Rita H. Westervelt

Westervelt, Rita H. Age 99, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born on September 1, 1923 in Elmira, NY to the late William and Florence Harter. Rita was predeceased by her husband, Arnold Westervelt, grandson, Cammy MacDonell and 3 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her children, Judy (Lewis Clearwater) Symonds, Bonnie (Cameron) MacDonell, Arnie (Patricia) Westervelt and Cheryl (Mike Coppola) Westervelt; grandchildren, Michael (Deana) Boughton, Mark (Dawn) Boughton, Victoria (Dan) Chapman, JR (Julie) Westervelt, Riley (Sara) Coleman and Cody Coleman; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial for Rita will take place on Tuesday, December 6th at 10:30 am in St. Mary's Church, Elmira, with Father Richard Farrell as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.