Rita C. Rhoads

Rita C. Rhoads, 79, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Laurel Center, Hamburg, PA. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Caroline (Gieringer) O’Donnell. Rita worked at the Credit Bureau in Reading for many years and last worked at the Shillington Laundry Mat. Rita cherished her cats and loved shopping for purses. She was the sweetest woman to have as a friend and a devote Catholic. Rita was predeceased by her daughters Teresa Rhoads and Jeanette Rhoads. Rita is survived by her brother William Rhoads.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Chapel of Resurrection at Gethsemane Cemetery 3139 Kutztown Road Reading, PA 19605 on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 10:00am. Interment to follow. Whelan & Schwartz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.whelanschwartz.com.