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Rita-Jean M. Yackanich Filitor

May 2, 1951 - June 15, 2019

Burial Date June 20, 2019

Funeral Home James Wilson Funeral Home

Cemetery St. Mary's Cemetery

Church St. Marys Church, Ledgedale

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, June 20th, at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Church, 334 St. Mary’s Church Rd in Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Friends may call Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30. Internment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial contributions in Rita’s honor be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105, or www.stjude.org.

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D.J., I saw this online tonight. I am so sorry for your loss. Reggie was a wonderful person whom I have never forgotten. I loved her, her sisters and her parents. I will always remember the times I spent in the company of all of your family - I was also sorry to learn of the death of your Mom. You probably don’t even remember who I am but I will never forget all of you. So sorry to learn of your loss. If you’re in touch with McGee, Joanne, Jane and Mary Joan please convey my simpathy. Jim Brunton
Posted by Jim Brunton on September 20, 2019

D.J., Though Richard and I won't be able to be with you and the family as you say good-bye to Rita we will be with you in spirit. Rita was my colleague, friend and a wonderful person. We were very, very fortunate to have had her in our lives. Our sympathy to you all on losing her. Carol Notaro and Richard Wallace
Posted by Carol Notaro on June 19, 2019

Miss Jane Hanley, i sincerely am so sorry for your loss. I cant even imagine what you are going through. I pray that God comforts you and your family during this difficult time. I pray he wraps you in his loving arms and reassures you that she is with our Father whom art in heaven. Lots of love and blessings to you and your family. Teneca S. Harris
Posted by Teneca Harris on June 19, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Even though I only knew Rita a short time she had a way with people. Her kind words and big heart will never be forgotten. Rita and DJ were always generous with their time and knew how to make people feel special. Thanks Rita for the great memories. Gina TASSELMYER-FAUZIO, Jim Thorpe, PA.
Posted by Gina FAUZIO on June 18, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with Rita for a number of years at SIUH. We laughed at the funny things that occurred at the hospital and used each other to vent our frustrations. Rita loved Lake Ariel and when she found out that I had a relative that had a summer home on the lake there we had even more to share. Rita was a caring compassionate individual and I will miss her. My sympathies to D.J. and their families.
Posted by Bill Daly on June 18, 2019

Rita was a friend and a mentor ,I worked with her at SIUH . i especially enjoyed having Chinese food dinners when they lived on Staten Island with her and DJ. I will miss her. With love and sympathy to DJ Virginia and Liz
Posted by Virginia valenza on June 18, 2019

Jane, Magee, Mary Joan and JoAnne I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we have lost touch over the years I still think about all the good times we had with Reggie at Lake Iliff. Please know you are all in my prayers and Reggie is looking down on you all with Fred and Ronnie. Love Peggy
Posted by Peggy West on June 17, 2019

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