Rita VanNess's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2025 in Willoughby, Ohio
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Rita VanNess

May 4, 1943 - September 15, 2025 (82 years old)

Willoughby, Ohio

Rita VanNess's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2025 in Willoughby, Ohio
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Rita VanNess

May 4, 1943 - September 15, 2025 (82 years old)

Willoughby, Ohio

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Rita VanNess Obituary

The memory of Rita VanNess of Willoughby, Ohio, who passed away on September 15, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Lombardy and Mary Lombardy (Cardina); and her siblings, Marie Puleo, Theresa Fleming, Geraldine Ace, Dolores Bradenbaugh, Donald Lombardy and Nicholas Lombardy.

She is survived by: her husband Gerald VanNess; her son Brian Walters; her stepchildren, Mark VanNess (Mary Ann), Jerry VanNess, Jeff VanNess, David Clark (Lori), Vicki Sutula (John) and Angela Nastasi; and her siblings, Andrew Lombardy (Nancy), Charles Lombardy (Donna) and Judith Bradenbaugh (Jack). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home
667 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077

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667 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077

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Mentor Cemetery
6881 Hopkins Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

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