Rita D. Horvath, 63, of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014, surrounded by her family. Rita was born in Morehead, Kentucky on June 27, 1950 to Russell and Alta (Turner) Roe. On September 30, 1978, she married Louis Horvath. Rita enjoyed traveling to visit family in Kentucky and also to Tennessee and Savannah, Georgia. Her hobbies included reading, shopping, and crafting. Her true passion was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rita is survived by her husband of 35 years, Louis 'œSkip' Horvath; sons, Jerry (Michelle) Ketcham and Mark (Nicole) Ketcham; grandchildren, Brittany, Diana, Justin, Chelsey, Garrett, and Emaleigh; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Gage, Tristan, Trevor, Caleb, Aniecea, and Farrah; sister, Faye Kidd; and brothers, David Roe and Bob (Bobbi) Pemberton. Rita is also survived by many loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers.
Friends may call at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 2:00 pm �" 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 28, 2014 in Morehead, Kentucky. Memorials may be directed to Cherry Street Mission.
Visitation: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home
440 S. Coy Road
Oregon, Ohio 43616
Thursday, February 27, 2014
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lane Stucky Gray Funeral Home
808 Old Flemingsburg Road
Morehead, Kentucky 40351
Services: Friday, February 28, 2014
11:00 am
Lane Stucky Gray Funeral Home
808 Old Flemingsburg Road
Morehead, Kentucky 40351
Interment: McBrayer Cemetery, Morehead, Kentucky