Rita Kirchner, 68, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Essa Flory Hospice Center. Born in Ambler, PA, she was the daughter of Philomena DiNunzio LaRuffa of Columbia and the late Joseph LaRuffa.

She was the wife of Patrick H. Kirchner and they were married for 31 years on March 17, 2010.

Rita was a homemaker and ran a daycare. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lancaster.

She had a great sense of humor, loved music, cards, scrabble and she was very good friend too many people.

Surviving besides her husband and mother are four children: Patricia A. Miller, Lancaster, Michael H. husband of Donna McCabe, Downingtown, PA, David L. husband of Debora McCabe, Feasterville, PA, Steven  P. husband of Joy Jones, York, PA, eight grandchildren, and a sister, Catherine Henry, Lancaster.

She was preceded in death by a sister; Frances Finore.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2:00PM. Interment will follow in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, PA. Friends may view at the church on Saturday from 12:30-2:00PM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Rita's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster PA 17604. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Millersville. To send online condolences, please visit, SnyderFuneralHome.com