Rita Andrews Craig, 95, of Washington, formerly of West Middletown, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care.She was born on August 6, 1930, in Patterson Mills (Cro

Rita Andrews Craig, 95, of Washington, formerly of West Middletown, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care.She was born on August 6, 1930, in Patterson Mills (Cross Creek Township), PA, daughter of the late Delbert Leroy and Nellie Belle Kuhns Andrews.Rita was a 1948 graduate of Avella High School and was a member of Grove U.P. Church of West Middletown.She had lived in West Middletown from 1952 until she and her husband moved to Washington in 2004. While living in Washington she was a member of the Retired Persons Washington County Chapter 1354 and the Washington Senior Citizens.Rita’s family was very important to her, and she was very involved in raising her nieces and nephews; babysitting all of them through the years. She loved to make quilts, cook, garden and tend to her flowers.On November 23, 1949 she married John Stanley Craig, who passed away on February 1, 2011.Rita was the last of her immediate family. Surviving are, her sister-in-law, Ann Andrews; and several nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by her great great niece Liliana.Deceased in addition to her husband of 61 years and parents are, three brothers, Leroy L., Lester S. and Harold “Pete” Andrews; and a sister, Geraldine Gally.At the request of the deceased there will be no visitations. A private graveside service will be held in West Middletown Cemetery.The family would like to thank Presbyterian Senior Care Network and Gateway Hospice.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Shriners Children'sProcessing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394. All arrangements are being handled by Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., Avella.