Rita Cornele

Rita Lynn Cornele, 78, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Hamilton, Ohio.

Rita was born on March 7, 1947 in Middletown, OH to James and Margaret Cracraft.

She started her career as a Medical Claims Adjuster and went on to work for Metlife for ten years.

Rita married Richard Cornele. The couple had 3 children, Cindy Niekamp, Richard Cornele, Deceased, Lori S. Lain - Cornele.Rita was best known for being a loving wife of 61 years, crossword puzzles, bowling, reading books, cruises and grandmother.

Rita is survived by Richard Cornele - spouse, Cindy Niekamp - daughter, Scott Niekamp - son-in-law, Richard Cornele - son, Kristie Cornele - daughter-in-law, Andrew Niekamp - grandchild, Alexis Lowman - grandchild, Abbagayle Kelly - grandchild, Jackson Cornele - grandchild, Branham Fugate - grandchild, Samuel Fugate - grandchild, Eleven Great Grandchildren.

Rita is preceded in death by James Cracraft - father, Margaret Cracraft - mother, Lori Lain-Cornele - daughter, Clarissa Cornele - grandchild, Richie Fugate - great - grandchild..

The Visitation for Mrs. Rita Cornele will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM until services at noon at Breiel Blvd. Church of God, 2000 N. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, Ohio 45042.

Burial: Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, Middletown, Ohio.

Memorial donations can be made in lieu of flowers in Rita's name to Breiel Blvd. Church of God,2000 N. Breiel Blvd., Middletown, Ohio 45042.