Obituaries
Rita Olson, 80
Rita Olson, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.
She was the wife of James G. Olson, with whom she celebrated57 years of marriage this past May 5th. Born in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia Szelmeczka Borowski.
Rita had worked at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church for 8years, where she had served as the CCD secretary. She had also previously worked for 10 years as the church secretary at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Athens, TN.
She had been a dedicated volunteer with the Penn Manor School District’s SAGA Program. Rita loved to garden, feed the birds, and was a great cook.
Rita was a member of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, where she had served as a lector and helped to decorate the church.
In addition to her husband, Jim, she is survived by her children: Judith married to David Berdan of Mosinee, WI, Paula Hagan of Lancaster, Jane married to Christian L. Appleton of Millersville, and David married to Sabra Olson of Boulder, CO; her 8 grandchildren: Douglas, Katie, Ryan, Emily, Anna, Allison, Steven, and Amber, and her great grandchild, Elsie. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Borowski.
Friends will be received on Friday, May 31, 2013 from10-11AM at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603, with the Mass to follow at 11AM, the Rev Mark Weiss as Celebrant. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Rita’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125or to the American Cancer Society 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041
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to Jim Olson and the family, Sending my heart felt sympathy and love to my wonderful friend Rita Olson’s family. Since I live in Myrtle Beach I can’t be there but you are in my thoughts and I will miss her so much. I will always remember all the great times we spent visiting and everything her and Jim did for me as a neighbor. I remember all the meals we had and how the two of them were always there for me. I was always treated like their family. May God bless all of you. Love Ginger Fako, Longwood Lakes, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Hello Uncle Jim and cousins, all. I just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking of you, praying for you and hoping you’re holding up as best you can. Aunt Rita was a great joy in our lives and will be very much missed. I so wish I could make the trip to be with you but I’ll be looking forward to spending time with you this summer. Love you all, Mary
So very sorry for you during this time at the sudden loss of your dear Spouse, Mother and Grandmother. We wish for you and your families God’s peace and wonderful memories of happy family times. Our sincere sympathy.
Doug, Vicky, Edward and Lois Nase
Dear Jane and all family members,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I did not personally know your mother, but she sounds like a wonderful, active and loving woman. The picture of your mother portrays to me not only a beautiful woman, but a very spiritual and special person. I love those sparkling eyes and warm smile! You all have my prayers and love at this difficult time and in the times to come. Please tell stories, laugh and cry together as you remember your mother, wife, grandmother and greatgrandmother.
Love and prayers, Lin Dagen Gehman
