NameRita Mildred Hite
BirthMar 3, 1922, RD, Carrolltown, Pa.
DeathFeb 14, 2016, St. Benedict, Pa.
BurialSt. Michael Church Cemetery, Loretto, Pa.
Spouses
BirthMar 21, 1919, R.D., Carrolltown, Pa.
DeathApr 17, 1995, Johnstown, Pa.
BurialSt. Michael Church Cemetery, Loretto, Pa.
MarriageJun 24, 1942, St. Benedict's Church, Carrolltown, Pa.
Notes for Dennis Benedict (Spouse 1)
Dennis and Rita settled at R. D. 1, Loretto, Pa. They started with a $6,000 investment in 1942 that prospered into a picturesque dairy and crop farm. The Farabaughs produced potatoes, corn, oats and hay, and used the remaining pastures to raise their 110-head Holstein herd. Dennis flew a Piper Tri-Pacer airplane on Sundays over their 216 acres and the 240 acres they rent from other area farmers. Dennis’ obituary characterized him as a dairy and potato farmer as well as a substitute letter carrier for the Loretto Post Office.