Rita W. Schulz, 78, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Anna M. (Foehlinger) Weisser. Rita was the wife of Dr. August J. Schulz, whom she married on June 22, 1957. This coming June 22 would have been their 54th wedding anniversary.
Rita graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1950 and was a member of the National Honor Society as well as editor of the yearbook, The Rosmarian.
She worked as a graphic designer at Armstrong World Industries in the forms control department and also at Stephenson Brothers in Philadelphia. She has been a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church since 1961.
Rita was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Lancaster County Medical Society as well as the Lancaster County Art Association. She enjoyed sewing and needlework and was an award-winning watercolor painter. Family was very important to her, and she loved to entertain guests at her home.
In addition to her husband, Rita is survived by five daughters: Maria Schulz of Lititz, Valerie Asuncion wife of Jonathan of Lancaster, Lisa McCann wife of Thomas of Glenmoore, Angela Bensinger wife of Christopher of Pottstown, Helene Evans wife of Timothy of Lancaster, and one son August J. Schulz, III of Holtwood. She will be missed by her twelve grandchildren: T.J., Abbie, Tyler, Maddie, Emily, Annelies, Grace, Adam, Timmy, Charlie, Mia, Ellie, and one sister: Dolores Wolgemuth wife of Bern of Columbia. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Pfizenmayer and a brother, Paul L. Weisser.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 West Walnut Street Lancaster, PA with Fr. Michael Messner as Celebrant. Friends will be received on Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8:00 pm, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA. Friends will be received again at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Monday, June 6, 2011 from 10:00-11:00 am. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County: 685 Good Drive Lancaster 17604-4125 or Lancaster Catholic High School: 650 Juliette Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601-4387. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100.
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 6/3/2011
Rita graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1950 and was a member of the National Honor Society as well as editor of the yearbook, The Rosmarian.
She worked as a graphic designer at Armstrong World Industries in the forms control department and also at Stephenson Brothers in Philadelphia. She has been a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church since 1961.
Rita was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Lancaster County Medical Society as well as the Lancaster County Art Association. She enjoyed sewing and needlework and was an award-winning watercolor painter. Family was very important to her, and she loved to entertain guests at her home.
In addition to her husband, Rita is survived by five daughters: Maria Schulz of Lititz, Valerie Asuncion wife of Jonathan of Lancaster, Lisa McCann wife of Thomas of Glenmoore, Angela Bensinger wife of Christopher of Pottstown, Helene Evans wife of Timothy of Lancaster, and one son August J. Schulz, III of Holtwood. She will be missed by her twelve grandchildren: T.J., Abbie, Tyler, Maddie, Emily, Annelies, Grace, Adam, Timmy, Charlie, Mia, Ellie, and one sister: Dolores Wolgemuth wife of Bern of Columbia. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Pfizenmayer and a brother, Paul L. Weisser.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 West Walnut Street Lancaster, PA with Fr. Michael Messner as Celebrant. Friends will be received on Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8:00 pm, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA. Friends will be received again at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Monday, June 6, 2011 from 10:00-11:00 am. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County: 685 Good Drive Lancaster 17604-4125 or Lancaster Catholic High School: 650 Juliette Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601-4387. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100.
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 6/3/2011
Rita W. Schulz, 78, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Anna M. (Foehlinger) Weisser. Rita was the wife of Dr. August J. Schulz, whom she married on June 22, 1957. This coming June 22 would have been their 54th wedding anniversary.
Rita graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1950 and was a member of the National Honor Society as well as editor of the yearbook, The Rosmarian.
She worked as a graphic designer at Armstrong World Industries in the forms control department and also at Stephenson Brothers in Philadelphia. She has been a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church since 1961.
Rita was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Lancaster County Medical Society as well as the Lancaster County Art Association. She enjoyed sewing and needlework and was an award-winning watercolor painter. Family was very important to her, and she loved to entertain guests at her home.
In addition to her husband, Rita is survived by five daughters: Maria Schulz of Lititz, Valerie Asuncion wife of Jonathan of Lancaster, Lisa McCann wife of Thomas of Glenmoore, Angela Bensinger wife of Christopher of Pottstown, Helene Evans wife of Timothy of Lancaster, and one son August J. Schulz, III of Holtwood. She will be missed by her twelve grandchildren: T.J., Abbie, Tyler, Maddie, Emily, Annelies, Grace, Adam, Timmy, Charlie, Mia, Ellie, and one sister: Dolores Wolgemuth wife of Bern of Columbia. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Pfizenmayer and a brother, Paul L. Weisser.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 West Walnut Street Lancaster, PA with Fr. Michael Messner as Celebrant. Friends will be received on Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8:00 pm, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA. Friends will be received again at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Monday, June 6, 2011 from 10:00-11:00 am. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County: 685 Good Drive Lancaster 17604-4125 or Lancaster Catholic High School: 650 Juliette Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601-4387. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100.
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 6/3/2011
Rita graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1950 and was a member of the National Honor Society as well as editor of the yearbook, The Rosmarian.
She worked as a graphic designer at Armstrong World Industries in the forms control department and also at Stephenson Brothers in Philadelphia. She has been a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church since 1961.
Rita was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Lancaster County Medical Society as well as the Lancaster County Art Association. She enjoyed sewing and needlework and was an award-winning watercolor painter. Family was very important to her, and she loved to entertain guests at her home.
In addition to her husband, Rita is survived by five daughters: Maria Schulz of Lititz, Valerie Asuncion wife of Jonathan of Lancaster, Lisa McCann wife of Thomas of Glenmoore, Angela Bensinger wife of Christopher of Pottstown, Helene Evans wife of Timothy of Lancaster, and one son August J. Schulz, III of Holtwood. She will be missed by her twelve grandchildren: T.J., Abbie, Tyler, Maddie, Emily, Annelies, Grace, Adam, Timmy, Charlie, Mia, Ellie, and one sister: Dolores Wolgemuth wife of Bern of Columbia. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Pfizenmayer and a brother, Paul L. Weisser.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 West Walnut Street Lancaster, PA with Fr. Michael Messner as Celebrant. Friends will be received on Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 8:00 pm, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA. Friends will be received again at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Monday, June 6, 2011 from 10:00-11:00 am. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County: 685 Good Drive Lancaster 17604-4125 or Lancaster Catholic High School: 650 Juliette Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601-4387. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100.
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 6/3/2011
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