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Rita C. Coulter

July 16, 1923 — March 17, 2019

Rita C. Coulter, 95, of Bethlehem, died on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born in East Mauch Chunk, the daughter of the late Kathryn and Joseph Blum. She was the loving wife of the late Richard J. Coulter, Sr. for 52 years before his passing in 1994.

Rita was devoted to her faith and was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church. She worked for Orrs Department Store for 40 years. As a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 284, she served as head of the Ladies Auxiliary. Rita enjoyed ballet dancing, was an avid bowler and loved spending time with her family.

She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Richard J. Coulter, Jr.and his fianc Linda Confer and Lawrence A. Coulter and his wife, Deb; sister, Audrey Beam; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Rita was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry, Joseph and Donald Blum.

A viewing will be held on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Annes Catholic Church 450 Washington Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18017. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Annes Church

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Viewing
Friday, March 22, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Anne's Catholic Church
450 Washington Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, March 22, 2019
11:00 AM
St. Anne's Catholic Church
450 Washington Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531

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