Rita J. Hough Obituary
The world bids farewell to Rita J. Hough of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, departing on November 1, 2025 at the age of 89. Rita leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita J. Hough to show support.
As Rita departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Rita. Though Rita may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles L. Ellenberger and Ann Cooney Ellenberger; her husband Charles M. Hough; her siblings, Janet Cowan, Charles, James, Lawrence and John Ellenberger; and her daughters, Debra Ann McIlnay and Beverly Jean Hignett.
She is survived by: her daughter Melissa R. Malloy (Phillip) of Derry; and her siblings, Anita Hunter of Latrobe, Betty Knupp (Ronald "Chip") of Ligonier and William Ellenberger (Jennifer) of Leeper. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
