Rita (Ritadale) Kohn
KOHN: Rita (Ritadale) Kohn, age 78, passed away in her home on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. She was the much beloved wife for 38 years of Thomas C. Kohn, the cherished mother of Holly (Bruce) Rudoy and Scot (Carrie) Lehman, and the adored ’Ma of Madelyn and Zachary Rudoy and Elijah, Jacob and Joshua Lehman. She is also survived by her stepchildren Pamela (Bill) Kovick, Richard Kohn, Carolyn Kohn, grandchildren Melissa Reichard, Matt Kovick and Elisha Holby, as well as several great-grandchildren. Rita was preceded in death by her brother Arthur Lebovitz and parents, Hilda and Meyer Lebovitz. Rita loved being a Lebovitz and grew up a Squirrel Hill girl on Northumberland Street. It’s a testament to Rita’s authenticity and caring nature that she remained lifelong friends with all of her cousins and several of her Linden Elementary and Taylor Allderdice girlfriends who she dearly loved. Rita had an intellectual side and earned a master’s degree from Carlow College which she put to use as a librarian at Upper St. Clair Public Library, and later as a law librarian at the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas before serving for many years as a dynamic partner in support of her husband’s entrepreneurial success. Rita saw goodness in the world, traveled widely and gave back generously through her decades as an ESL tutor in both Pittsburgh and Naples. She was an avid athlete on the tennis court, golf course and ski slopes, as well as a voracious reader of the best books. Having made beautiful homes in Pittsburgh and Naples, Florida, Rita’s zest for life, sparkling eyes and fabulous smile will be missed by so many. Services and interment were private. Contributions may be made in Rita’s memory to Literacy Pittsburgh or to Temple Emanuel of South Hills. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., family owned and operated. schugar.com PJC
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