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“We first met in Tokyo in July 1970 and have remained close friends, visiting as often as possible through the years. We are truly sorry to say ...Read More »
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1 of 7 | Posted by: Trudy and Mike Topolosky - VA
“We have many fond memories and laughter with Rita. She was a fun and loving individual and had a nice and keen sense of humor. We will miss her...Read More »
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2 of 7 | Posted by: Dr. Bell's Office - Manassas, VA
“Bless Ypu Rita. God Bless the family now as she was a loveing and giving person. Jane Duncan
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3 of 7 | Posted by: Jane Duncan - Clifton, VA
“Rita was such a wonderful, strong, and inspiring person, always ready to laugh, even at herself. She was a good friend and I will miss her.
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Cheryl Repetti - Centreville, VA
“Our heartfelt condolences and prayers. Rita was a lovely women with a gentle spirit and giving heart. Her passing is a great loss to the family as...Read More »
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Larry, Linda and Kira Mohler - MD
“Rest in peace, Rita.
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6 of 7 | Posted by: Paul Hancq - Centreville, VA
“So sorry to hear of Rita's death. I never will forget all the fun times at Colonial Beach when our families vacationed together. Thanks to Rita,...Read More »
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7 of 7 | Posted by: Priscilla "Susie"" Spindle Mosier - NC
Of Centreville/Fairfax, Virginia passed away on August 21, 2010.
She was the daughter of the late Eldon and Eula Ehinger and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 20 years, Colonel William V. Koch.
She is survived by her son William S. Koch of Sterling Park, Virginia; her only sister Una L. White of Alexandria, Virginia; one nephew Michael Makarczyk of Salt Lake City, Utah; three nieces Lori L. Roy (Totan) of Sterling, Virginia, Cynthia Thomas (Stanley) of Alexandria, Virginia and Susan Manley (Steven) of Richmond, Virginia. She was a GREAT aunt to Matthew, Daniel, Tami, and Luke Roy; Stanley IV and Kaye Lee Thomas; and Thomas and Joseph Manley.
Rita attended Fairfax County Elementary schools and graduated from Fairfax High School. After working as a secretary at the Pentagon for several years in the 1960s, she received her Nursing degree from Northern Virginia Community College. She then nursed at Fairfax Hospital in the 1970s and 1980s while raising their son William Scott Koch.
She was the co-founder and President for many years of the Historic Centreville Society, was a life-long member of Centreville United Methodist Church, and was honored as Centreville District "Fairfax County Citizen of the Year" in 2009.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rita's memory to: The Historic Centreville Society, P.O. Box 1512, Centreville, VA 20122 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
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