Rita Ann Ruhmanseder

1932 - 2013  (81 years)

• Name	Rita Ann Ruhmanseder  [1, 2]
  Birth	14 Jul 1932	Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
  Gender	Female
  Death	16 Dec 2013	Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
  Person ID	I3955	Branches and Roots
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

  Family	Hubert Shane Livers,   b. 2 Jan 1933, Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA d. 2 Apr 2011, Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA (Age 78 years)
  Marriage	21 Apr 1956	Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA   [2]
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Living   3. Living + 4. Living + 5. Living + 6. Living + 7. Living   8. Living
  Family ID	F464	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

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  Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - December 19, 2013 Deceased Name: Rita Ann Livers Rita Ann Livers , 81, passed away peacefully at her home on December 16, 2013 with her family at her side. Rita was born July 14, 1932 to Joseph and Mollie (McNea) Ruhmanseder. Rita enjoyed her childhood on E. Brookside Avenue in Firestone Park. She completed grade school at St. Paul Catholic School and was a 1950 graduate of St. Vincent High School. Rita and her sisters loved to dance and while out dancing at the Jednota Club, Rita met her husband Hubert "Bud". They married on April 21, 1956 at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Bud preceded her in death in April of 2011. At the age of 50, Mom enrolled in nursing school. She graduated in 1983 and later retired from Hattie Larlham Foundation. She had many special memories from those she cared for. Mom sang with the St. Martha's Church choir at Sunday Mass and later with the Summit Choral Society. She was a parishioner of St. Sebastian Church. Rita , with great courage, endured Parkinsons disease for many years. The disease hindered her body but not her humorous wit and spirit. Preceded in death by sisters, Nora Gild and Mary Josephine Ruhmanseder, Bud's brother, Jack Livers and sisters and brothers-in law, Helen (Dale) Pendleton, Margaret (Larry) Kibler and Josephine Livers ; and special friends, Dick Justice, Marie and John Petrucelli. Rita is survived by her daughters and sons, Christine (Alan Grajczyk), John (Brenda), Hubert "Bud", Rita (Chuck Byron), Susan (Steve Hornyak), Jim (Kim), Helen, and Edward; 16 grandchildren: Monica, Matthew, Linda, Laura, Karen, Carol, Theresa, Rachel, Lydia, Leah, Daniel, Paul, Michael, Jacob, Jared, and Samantha. She leaves behind her sister, Peg Ruhmanseder; special cousin, Mary Kovach; brother-in law, Abe Gild; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rita was blessed with many friends, especially Laura Lea and Bob Frank and Joyce Justice. Mom was a parent to many, especially Ralph Petrucelli and Robert Grajczyk. "Seek after integrity, piety, faith, love, steadfastness and a gentle spirit." 1 Tim. 6:12 Calling hours will be on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St.), where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, 110 a.m. at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In memory of Rita , contributions may be made to Right to Life of North East Ohio, Hattie Larlham Foundation. Please go to www.dunn-quigley.com to view and share condolences in Rita 's Book of Memories. Akron, 330-253-8121 Akron Beacon Journal (OH) Date: December 19, 2013 Edition: 1 STAR Page: B5 Record Number: 13121879995727 Copyright (c) 2013 Akron Beacon Journal Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - December 19, 2013 Deceased Name: Rita Ann Livers Rita Ann Livers , 81, passed away peacefully at her home on December 16, 2013 with her family at her side. Rita was born July 14, 1932 to Joseph and Mollie (McNea) Ruhmanseder. Rita enjoyed her childhood on E. Brookside Avenue in Firestone Park. She completed grade school at St. Paul Catholic School and was a 1950 graduate of St. Vincent High School. Rita and her sisters loved to dance and while out dancing at the Jednota Club, Rita met her husband Hubert "Bud". They married on April 21, 1956 at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Bud preceded her in death in April of 2011. At the age of 50, Mom enrolled in nursing school. She graduated in 1983 and later retired from Hattie Larlham Foundation. She had many special memories from those she cared for. Mom sang with the St. Martha's Church choir at Sunday Mass and later with the Summit Choral Society. She was a parishioner of St. Sebastian Church. Rita , with great courage, endured Parkinsons disease for many years. The disease hindered her body but not her humorous wit and spirit. Preceded in death by sisters, Nora Gild and Mary Josephine Ruhmanseder, Bud's brother, Jack Livers and sisters and brothers-in law, Helen (Dale) Pendleton, Margaret (Larry) Kibler and Josephine Livers ; and special friends, Dick Justice, Marie and John Petrucelli. Rita is survived by her daughters and sons, Christine (Alan Grajczyk), John (Brenda), Hubert "Bud", Rita (Chuck Byron), Susan (Steve Hornyak), Jim (Kim), Helen, and Edward; 16 grandchildren: Monica, Matthew, Linda, Laura, Karen, Carol, Theresa, Rachel, Lydia, Leah, Daniel, Paul, Michael, Jacob, Jared, and Samantha. She leaves behind her sister, Peg Ruhmanseder; special cousin, Mary Kovach; brother-in law, Abe Gild; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rita was blessed with many friends, especially Laura Lea and Bob Frank and Joyce Justice. Mom was a parent to many, especially Ralph Petrucelli and Robert Grajczyk. "Seek after integrity, piety, faith, love, steadfastness and a gentle spirit." 