Obituary of Rita M. Westrick

WESTRICK – Rita M., (Tedjeske) , 61, of Fords Corner, passed away December 29, 2012 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born October 7, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of the late George and Loretta Tedjeske. Proceeded in death by daughter, Kimberly Ann and brother, Charles Tedjeske. Survived by husband, Thomas Westrick, to whom she was married 41 years and sons: Thomas (Julie) Westrick, Indianapolis, Indiana; Stephen (Aimee) Westrick, Johnstown; and Adam Westrick, at home. Also survived by grandchildren: Megan and Madeline; Jensen and Giles Westrick. Sister of Donald Tedjeske, Johnstown, ; Robert (Maryann) Tedjeske, Holsopple; William (Patty) Tedjeske, Jenners; James (Dee) Tedjeske, Venetia; and sister-in-law Cathy Tedjeske, of Windber. A graduate of Conemaugh Twp. High School, she also graduated from Conemaugh Hospital’s School of Nursing, and served as a registered nurse at Conemaugh Hospital, Torrence and Somerset State Hospitals, as well as the Ebensburg Center (State School). Rita enjoyed bowling with the “Foxy Ladies” and line dancing. She loved her role as wife, mom, and grandmom, she enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach. She was a member of St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church where a funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, the Rev. Andrew Stanko, celebrant. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Nanty Glo, where a vigil prayer service will be held. Interment at Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita’s memory may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh or to the American Cancer Society.