Rita Rowan Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Rowan (Painesville, Ohio), who passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Rowan to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Jacob and Edith Jacob (Puscash); her former husband Richard Nighman; her husband Daniel Rowan; her siblings, Andrew Jacob and Rosemary Hale; and her granddaughter Shannon Nighman.
She is survived by: her children, Laura Nygord (Glenn), Mike Nighman (Nichole) and David Nighman (Francie); and her grandchildren, Kyle Nighman, Sam Nighman and Casey Welch.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Gabriel Bereavement Ministry, c/o the church or to the Lake County Humane Society, 7584-E Tyler Blvd., Mentor, Ohio 44060.