1 Tim. 6:12 Calling hours will be on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St.), where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, 110 a.m. at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In memory of Rita , contributions may be made to Right to Life of North East Ohio, Hattie Larlham Foundation. Please go to www.dunn-quigley.com to view and share condolences in Rita 's Book of Memories. Akron, 330-253-8121 Akron Beacon Journal (OH) Date: December 19, 2013 Edition: 1 STAR Page: B5 Record Number: 13121879995727 Copyright (c) 2013 Akron Beacon Journal Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - December 19, 2013 Deceased Name: Rita Ann Livers Rita Ann Livers , 81, passed away peacefully at her home on December 16, 2013 with her family at her side. Rita was born July 14, 1932 to Joseph and Mollie (McNea) Ruhmanseder. Rita enjoyed her childhood on E. Brookside Avenue in Firestone Park. She completed grade school at St. Paul Catholic School and was a 1950 graduate of St. Vincent High School. Rita and her sisters loved to dance and while out dancing at the Jednota Club, Rita met her husband Hubert "Bud". They married on April 21, 1956 at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Bud preceded her in death in April of 2011. At the age of 50, Mom enrolled in nursing school. She graduated in 1983 and later retired from Hattie Larlham Foundation. She had many special memories from those she cared for. Mom sang with the St. Martha's Church choir at Sunday Mass and later with the Summit Choral Society. She was a parishioner of St. Sebastian Church. Rita , with great courage, endured Parkinsons disease for many years. The disease hindered her body but not her humorous wit and spirit. Preceded in death by sisters, Nora Gild and Mary Josephine Ruhmanseder, Bud's brother, Jack Livers and sisters and brothers-in law, Helen (Dale) Pendleton, Margaret (Larry) Kibler and Josephine Livers ; and special friends, Dick Justice, Marie and John Petrucelli. Rita is survived by her daughters and sons, Christine (Alan Grajczyk), John (Brenda), Hubert "Bud", Rita (Chuck Byron), Susan (Steve Hornyak), Jim (Kim), Helen, and Edward; 16 grandchildren: Monica, Matthew, Linda, Laura, Karen, Carol, Theresa, Rachel, Lydia, Leah, Daniel, Paul, Michael, Jacob, Jared, and Samantha. She leaves behind her sister, Peg Ruhmanseder; special cousin, Mary Kovach; brother-in law, Abe Gild; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rita was blessed with many friends, especially Laura Lea and Bob Frank and Joyce Justice. Mom was a parent to many, especially Ralph Petrucelli and Robert Grajczyk. "Seek after integrity, piety, faith, love, steadfastness and a gentle spirit." 1 Tim. 6:12 Calling hours will be on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St.), where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, 110 a.m. at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In memory of Rita , contributions may be made to Right to Life of North East Ohio, Hattie Larlham Foundation. Please go to www.dunn-quigley.com to view and share condolences in Rita 's Book of Memories. Akron, 330-253-8121 Akron Beacon Journal (OH) Date: December 19, 2013 Edition: 1 STAR Page: B5 Record Number: 13121879995727 Copyright (c) 2013 Akron Beacon Journal Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - December 19, 2013 Deceased Name: Rita Ann Livers Rita Ann Livers , 81, passed away peacefully at her home on December 16, 2013 with her family at her side. Rita was born July 14, 1932 to Joseph and Mollie (McNea) Ruhmanseder. Rita enjoyed her childhood on E. Brookside Avenue in Firestone Park. She completed grade school at St. Paul Catholic School and was a 1950 graduate of St. Vincent High School. Rita and her sisters loved to dance and while out dancing at the Jednota Club, Rita met her husband Hubert "Bud". They married on April 21, 1956 at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Bud preceded her in death in April of 2011. At the age of 50, Mom enrolled in nursing school. She graduated in 1983 and later retired from Hattie Larlham Foundation. She had many special memories from those she cared for. Mom sang with the St. Martha's Church choir at Sunday Mass and later with the Summit Choral Society. She was a parishioner of St. Sebastian Church. Rita , with great courage, endured Parkinsons disease for many years. The disease hindered her body but not her humorous wit and spirit. Preceded in death by sisters, Nora Gild and Mary Josephine Ruhmanseder, Bud's brother, Jack Livers and sisters and brothers-in law, Helen (Dale) Pendleton, Margaret (Larry) Kibler and Josephine Livers ; and special friends, Dick Justice, Marie and John Petrucelli. Rita is survived by her daughters and sons, Christine (Alan Grajczyk), John (Brenda), Hubert "Bud", Rita (Chuck Byron), Susan (Steve Hornyak), Jim (Kim), Helen, and Edward; 16 grandchildren: Monica, Matthew, Linda, Laura, Karen, Carol, Theresa, Rachel, Lydia, Leah, Daniel, Paul, Michael, Jacob, Jared, and Samantha. She leaves behind her sister, Peg Ruhmanseder; special cousin, Mary Kovach; brother-in law, Abe Gild; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rita was blessed with many friends, especially Laura Lea and Bob Frank and Joyce Justice. Mom was a parent to many, especially Ralph Petrucelli and Robert Grajczyk. "Seek after integrity, piety, faith, love, steadfastness and a gentle spirit." 1 Tim. 6:12 Calling hours will be on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St.), where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, 110 a.m. at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In memory of Rita , contributions may be made to Right to Life of North East Ohio, Hattie Larlham Foundation. Please go to www.dunn-quigley.com to view and share condolences in Rita 's Book of Memories. Akron, 330-253-8121 Akron Beacon Journal (OH) Date: December 19, 2013 Edition: 1 STAR Page: B5 Record Number: 13121879995727 Copyright (c) 2013 Akron Beacon Journal

