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Rita G. Coppens

January 7, 1934 — March 1, 2022

Rita G. Coppens, 88 years of age, formerly of Delaware County Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the home of her daughter Denise in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania.

Born Sunday, January 7, 1934 in Weymouth Massachusetts the daughter of the late James W., and Margaret C. (Woolner) Glavin. Rita was also predeceased by; husband, Charles A. Coppens; companion, Walter J. Langendorfer.

Surviving are; daughters, Crystal A. Sherman and her husband, Ben, Kathryn R. Lorio, Denise L. Coppens - Kranch of Tuscarora with whom she resided; sons, Charles J. Coppens and his wife Kathy and Richard Coppens and his wife Joanne; grandchildren, Stephen, Sean, Heather, Gary, Scott, Kaitlyn, Chris, Kevin, April, Victoria, Jessica, Angelica; great grandchildren, Cassandra, Awyin, Liam, Ethan, Dante, Junabell, Ember, Angelo; great -great grandchildren Hadley and Ellie.

Rita was a kind mother, and loving wife. She worked as a runway model, and was a union waitress for the Jimmy's Milan Restaurant of Philadelphia. Rita operated her own Yorkie dog breeding business, and her love of animals even attracted squirrels into her care. She loved high end fashion, fine dining, and was a meticulous dresser. A talented home decorator, and gardener, Rita enjoyed doll collecting, and painting ceramics. Many of her ceramics she auctioned for charity.

Rita was a great Psychic and also a Mental & Physical Spirit Medium.

Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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