×

Rita Marie Fredericks

Rita Marie Fredericks, 83, Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in New York City, daughter of the late Frank and Teresa (Ammer) Fastenmeier. Rita married George W. Fredericks on Feb. 1, 1958, in New York and enjoyed 53 happy years together before his passing on Aug. 1, 2011.

Surviving are a daughter, Cara Marie Fredericks of Woodbridge, Va.; a dear sister-in-law, Mary; a close cousin, Robert Maidl and wife, Frances; and two special, loving friends: Stella and Bill Brooks.

She was a 1953 graduate of Notre Dame de Sagesse High School and College, New York City, and went on to become a registered nurse. In 1957, she received an associate paralegal degree from Washington College, New York.

Rita was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.

She enjoyed entertaining, traveling and sewing. She worked as a volunteer for Grane Hospice for some time.

Friends will be received from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Sorge Funeral Home Inc., Hollidaysburg, immediately followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service, Deacon Charles R. Ahearn officiating. Committal will be at Alto-Reste Park Cemetery, Altoona.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Clark St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or Grane Hospice, 115 Union Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.

sorgefunerahome.com