Rita Therese Thorne, 88, was received by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at her son, Dean’s, residence. She was born on March, 23, 1933, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late John Valentine and Lena (Staub) Wolsiffer.
Rita enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was an active member of Saint Zita Catholic Church and Altar Society in Masontown for many years.
Rita is survived by three sons, Donny Thorne (Betty Jean), Denny Thorne (Tammy) and Dean Thorne; one daughter, Darlene Hully; one sister, Sister Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer; 11 grandchildren, Mandi Renee Thorne, Mickie Bauer, Krissy Bauer, Tommy Thorne, Danielle Hully, Dennis John Thorne, Donnie Thorne, Dylan Thorne, Johnathan Thorne, Holly Thorne and Amanda Thorne; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Thorne; one daughter, Diane; one grandson Tommy; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Morgan Funeral Home, in Reedsville, from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 21, where a scripture wake service led by Deacon Arnie Lipscomb will be held. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Saint Zita Catholic Church, at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 22, with the Rev. S.A. Arokiadass, H.G.N. as celebrant. Interment will follow at Lahmansville Cemetery near Petersburg.
Morgan Funeral Home is honored to assist the Thorne family.
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