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Rita  C. Riley Obituary

Rita C. Riley Obituary

Rita C. Riley, 99, formerly of Littlestown, died Fri, May 8, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover.  She was the widow of Leo “Babe” Riley who died in 1995.  Born May 4, 1916 in Littlestown, Rita was the daughter of the late William V. & Mary A. (Hemler) Sneeringer.  She was a 1933 Central Catholic High School graduate in McSherrystown.  She was in the  WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services), a division of the  the U.S. Naval Reserve during WWII, and was employed with Jack Tar Togs, Littlestown.   Surviving are nieces and nephews.  Rita was predeceased by her son, Joseph L. Riley; 3 brothers:  George, Clement & Charles Sneeringer and 6 sisters:  Sister Marie Assumpta, Sister Miriam Joseph, Julia Weiser, Baby Genevieve, Rose Williams and Frances long.  Rita was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Littlestown.   Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, May 12, at 11 A.M. at her church with The Rev. James M. Sterner Celebrant.    Viewing is Tues 9:30-10:30 A.M. with prayers at 10:30 at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown.  Interment is in the parish cemetery with full military honors conducted by Littlestown Allied Veterans Council.  Memorials in Rita’s name may be made to her church @ 29 S. Queen St., Littlestown, PA  17340.  Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com

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Rita C. Riley, 99, formerly of Littlestown, died Fri, May 8, at Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover.  She was the widow of Leo “Babe” Riley who died in 1995.  Born May 4, 1916 in Littlestown, Rita was the daughter of the late William V. & Mary A. (Hemler) Sneeringer.  She was a 1933 Central Catholic High School graduate in McSherr

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