Rita K. (Smith) Strickhouser, 80, entered into rest on September 5, 2021 in Harrisburg. She was the loving wife of the late Jack H. Strickhouser Sr. 

     Born on November 27, 1940 in York to the late Gladys (Lawrence) and Cletus Smith. 

     Rita leaves to cherish her memory, sons, Jack Strickhouser Jr and Joe (Erika) Strickhouser; brother, Jimmy Smith; grandchildren, Jack III, Kelly, Lindsey and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Tim, Gabe, Kamdyn, Noah, Jaden, Maizie and Dominic. She was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Kyleah and sister, Marie Smith.

     A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Gladfelter Funeral Home, Inc. 822 E. Market St, York with Pastor Pat Teaford. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Burial will take place immediately after the service at Mount Rose Cemetery.