Rita M. Polidoro, 89, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Rita was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Martin) Murphy.

Rita was married to Vincent Polidoro before his passing in 2012. She was a graduate of Wilson High School, class of 1945. Rita was an avid reader, and enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.

Rita is survived by her daughters Patricia Sabol and husband William of Whitehall, Christine Blanco of Palmer Twp.; a sister Pauline Murphy of Palmer Twp.; grandchildren David Sabol, Jeremy Sabol, Elena Schumacher and husband Gabriel, Mark Blanco and wife Valerie; great-grandchildren Nathan Sabol, Sara Schumacher and Nicolas Schumacher. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Burd; brothers John and Eugene Murphy.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com