Rita J. Smaltz, 94

November 08, 2025

Rita J. Smaltz, 94, of Willow Street, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025. Born in Covington, VA she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ethel (Sauers) Treese. She was the wife of the late John Allen Smaltz who passed away in 2012.

She was a homemaker for most of her life.

Rita enjoyed playing card and board games, knitting, sewing, doing crafts, and needle pointing. She also was huge cat lover and enjoyed watching her soap operas on tv.

She is survived by her son, Jay A. Smaltz of Denver, PA, and daughter, Amy J. Knaus of Willow Street. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Joshua, Patrick (Jackson), Sarah, Rachel, Abigail (Caleb) and nephew, James Smaltz husband of Chrissy of Coatesville, PA. She was preceded in death by her daughter in law, Roberta Smaltz who was beloved by the whole family.

Private Interment will be held in Laurel Cemetery, White Haven, PA at the convenience of the family.