RITA M. CONNELLY (nee Harrison), age 83, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2016. She was born in North Canton, Ohio to the late James and Lavina Harrison, one of ten children. Beloved wife of the late Ernie, loving mother of Pat Driver (Ken), Kathy Klamet (Jim), Doreen Schostek (Rick), Colleen Colleran (Tim) and Maureen Henderson (Bruce). Grandmother of John (Stephanie), Kathryn (Dave), Brian (Emily), Brad, Greg, Anne, Dan (Ashley), Ryan and Matt. Great-grandmother of Hayden, Haley, Allie and Mary. Long-time member of St. Patrick Parish West Park where she was involved in Drama Club, Altar & Rosary Society and the choir. Rita enjoyed working many years alongside Ernie at Kamm's Upholstery. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, April 23, at St. Patrick Church (West Park), 4427 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135 at 9:30 A.M. where friends may call from 9 A.M. until time of service. Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to The Autism Foundation of Tennessee, 6515 Holt Rd., Nashville, TN 37211 where her granddaughter, Anne, teaches.