  
  

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  [S225] Staff, Akron Beacon Journal, The: Obituaries, (Name: Akron Beacon Journal, The; Location: Akron, Summitt, Ohio, United States;), Obituary: Kibler, John L. "Larry". John L. "Larry" Kibler John L. "Larry" Kibler, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 2, 2004, at the age of 75, with his daughters at his side, following an extended illness. Larry lived in the Akron-Canton area all his life. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in 1991 with 35 years of serv ice. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret L., and granddaughter, Colleen M. Kibler, he is survived by daughters, Pamela (Michael) Edwards of Union town, Paula (Dean) Thompson of North Canton, Patricia (Harland) Moidel of West Grove, Pa.; his son, Peter (Monica) of Kingwood, Texas; grandchildren, Shane and Peter Edwards, Ed ward and Michael Segovis, Holly Moidel, and Joshua and Jordan Thompson; loving sister, Louise Khoury; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Josephine Livers, Rita and Bud Livers, and Dale Pendleton; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends. A very special goodbye to Albert S., John C., Lou B., Bud V., Les P., and Jim K. Dad loved to travel, Houston and Las Vegas being two of his favorite destinations. He was a proud father, a good friend, a great provider, and much more; but to his children, he was our dad, and will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank everyone at the Laurels of Massillon for caring for our dad like he was their own. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday at 12 noon at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Brewster. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Larry's memory to one's favorite charity. Akron Beacon Journal: 04MAR2004 HFA: 05MAR2004 [S225] Staff, Akron Beacon Journal, The: Obituaries, (Name: Akron Beacon Journal, The; Location: Akron, Summitt, Ohio, United States;), Obituary: Livers, Hubert Shane "Bud". Hubert "Bud" passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 2, 2011 at his home. Bud was born January 2, 1933, to Hubert S. and Helen E. ``Ella' (Hout) Livers. Bud was the last surviving and youngest sibling of his family that included one brother and three sisters. Bud served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Bud loved a good polka and met his wife Rita (Ruhmanseder) at the Jednota Club. They married on April 21, 1956. Together they raised eight children. Bud was a parishioner of Annunciation, St. Martha's, St. Hedwig's, St. Mary's and recently St. Sebastian's Catholic Church. Bud worked two jobs to support his family. He retired from General Tire in 1984 and was behind the counter Monday through Thursday nights at ``A Gild Pizza' from 1961 until retiring in 1994. He was preceded in death by his brother John M. ``Jack'; sisters, Helen (Pendleton), Margaret (Kibler), Josephine; and nephews, Peter Kibler and Guy Pendleton; sisters-in-law, Nora Gild, Josephine Ruhmanseder and Mary Louise ``Tookie” Livers; brothers-in-law, Dale Pendleton, Larry Kibler; and longtime friends, Marie and John Petrucelli and Dick Justice. Surviving are his wife, Rita; children, Christine Grajczyk (Alan), John (Brenda), Hubert ``Bud', Rita Byron (Chuck), Susan Hornyak (Steve), James (Kim), Helen Robertson and Edward. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, Monica, Matthew, Laura, Carol, Linda, Karen, Jacob, Theresa, Jared, Rachel, Michael, Lydia, Samantha, Leah, Daniel, and Paul. Also surviving are his sister-in-law, Peg Ruhmanseder; brother-in-law, Abe Gild; and special cousin, Mary Kovach. Bud was very fond of his many nieces and nephews and Bud appreciated his special friends Bob and Laura Lea Frank and Joyce Justice. The family would like to thank the health care doctors, nurses and support staff who gave Bud extraordinary care. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St.), where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service. Akron Beacon Journal: 06APR2011 HFA: 09APR2011