Rita Ann O'Hara

Rita Ann O’Hara

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Ann O’Hara (nee Vitale) of Upper Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, formerly of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, and loving grandmother who peacefully passed away on January 30, 2025 at the age of eighty.

Born at home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 15, 1944, a daughter of the late Maria (Viscomi) and Domenico Vitale, Rita is predeceased by her parents, her step father, Francesco ‘Frank’ Bono, her seven siblings: Theresa Scaricaciottoli, Dominic Fera, Anthony Fera, John Vitale, Joseph Vitale, Maria Colkitt, and Salvatore Vitale. Rita was the beloved wife of Daniel M. O'Hara, Sr., born and raised in Chestnut Hill and Ardsley, Pennsylvania.

After graduating from St. Hubert’s High School for girls and Holy Family University in Philadelphia, Rita was a devoted educator for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for forty-five years at St. Charles Borromeo in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania and Immaculate Conception, B.V.M. in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Rita embraced her calling as a servant of God, demonstrating loving and caring devotion to His children through her ministry in the Catholic school system. Her legacy now remains with us through her impact on the many students and their loving families over the years.

A devout Roman Catholic, Rita Ann lived her life with grace, faith, and unwavering devotion to family. As the loving wife of Daniel M. O’Hara, Sr. for forty-nine years, she shared a partnership built on trust, respect, and deep affection. Their love was a testament to her dedication to family and her unshakeable devotion to the values she held dear.

As a mother, Rita was a source of comfort, wisdom, and strength. Her only son, Danny, was the light of her life, and she was always there, offering care and motherly support in every way imaginable. Rita’s watchful love, especially in Danny’s early childhood education, will be forever cherished by Danny. She enjoyed many happy summers with family and friends at the Jersey Shore making lasting lifetime memories.

In more recent years, she thoroughly enjoyed her role as Nonna to her two doting granddaughters, whom she loved deeply and was endlessly delighted by.

Rita’s siblings and extended family also felt her boundless love. As a loving sister, she supported her family with a kind heart and an open ear. She was a pillar of love and strength to all who knew her.

Rita Ann was a truly wonderful person, whose warm spirit, and generous heart touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her legacy of love, faith, and devotion will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were blessed to be part of her life.

Rita is survived by her devoted husband Dan, her loving son, Danny, his loving wife Caitlin, and her two granddaughters, Evelyn Rose and Grace Elisabeth. Rita leaves behind her many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She will be deeply missed and thought of always.

Public visitation will be held during the evening hours of six o’clock through eight o’clock on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home, located at 507 West Ave. Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

A second public viewing will be offered during the morning hours of nine o’clock through ten-fifteen on Friday, February 7th, 2025 at the Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, B.V.M., located at 604 West Ave. in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated directly thereafter, beginning at ten-thirty. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Pennsylvania.