Rita M. Mueller, 91, Leesburg, passed away July 19, 2012 at home. She was born November 8, 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA daughter of James Hockenberry & Eleanor Koffler Hockenberry. She was a retired telephone operator and a local resident since 2003 from Sharon, PA where she resided since 1963. She was of Catholic faith and enjoyed bowling, gardening, painting, sewing & knitting. She was an avid "Steelers" fan and member of Royal Generations club at Royal Highlands. Her husband Robert Mueller preceded her in death in 1999. Surviving are her children Jean (Robert) Fitzpatrick, Leesburg; Linda (William) Knoblespease, Hermitage, PA & Raymond Mueller, Richmond, VA; grandchildren Cindy Scott, Kim (Don) Payne & Matt Zager; & sibling James Hockenberry, Delta, OH & Jean Purney, Davis, IL.



The memorial service for Rita Mueller will be held in Hermitage, PA. Should friends desire, please consider a memorial contribution in her name to Cornerstone Hospice or St. Paul's Food Pantry at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Leesburg, FL. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Clermont, FL. Telephone 352-394-7121. Guest book at beckerfamilyfuneral.com.