co. Her vocation was to be a wonderful Mother and Grandmother to her large family. Her love of God, family, golf and tennis kept her busy loved and happy. VISITATION: SUNDAY DEC. 29, 2-5 pm at the CORRIGAN CRACIUN FUNERAL HOME, 20820 LORAIN RD, FAIRVIEW PARK, OHIO 44126. Mass of the Christian Burial Monday 10:00 a.m. at St Angela Merici Catholic Church, 20970 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in Rita Pritchard’s memory to the St. Angela Merici Guardian Angel Fund at the above parish. Online condolences at www.corrigancraciun.com 440-331-0500.