Elda M. Rittle

82 of Lebanon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, at Spang Crest Manor.

She was born January 21st, 1930 to the late Paulin and Estella Diaville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Thomas E. Rittle in 2009.

Surviving are her daughter Jeannie and husband Kenneth Tice, sons Thomas E Rittle Jr. and wife Nellie, James and wife Deborah and son Randy all of Lebanon, Robert and wife Sharon of Marysville; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters: Dora Castille, Ozea Noel; brother: Manuel Diaville all of Louisiana. She always placed her family before herself. She will be remembered as being a loving mother and grandmother, an avid Phillies fan, as well as a friend to her extended family at Spang Crest.

“The lord is my shepherd and I will dwell in the house of the lord forever”.

A private burial take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

The Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon handled the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Spang Crest Manor, 945 Tuck St., Lebanon, PA 17042.

The Rittle family would like to thank the staff at Spang Crest for all their kindness, support, and love for Elda.