The former Rita I. Koteras, passed away after a short illness and stay at the hospital, in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 23rd, 2019, at the age of 83.

Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, the now Rita I. Kaylor, raised her 8 children here and then moved to Arizona in 1995, where she enjoyed working with her Plastic Canvas Art and spending time with her now late dog "Max."

Rita was the beloved daughter of the late Peter and late Katherine Koteras.

The devoted mother of Donald (Mary) Kaylor, Ronald (Luanne) Kaylor, Dorene (Edward) Woods, Vincent (Jackie) Hitchcock, Karen (Marco) Galbo, Edward Hitchcock, Kimberly Kaylor, and the late Jeffery Kaylor.

The dearest sister of Patricia (late George) Anderson, and the late Stanley (Maryanne) Koteras, late Peter (Dottie) Koteras, late Eugene (Linda) Koteras, late Eleanor (late Raymond) Gaczewski, late Florence (late Jim) Clark, late Daniel (late Audrey) Koteras, late Theresa (late Florian) Mroz and the late Dorothy (late Bill) Fiias.

She was also survived by her loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Rita 's Life at the Potts Banquet Facility, 41 South Rossler Ave. 14206 (in Valu Plaza) on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 12 Noon.