Rita M. Benedict's Obituary
Rita M. Benedict, 80, of Beloit, died on Monday, December 25, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. at Alliance Community Hospital. Rita was born on December 8, 1926, in Ravenna, and lived in the Alliance area all of her life. Mrs. Benedict was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Sebring. She was formerly employed and retired from Alliance Manufacturing. Rita is survived by her husband, John E. Benedict, whom she married on November 27, 1951; two sons, Barry (Bonnie) Benedict of Alliance and Gary Benedict of Louisville; a loving grandmother to Barri Jo, Dani, Dana, Cael, and Brianne Benedict; and was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Benedict was preceded in death by three infant children; her parents, Dominic and Mary (Mazzucca) Arone; and two brothers, Joseph and Louis Arone. Funeral services will be held at the Highland Memorial Park Chapel on Wednesday, December 27, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. with Gary Diehl and Lynn Mercer, co-officiating. Burial will follow. There will be no calling hours.
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