It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Johns Carter of Newark, Ohio, born in Bellaire, Ohio, who passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Johns Carter to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Jesse Camelo and Solina Camelo Plummer (Susi); her former life partner Robert Johns; her husband Ernie Carter; and her daughter Jacqueline Marie Johns.

She is survived by : her sons, Paul Johns (JoEllen), Robert "Jerry" Johns (Angela) and Anthony Johns; her sisters, Linda Camelo and Christine Reid (Scott); her sister-in-law Patricia Plummer; and her stepbrother Bruce Plummer. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Reed-Egan Funeral Home (141 Green Wave Dr, Newark, OH 43055). A vigil service was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass was held on Friday, April 19th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Church (394 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055).

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rita's name can be made to the Blessed Sacrament School Tuition Assistance Fund, 394 E. Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reed-Egan Funeral Home