Rita (Stossel) Kulchock

     Rita Stossel Kulchock, daughter of the late John and Theresa Stossel passed away October 28th, 2025 at Uniontown Hospital.

     Born 10/31/1939 and she was a graduate of Georges Township High School.

     She was employed at various jewelry stores in the Uniontown area.

     She was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown.

     Rita was preceded in death by her brothers Vince, Danny and Jack and her sister Deloris.

     Rita is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bill Kulchock, and sister Virginia Shutock; daughters, Lisa Franks and her husband Alan and Karen Sue Schempp; granddaughters, Sarah Schempp McClellan (Alan) and Katherine Wells (Rachael) and many nieces and nephews.

      Rita found her joy in being with her family and cooking her famous and delicious cabbage rolls and ladylocks. She loved to read Christian and inspirational books and spending time with her friends.

      The family will receive friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Friday October 31, 2025 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 1, 2025 until 9:15 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said. Her Funeral Mass follows at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 180 Old Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, Pa.

        Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hopwood, Pa.

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