Rita A. Haines, age 92, of Parrish, Florida, formerly Ormond Beach, Florida, Columbus and Thornville, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023, in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas; father Joseph Benskey; mother Louise Benskey; sister Marie Davis; and brother James Benskey.
Graduated from South High School in 1948. Rita spent her career as a church organist. Former member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus and Grace Lutheran Church in Thornville. She loved playing the piano and organ, water, especially the lake and the ocean and being outdoors.
She is survived by daughters Karen and Sharon; brother Paul Benskey, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Funeral will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at SCHOEDINGER MIDTOWN, 229 State St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. Interment to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 322 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus Ohio 43206 or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences.
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