Rita Denhard Austin, 71, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully January 10, 2013. Rita was born on February 24, 1941, to the late Kenneth and Marion Denhard. She was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area and graduated from Solvay High School in 1959. On May 22, 1965, she was united in marriage to Ralph A. Austin. Surviving to cherish her memory are her son, Keith (Bethany) of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Karen (Thomas) Camp of Walworth, NY; sister, Janet (Albert) Clark of DeBary, FL; brother-in-law, Richard (Marlene) of Camillus; brother-in-law, Marvin Virkler of Baldwinsville; and beloved grandchildren, Ryan and Julia Austin, and Allison, Melissa and Courtney Camp; several nieces and nephews. Rita retired from SSAC, Inc., after 15 years of service, and prior to that she was employed by the Liverpool Central School District. Rita was a founding member and communicant of Pope John XXIII Catholic Church in Liverpool. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, reading and time with family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph A. Austin, and sister, Marsha D. Virkler. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2013, in Pope John XXIII Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rita's memory may be made to Liverpool Public Library, Attn: Business Office, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in Syracuse Post Standard from January 14 to January 15, 2013
Published in Syracuse Post Standard from January 14 to January 15, 2013
Rita Denhard Austin, 71, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully January 10, 2013. Rita was born on February 24, 1941, to the late Kenneth and Marion Denhard. She was a lifelong resident of the Syracuse area and graduated from Solvay High School in 1959. On May 22, 1965, she was united in marriage to Ralph A. Austin. Surviving to cherish her memory are her son, Keith (Bethany) of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Karen (Thomas) Camp of Walworth, NY; sister, Janet (Albert) Clark of DeBary, FL; brother-in-law, Richard (Marlene) of Camillus; brother-in-law, Marvin Virkler of Baldwinsville; and beloved grandchildren, Ryan and Julia Austin, and Allison, Melissa and Courtney Camp; several nieces and nephews. Rita retired from SSAC, Inc., after 15 years of service, and prior to that she was employed by the Liverpool Central School District. Rita was a founding member and communicant of Pope John XXIII Catholic Church in Liverpool. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, reading and time with family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph A. Austin, and sister, Marsha D. Virkler. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2013, in Pope John XXIII Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Baldwinsville. Calling hours will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 Route 31, Baldwinsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rita's memory may be made to Liverpool Public Library, Attn: Business Office, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Published in Syracuse Post Standard from January 14 to January 15, 2013
Published in Syracuse Post Standard from January 14 to January 15, 2013
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