Rita E. Bursa, 94, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, June 1, 2019, at her home.
She was born May 22, 1925, in Tiffin, to Edward B. and Emma S. (Baker) Burkart. She married Dominic J. Bursa Nov. 28, 1946, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include four children, Carol (Bob) Parker of Bucyrus, Steve (Nancy) Bursa of Fort Myers, Florida, David (Ginny) Bursa of Tiffin and Jill (Rich) Oblizajek of Sylvania; son-in-law, Scott Gregory of Huntsville, Alabama; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two on the way; two sisters, Elizabeth Fabrizio of Massachusetts and Judy (John) Hill of Marblehead; sisters-in-law, Shirley Burkart of Tiffin and Pearl Burkart of California; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dominic; daughter, Ann Gregory; eight siblings, Mary Louise Boehner, Ed Burkart, James Burkart, George Burkart, Charles Burkart, Alfred Burkart, Susan Fuller and Jerry Burkart; and a granddaughter, Madeline Oblizajek.
Rita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a 1943 graduate of Tiffin Calvert. She worked at General Electric for over 16 years, retiring in 1974 and continued volunteering at the Ritz Theatre making popcorn and at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital Gift Shop. Rita was active and held offices in the GEWOTS, a member of Tiffin Right to life attending many marches in Washington D.C. and a member of Society of Precious Blood, Mother’s Club and card clubs. Rita enjoyed ceramics, collecting Grandma Burkart’s China, cake decorating and spending time with her family.
Friends may visit with the family 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin.
Her Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. A rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
She was born May 22, 1925, in Tiffin, to Edward B. and Emma S. (Baker) Burkart. She married Dominic J. Bursa Nov. 28, 1946, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include four children, Carol (Bob) Parker of Bucyrus, Steve (Nancy) Bursa of Fort Myers, Florida, David (Ginny) Bursa of Tiffin and Jill (Rich) Oblizajek of Sylvania; son-in-law, Scott Gregory of Huntsville, Alabama; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two on the way; two sisters, Elizabeth Fabrizio of Massachusetts and Judy (John) Hill of Marblehead; sisters-in-law, Shirley Burkart of Tiffin and Pearl Burkart of California; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dominic; daughter, Ann Gregory; eight siblings, Mary Louise Boehner, Ed Burkart, James Burkart, George Burkart, Charles Burkart, Alfred Burkart, Susan Fuller and Jerry Burkart; and a granddaughter, Madeline Oblizajek.
Rita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a 1943 graduate of Tiffin Calvert. She worked at General Electric for over 16 years, retiring in 1974 and continued volunteering at the Ritz Theatre making popcorn and at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital Gift Shop. Rita was active and held offices in the GEWOTS, a member of Tiffin Right to life attending many marches in Washington D.C. and a member of Society of Precious Blood, Mother’s Club and card clubs. Rita enjoyed ceramics, collecting Grandma Burkart’s China, cake decorating and spending time with her family.
Friends may visit with the family 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin.
Her Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. A rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
Rita E. Bursa, 94, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, June 1, 2019, at her home.
She was born May 22, 1925, in Tiffin, to Edward B. and Emma S. (Baker) Burkart. She married Dominic J. Bursa Nov. 28, 1946, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include four children, Carol (Bob) Parker of Bucyrus, Steve (Nancy) Bursa of Fort Myers, Florida, David (Ginny) Bursa of Tiffin and Jill (Rich) Oblizajek of Sylvania; son-in-law, Scott Gregory of Huntsville, Alabama; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two on the way; two sisters, Elizabeth Fabrizio of Massachusetts and Judy (John) Hill of Marblehead; sisters-in-law, Shirley Burkart of Tiffin and Pearl Burkart of California; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dominic; daughter, Ann Gregory; eight siblings, Mary Louise Boehner, Ed Burkart, James Burkart, George Burkart, Charles Burkart, Alfred Burkart, Susan Fuller and Jerry Burkart; and a granddaughter, Madeline Oblizajek.
Rita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a 1943 graduate of Tiffin Calvert. She worked at General Electric for over 16 years, retiring in 1974 and continued volunteering at the Ritz Theatre making popcorn and at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital Gift Shop. Rita was active and held offices in the GEWOTS, a member of Tiffin Right to life attending many marches in Washington D.C. and a member of Society of Precious Blood, Mother’s Club and card clubs. Rita enjoyed ceramics, collecting Grandma Burkart’s China, cake decorating and spending time with her family.
Friends may visit with the family 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin.
Her Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. A rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
She was born May 22, 1925, in Tiffin, to Edward B. and Emma S. (Baker) Burkart. She married Dominic J. Bursa Nov. 28, 1946, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include four children, Carol (Bob) Parker of Bucyrus, Steve (Nancy) Bursa of Fort Myers, Florida, David (Ginny) Bursa of Tiffin and Jill (Rich) Oblizajek of Sylvania; son-in-law, Scott Gregory of Huntsville, Alabama; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two on the way; two sisters, Elizabeth Fabrizio of Massachusetts and Judy (John) Hill of Marblehead; sisters-in-law, Shirley Burkart of Tiffin and Pearl Burkart of California; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dominic; daughter, Ann Gregory; eight siblings, Mary Louise Boehner, Ed Burkart, James Burkart, George Burkart, Charles Burkart, Alfred Burkart, Susan Fuller and Jerry Burkart; and a granddaughter, Madeline Oblizajek.
Rita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a 1943 graduate of Tiffin Calvert. She worked at General Electric for over 16 years, retiring in 1974 and continued volunteering at the Ritz Theatre making popcorn and at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital Gift Shop. Rita was active and held offices in the GEWOTS, a member of Tiffin Right to life attending many marches in Washington D.C. and a member of Society of Precious Blood, Mother’s Club and card clubs. Rita enjoyed ceramics, collecting Grandma Burkart’s China, cake decorating and spending time with her family.
Friends may visit with the family 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin.
Her Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. A rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
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