Rita M. Davis, 97, of Pittston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.. She was the wife of Winton P. Davis, who passed away on August 23, 2004.
Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Rena Seeley Baker. She was a graduate of Pittston High School. Rita was a member of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish and the Senior Citizens Center, both of Pittston.
She was the matriarch of her family and was cherished by all who knew and loved her. Rita's memory will forever live on in the many shared stories. She was a giving person; she loved to donate to veteran groups, the ASPCA and several other charitable organizations. She was one to never miss a birthday and always made sure you had a card for your special day.
She is survived by her children, Elaine (John) Begley, Sharon (Val) Valenti, Winton E. (Dolores) Davis, Arlene (Daniel) Thompson; grandchildren, John (Dawn) Begley, Jim (Sabine) Begley, Amanda Begley, Valentino Valenti, Jason (Angela) Valenti, Amos (Erin) Valenti, Allison (Mark) Ritsick, Renee (Mark) Shrader, Edward (Lynda) Moran, Eric Moran and Michael (Molly) Moran; 10 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert Baker, brothers, Edward and Joseph Baker and sister, Helen Budzak.
A blessing service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Baloga Funeral Home, Inc. 1201 Main Street, Pittston (Port Griffith). Interment will be in St. Mary's Assumption Cemetery, Hughestown.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M., at the funeral home.