Rita Bobarksy, 82, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 6th, peacefully, at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

Rita was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 22, 1937, a daughter of the late Margaret (Starkey) and James Blackwell.

Rita attended Mahanoy City High School.

She worked for many years at the former City Shirt in Mahanoy City

She is preceded in death by a brother James Blackwell.

She is survived by her longtime companion Michael Pleva, a Step Daughter Denise Kanigoski, Grandchildren Corey & Jordann Seasock. A Niece Jacqueline Blackwell McCracken and a great niece Rhyan McCracken.

Interment will be held at 10:30 am at Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, PA on Friday August 9th.