Rita A. Gell's obituary , Passed away on April 15, 2025 in Syracuse, New York

Rita A. Gell

1933 - April 15, 2025

Syracuse, New York

Rita A. Gell's obituary , Passed away on April 15, 2025 in Syracuse, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shepardson Family Funeral Homes

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Rita A. Gell

1933 - April 15, 2025

Syracuse, New York

Rita A. Gell Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita A. Gell (Syracuse, New York), born in Boston, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on April 15, 2025, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita A. Gell to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Jerry; her parents, Lena Norton Hurder and William B Hurder; and her siblings, Robert Hurder, Paul Hurder, John Hurder and Claire Hurder Darling.

She is survived by: her children, Mary Kathleen Gell of Guanacaste, Nancy McVay of Bernardsville, NJ, Anne, David Malsbury of Huddleston, Virginia and Mary E Duerr (Mimi) of Baldwinsville, NY.; her sister Joan Flynn of Sarasota; and also Thomas J Hurder of Cicero, NY. She is also survived by four grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shepardson Family Funeral Homes



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