Rita Marie Fox1 
F, (30 July 1924 - 3 November 2012)
Rita Marie Fox was born on 30 July 1924. She was the daughter of Frederick A. Fox and Zedeana Grodivant.2 Rita Marie Fox married, at age 18, Harold A. Kurtz, age 23, son of Jonathan C. Kurtz and Estella Lowe, on Sunday, 3 January 1943.3 Rita Marie Fox died on 3 November 2012 at Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 88 years, 3 months and 4 days.
Her obituary was published on 6 November 2012 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:
Rita M. Kurtz, 88, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.
Born July 30, 1924, to Frederick A. and Zedeana Grodivant Fox, Rita was a lifelong resident of Loyalsock Township.
She graduated from the Williamsport High School in 1942 and on Jan. 3, 1943, she wed Harold A. Kurtz, Warrensville. They shared 63 years together until his death in 2006.
Following in the tradition of her mother and grandmother, Rita spent many hours sewing, crocheting, gardening and creating a home for her family. She had also worked for several years as a library aide in the Loyalsock School District.
She was a lifelong member of the former Emmanuel Lutheran Church and served for over 50 years as an adult Sunday School teacher. She loved the Lord and spent time daily worshipping Him during her devotional time. She also loved music and will be remembered for her beautiful soprano voice.
She is survived by three daughters, Carol A. Simcox, of Hawkinsville, Ga., Patricia M. (Thomas) Crossley, and Laura L. Weber, both of Williamsport; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Rita was predeceased by her daughter, June M. Zarecki, her sister, Dorothy Simcox and a great-grandson.
The funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville. Interment will follow in Kurtz Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
In keeping with her wishes, the family asks that donations be made to St. Anthony's Center, 125 E. Willow St., Williamsport, PA 17701, in lieu of floral tributes.
Her obituary was published on 6 November 2012 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:
Rita M. Kurtz, 88, of Williamsport, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.
Born July 30, 1924, to Frederick A. and Zedeana Grodivant Fox, Rita was a lifelong resident of Loyalsock Township.
She graduated from the Williamsport High School in 1942 and on Jan. 3, 1943, she wed Harold A. Kurtz, Warrensville. They shared 63 years together until his death in 2006.
Following in the tradition of her mother and grandmother, Rita spent many hours sewing, crocheting, gardening and creating a home for her family. She had also worked for several years as a library aide in the Loyalsock School District.
She was a lifelong member of the former Emmanuel Lutheran Church and served for over 50 years as an adult Sunday School teacher. She loved the Lord and spent time daily worshipping Him during her devotional time. She also loved music and will be remembered for her beautiful soprano voice.
She is survived by three daughters, Carol A. Simcox, of Hawkinsville, Ga., Patricia M. (Thomas) Crossley, and Laura L. Weber, both of Williamsport; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Rita was predeceased by her daughter, June M. Zarecki, her sister, Dorothy Simcox and a great-grandson.
The funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville. Interment will follow in Kurtz Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
In keeping with her wishes, the family asks that donations be made to St. Anthony's Center, 125 E. Willow St., Williamsport, PA 17701, in lieu of floral tributes.
Children of Rita Marie Fox and Harold A. Kurtz
Last Edited=17 Feb 2013
Citations
- [S565] Carol (Taylor) Olson, "Report for the Descendants of George Kurtz," supplied 25 February 2003 (6515 Marlo Way, Riverside, California 92506, USA; 951-788-4635). This report offers a full list of the primary and secondary sources consulted. p. 27, shows name as Rita Marie Fox.
- [S565] Carol (Taylor) Olson, "George Kurtz Descendants", p. 27.
- [S779] Harold A. Kurtz obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 14 February 2006. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/sections.asp?section=Obituaries. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.