Rita Marie Burkhart Obituary
The family announces the passing of Rita Marie Burkhart of Zanesville, Ohio on July 18, 2026. Rita, born on August 4, 1937, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Marie Burkhart to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Paul and Florence Paul (Leddy); her husband Jim Burkhart; her great grandchild Bradyn Bever; and her siblings, Thomas (Margaret Paul), Richard Paul, Eugene Paul, Virginia (Charles Elmore) and Marjorie (Jack Connell).
She is survived by: her children, Jean Goodin (Roger), Phillip Burkhart (Karen), Stephen Burkhart (Cindy), Patrick Burkhart (Karen) and Joseph Burkhart (Peach); her grandchildren, Alex Burkhart (Victoria Sellers), Andrew Burkhart (Courtney), Alyssa Burkhart (Darian Anderson), Austin (Emma), Shelly Sowers (Mike), Stacy Burkhart, Stephanie Burkhart, Brittany Ross (Tom), Kristopher Burkhart (Stephanie), Dash McNeal (Ashlee), Tiffany Savage, Jessica Davisson (Tyler), Rachel Russell (Zach) and Shannon Mentzer (Greg); her brother James Lee Paul (Katherine); and her sister-in-law Jeanne Paul. She is also survived by 28 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
